Hello! I’m Bernice.

I’m Bernice, a designer who sits on the intersection of computer science and art, discovering solutions and creating novel experiences to broaden human connections and inspire new ideas.

As a first gen Asian-American, I’ve always been curious about the impact of culture on people’s perspectives. This has led me to dive deep into learning about the impact of diversity in digital spaces, which drives my design approach. I seek to understand people and support their individual needs through my creations, forging connections across culture and social experiences.

When I’m not designing, you’ll find me learning a new dance in a studio, cooking something up in the kitchen, or sketching fashion designs from the haute couture runway.

My values.

Stay curious and open-minded.

Being curious drives innovation. By keeping an open mind to new perspectives and staying inquisitive, I can uncover better solutions that can serve people’s needs.

Never too old to learn.

Technology is constantly changing and advancing. There’s always space to grow and new knowledge to gain, allowing me to design for the present and the future.

Foster joy and dedication.

I truly love diving deep into problems and pushing out of the box to find solutions. With a dedicated and passionate mindset, I share my joy for purposeful design with my teammates and the people (+ world) I create for.

Education.

Wellesley College

Bachelor of Arts - summa cum laude

  • Media Arts & Sciences (Computer Science)

  • East Asian Languages & Culture (Chinese)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cross-registered Student

  • Comparative Media Studies Department

  • Media Lab - Media Arts & Sciences Department

National Taiwan University

Exchange Student Spring ‘23

  • Chinese Literature Department

Experience.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area

Freelance Animator and Video Editor

UberJets

Research Assistant

MIT Media Lab Tangible Media Group

Webmaster

Wellesley College Human Resources

Co-founder and Lead UX Designer

FabricAddicts

Undergraduate Researcher

National Taiwan University Professor Robin Bing-yu Chen Lab (Human-Computer Interaction)

Product Design Intern

Glow Design for Tonic

Marketing Designer

Annya LLC / Atel LLC

Design Intern

Hope Sews

Website Manager

W.Collective

Awards.

3rd place

Samsung x MIT Media Lab Project the Future of Wellbeing Hackathon

2022


Top 20 Finalist & Mentee

UNESCO & Women@Dior

Co-founder & Lead UX Designer of FabricAddicts Application

2023-24


Ted Wang Fellowship

Wellesley College Internship Abroad in Asia

2023


Freeman Asia Scholarship

Study Abroad at National Taiwan University

2023


Susan Todd Horton 1910 Internship Fund

Funded Product Design Internship at Glow Design for Tonic

2022