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