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My name is Winston, and I’m a Global Business & Digital Arts student at the University of Waterloo. As a product designer, I craft software and digital experiences that solve problems and delight users. I also enjoy cycling, manga, and photography!

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YRConnect

A mobile app concept that simplifies how York Region residents interact with their community. It provides a central platform to book facilities, participate in polls, stay informed about services like trash pickup, and more. Designed for accessibility and ease of use, YRConnect fosters community engagement and access to vital information. This was a YR Hacks project.

Hopper Hangout

Simplifying group hangout planning for teens. This playful app uses preferences to suggest hangouts accessible to everyone, making get-togethers stress-free and fun. Its unique "Floating Action Bar" and whimsical design add to an enjoyable user experience. This was an Alicehacks project.

Elapse for VRC

A feature rich app paired with a sleek design is what will make the Elapse app a must have at Vex Robotics Competitions. The app is designed to provide the most important information to competitors at a glance while keeping a simple and delightful user experience.

More Projects

Product Design Intern @ Full Sprint Studio
UI/UX design club at Unionville High School
Branding and media for the UHS Robotics Team
Participated in FLL and VRC over five years
A fun podcast about experiences in competitive robotics
Landing page website made for Team 25K
Video highlighting the fun backyard scrimmage at Silver Owl Robotics
Cinematic video showcasing Silver Owl Robotics' 2022 robot
A website design for Unionville High School’s digital newspaper
The first version and design of my website
Caution Tape Robotics Team 839's website
Logo design and 3D art for a fun design collective
Deskmat design based on Stadia Controller, previous group buy

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Hi there! My name is Winston Zhao. I’m a Global Business & Digital Arts student at the University of Waterloo. As a product designer, I craft software and digital experiences that solve problems and delight users. I'm also passionate about front-end development. In my free time I enjoy exploring the city on my bike, reading a good manga, and taking photos!


Over the past few years, I’ve developed a particular interest in user interface and user experience design. I believe that the visual aesthetics and human interactions of a product’s design greatly affects the resulting quality and experience. While working on projects for clients, school clubs, and extracurricular activities, I got the chance to develop my skills and learn new things, while meeting new people in the process. Thanks for taking the time to come to my website. Feel free to look around and check out my portfolio!

What I Use

Figma
UI/UX Design
Illustrator
Graphic Design
Photoshop, Lightroom
Photography
HTML5, CSS3, JS
Web Development
ReactJS
Web Development
Flutter
App Development
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Playground

While projects are cool and all, a lot of the time I find myself working on one off, almost experimental pieces. These range from drawings to photographs, and a lot of other things in between! Many of these pieces were created on the fly, while some were inspired by other creators. Inspiration is what matters here.


Many playground pieces help me brainstorm and find my next best idea. It’s an important part of the design process, and often shows my “style” of design. Check out my playground and I hope you enjoy what you see!

EXPLORE

This website is a space where I share my work, experiments, and my journey in digital design. If you haven’t yet, go check out the projects that I worked on and read about each of them in my portfolio. My portfolio features a variety of projects that I have worked on over the years, including graphic design, illustration, and web design. Each project has its own unique story and challenges that I faced along the way.


If you’re interested in learning more about my work or would like to collaborate on a project together, feel free to reach out to me through the contact section. I’m always happy to talk and meet new people!

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I’m always open to new opportunities and collaborations. If you have a project that you think I can help with, feel free to contact me. You can email or message me on my socials and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Let’s work together and create something amazing!