Kevin

Gao

I design clear product experiences for fuzzy, frustrating moments, with AI as my co-pilot.

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About me

Mindset & methods

What I do

I design end-to-end product experiences. From early research and concept exploration to polished, production-ready interfaces. I care most about the moments where users hesitate, get confused, or give up.

Background

Based in Cali with 5+ years of product design experience. I've worked across consumer-facing products spanning streaming, fintech, e-commerce, and mobility, designing for mobile, web and living room screens.

My Approach

I match my research approach to the problem. Not every project needs the same playbook. I focus on keeping design decisions traceable: every screen should connect back to a real user need, not just look good in a portfolio.

Works

Explored & designed

Concept projects exploring real user problems across streaming, mobility, fintech, and learning.

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Process

How things
get built

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I start with the problem, not the screen. The research method depends on the project. Evidence first, assumptions later.

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Insights become interfaces. I work with PMs to align on priorities so every design decision ties back to a real product goal.

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Test, learn, refine. When something changes between versions, I can explain exactly why and what got better.

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I partner with PMs and engineers through implementation. Clear specs, organized handoff, and staying involved until it ships right.

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I guide projects from concept to launch, helping teams build scalable systems & maintain consistent brand experiences.

Core Skills

What I bring

Product Design
End-to-end interface design for mobile, web, and TV. From wireframes to pixel-perfect, production-ready screens.
User Research
Interviews, usability testing, journey mapping, card sorting. I pick the method that fits the problem.
Team Collaboration
I work closely with PMs, engineers, and stakeholders to keep design aligned with product goals and technical constraints.
AI-Powered Design
I use AI tools to accelerate research synthesis, explore design variations faster, and prototype content-driven experiences.

Core Skills

What I bring

Product Design
End-to-end interface design for mobile, web, and TV. From wireframes to pixel-perfect, production-ready screens.
User Research
Interviews, usability testing, journey mapping, card sorting. I pick the method that fits the problem.
Team Collaboration
I work closely with PMs, engineers, and stakeholders to keep design aligned with product goals and technical constraints.
AI-Powered Design
I use AI tools to accelerate research synthesis, explore design variations faster, and prototype content-driven experiences.

Core Skills

What I bring

Product Design
End-to-end interface design for mobile, web, and TV. From wireframes to pixel-perfect, production-ready screens.
User Research
Interviews, usability testing, journey mapping, card sorting. I pick the method that fits the problem.
Team Collaboration
I work closely with PMs, engineers, and stakeholders to keep design aligned with product goals and technical constraints.
AI-Powered Design
I use AI tools to accelerate research synthesis, explore design variations faster, and prototype content-driven experiences.