kelly hu

is a full stack product designer creating digital experiences that simplify, uplift, and nurture human connection.

currently

designing @ Figma

driven by

empathetic storytelling, human connection, & tech for social good

MY WORK

kelly hu

is a full-stack product designer studying EECS @ UC Berkeley.

CURRENTLY

a product design intern @ Instagram DMs

DRIVEN BY

human-centered products, empathetic storytelling, & tech for social good

Shortcuts in DMs

May 2022 - Aug 2022
An end-to-end slash shortcuts experience enabling more organic usage of expressive features in IG's content-driven conversations.
mobile design // prototyping // internship

Learn and Earn

Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
Software built for the Sunday Friends nonprofit empowering low-income families in San Jose to achieve economic mobility.
ux design // cross-platform // non-profits

Please Don't Leave

Sep 2020 - Jan 2021
Understanding customer loyalty and why members frequently leave Netflix. How can we convince them to stay?
ux research // strategy // client work

Embrace All Play

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021
A gaming metaverse that enable the formation & autonomy of diverse gaming communities.
ux research // experience design // client work
~design with me~
<code with me>

Future of fan commerce capabilities in Spotify

Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
Capturing the long-term vision of purchasing to scale future e-commerce capabilities in Spotify across all monetization offerings
ux design // future vision // internship

Shortcuts in Instagram Messaging

May 2022 - Aug 2022
An end-to-end slash shortcuts experience enabling more organic usage of expressive features in IG's content-driven conversations.
mobile design // prototyping // internship

Helping low-income families create mobility from poverty

Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
Software built for the Sunday Friends nonprofit empowering low-income families in San Jose to achieve economic mobility.
ux design // cross-platform // non-profits

Strengthening member relationships

Sep 2020 - Jan 2021
Understanding customer loyalty and why members frequently leave Netflix. How can we convince them to stay?
ux research // strategy // client work

Putting recipe inspirations into action

DEC 2022 - Jan 2023
Reimagining the Shoppable Recipes feature in Instacart to help young adults put their recipe inspirations into action
Strategy // UX design // REDESIGN

Building inclusive gaming communities

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021
A gaming metaverse that enable the formation & autonomy of diverse gaming communities.
ux research // experience design // client work

Ripple Away

August 2021
A platform for avid explorers and shoppers to share their favourite small businesses with their direct connections, generating a ripple effect built upon trust and credibility.
rapid prototyping // experience design // design-a-thon

Merge CountFlicts

Hack the North 2020++ Finalist
react / javascript / postgreSQL / css

Codeworld

SheHacks V Wolfram Alpha Award
react / javascript / css

King Pin Donuts

Web Design Decal Midterm Project
html / css

College Advisor

April 2020 ~ January 2021 Internship
Webflow / Convertflow / html / css