HTC, a global consumer electronics company based in Taipei, was a design-forward leader in the Android space during the early 2010s, shaping much of the platform’s early UX/UI. As the market evolved, HTC expanded into emerging technologies like virtual reality and wearables, focusing on creating cohesive, human-centered experiences that bridged hardware and software through new interaction models.
I worked across HTC’s VR and wearables portfolio during a time of rapid experimentation and platform exploration. The work demanded a strategic approach to UX, where I helped define early interaction patterns, align teams across disciplines, and bring clarity to entirely new product experiences.
Led UX across HTC’s wearable products, including smart bands and scales.
Collaborated on the VR team’s common control systems — focusing on hardware input and onboarding flows.
Partnered with engineering to ensure hardware/software compatibility across devices.
Worked closely with research to translate user pain points into design strategy.
Traveled to Taiwan to lead prototyping and design reviews with the hardware team.
Delivered end-to-end documentation and specs to support product launches.
Acted as the main UX point of contact across several wearable initiatives.
Designed for platforms with no existing UX standards or design patterns.
Balanced user needs with hardware limitations across multiple devices.
Collaborated across global teams spanning industrial design, UX, and engineering.
Adapted to a fast-paced hardware development cycle with limited iteration windows.
Created scalable interaction models across vastly different form factors (e.g., room-scale VR vs. wrist-worn devices).
Launched multiple wearable products with integrated UX and hardware design.
Helped define early UX patterns for smart bands and companion apps.
Contributed key design work to VR controller systems and onboarding flows.
Strengthened cross-functional collaboration between UX, ID, and engineering teams.
Built scalable frameworks that influenced future device generations.
