Hi, I'm Yixuan. I'm a UX designer, a freelance family photographer and an Airbnb host.

I started my UX journey in college by enrolling in a UX bootcamp as I realized solving problems was so fascinating. During my 4+ years of professional experience, I have worked on UX projects big and small to create design solutions for the world's most successful companies.

I like to apply design thinking in everyday things. The most recent example was designing our Airbnb business in our new house. From doing research on the hosts nearby, pricing, types of audience we attract to selecting furniture, decors and appliances, we have successfully secured almost full bookings in the first two months and all 5-star reviews from the first three guests we've hosted!

During my free time, I'm also a freelance family photographer. To me, this job brings me endless happiness. I enjoy witnessing sweet family moments and feel honored to capture those moments for my clients. My most favorite part about this job is the first time clients receive their pictures and their precious reactions.

My husband and I are currently residing in the greater Washington D.C area for his military job. We enjoy living in the area, making meaningful connections, watching cherry blossoms 🌸 , and discovering new food spots. If you happen to live in the area wanting to connect, please hit me up for a coffee or a nice walk :)