I'm Jo Chou, based in Vancouver, exploring opportunities in the east and globally. I am curious & empathetic loving to explore unknown user-centered problems and whys. I enjoy crafting remarkable design experiences across front-end & mobile apps.

I have over 5 years of experience designing complex B2C and B2B SaaS solutions across both frontend and mobile platforms, I’ve had the opportunity to work on diverse products—from business account management systems and dashboards to onboarding flows, financial payment platforms, and customer experience for marketing buying and selling experiences. These projects have shaped me into a more thoughtful, strategic designer who can bridge user needs with business goals to drive growth.

My most recent work was with Canada Post, where I designed service features for the native mobile app, including the onboarding process for registration, social advertising, and analytics reporting. These efforts helped enhance social marketing needs and optimize customer engagement on registeration and click rates. Working in a fast-growing environment taught me how to collaborate efficiently with the team and balance business needs, design, and development processes.

I’m originally from Taiwan and now based on the West Coast in Vancouver, I’m a curious explorer of local experiences and a passionate foodie. Lately, I’ve been expanding my horizons to explore opportunities in the East and globally, with a focus on enhancing my UX skills through AI. I’m currently diving into AI-powered design to create more intuitive and efficient solutions—transforming manual, time-consuming processes into streamlined, personalized user journeys that tell meaningful stories.

I’m also applying these learnings to my freelance product design projects, where I aim to build impactful and user-centric experiences. On the side, I mentor friends and recent grads—offering resume guidance and UX career support—because I believe in sharing knowledge and lifting others up in their journey.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Interactive Arts & Technology (also known as UX design) from Simon Fraser University. I’m always curious about studying user behaviours and personalities—whether it’s MBTI, horoscopes, philosophy or astrology—understanding how people think, act, and why. I’m lucky that my interests align with my career, which is why I’m so dedicated to discovering pain points & delivering meaningful solutions.

I love exploring the world by traveling to different cities, discovering cultural differences that inspire my design thinking and help me adapt to diverse challenges. I’m an outdoor person who enjoys snowboarding, biking, and camping, and I’m also a movie lover who likes to unwind with good food. I guess that’s how I balance my work and life!

Why Choose Me?

Product Designer

Canada Post | 2023 - 2024
Apryse | 2022 - 2023
Pressreader | 2021 - 2022

Web Designer

Freelance | 2017 - now
5U Website | 2018 - 2021

UX/UI Designer

My GoodReal | 2019 - 2021
Vanitar | 2018 - 2020

Digital Designer

Freelance | 2017 - 2019

Curiosity

My curiosity drives me dive into how and why people interact with digital products. I’m passionate about analyzing user needs, solving problems, and creating visuals that guide users naturally.

Empathy

Empathy allows me to deeply understand users’ perspectives—their feelings, frustrations, and goals. This insight drives me to design solutions that make their experiences more enjoyable and fulfilling.

Creativity

My passion for brainstorming and drawing inspiration to create visually diverse and intuitive interfaces is what drives my journey as a designer. Crafting designs that motivate and engage people has become both my strength and my dedication to the field.

Photography

Travel helps me boost my energy and get inspired by diverse cultures and amazing views.

FAQs

What is UX Design to you?

UX means deeply empathizing with users to understand their real-life pain points and needs. It’s about solving problems by designing not just visually appealing interfaces but ensuring each interaction is seamless, intuitive, and purposeful. It’s focused on creating meaningful experiences that motivate user engagement. Equally important is aligning these designs with business objectives, so that the final product is both user-friendly and strategically effective in meeting the company’s goals.

To measure design success, I focus on gathering positive user feedback from usability tests, analyzing key metrics like user interaction, conversion rates, and task completion rates, and aligning the design with business goals such as boosting purchase rates or improving retention. By collaborating with the team and refining the design based on insights, I ensure the end product not only delivers an intuitive and seamless user experience but also contributes to achieving strategic business objectives.

I prioritize clear communication and collaboration with the development team early on. By involving developers during the design phase, I gather technical insights and constraints, ensuring the designs are feasible and align with implementation capabilities. I focus on iterative feedback, breaking down the project into smaller milestones, and conducting regular check-ins to address any potential issues. This helps in maintaining a smooth workflow, minimizing revisions, and delivering a product that meets both design expectations and technical requirements.

When facing a design challenge with a conflict or disagreement, I first focus on active listening to understand the other person’s perspective. I believe in addressing the issue with empathy and asking clarifying questions to pinpoint the core concern. Then, I present my rationale with data, user feedback, or research to support my design decisions. If the disagreement persists, I collaborate with the team to explore alternative solutions and run tests or gather user input to make an informed, objective decision that aligns with our project goals.

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