Hi, I'm Isaiah
I’m currently a senior in the Bachelor of Design in Interaction Design program at the University of Washington, located in Seattle. I aspire to create innovative products, ideas, and experiences that redefine how we interact with the world.
Why choose me?
I invent beyond convention
I’m driven by the question, what doesn’t exist yet? Grounded in research, I explore unfamiliar ideas to uncover new possibilities.
“In my 30 years of working in the technology industry, I have never seen something like this...”
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Instructor Bill Flora
Former Design Director at Microsoft (20 years)
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Recognized for early creative talent
I’ve been recognized from a young age for creative intuition and design maturity beyond my years.
Professor Axel Roseler from the Master of Human-Computer Interaction and Design program showcased a prototype I made as a second-year undergraduate to his graduate-level class.
Achievements
Best Design
University of Washington WINFO's 14th Annual Hackathon · Jan 2026
1st Place
University of Washington Alpha Theta Delta x Design for America Hackathon · Feb 2024
Leo Lau
Design Manager @ Goodnotes
"Working with Isaiah was such a pleasure. He brings a ton of curiosity, thoughtful questions, and genuine passion for interaction design to everything he does. I was especially impressed by how naturally he ran usability tests, picking up on subtle participant cues and asking just the right follow-ups.
Over time, I saw him grow a lot, becoming more confident, organized, and intentional in how he communicates and collaborates with others. He’s open to feedback, eager to learn, and always looking to connect the dots between user needs and good design.
Isaiah’s enthusiasm and drive make him a real bright spot on any team. He’s got strong instincts, a great attitude, and is clearly on the path to becoming an excellent product designer. Keep going, Isaiah, add oil."
Adventurer
Leader
Photographer
Who am I?
I love the outdoors. You can usually find me snowboarding, cycling, hiking, or paddle boarding after hours. Staying active not only keeps me healthy but also gives me time to think and explore new places.
My second year of undergraduate I founded a organization Chinese Adoptee Circle at the University of Washington. Since then I have ran a leadership board of total 12 leaders to organize and host events and activities for 60 students who are adopted from China to provide a safe community on campus.
I was the only contracted student photographer hired for three years. In addition I won mulitple back to back state competiions placing 1st and second place.
Work
UW Housing and Food Services
Facilities UX Design Student Assistant / Nov 2025 → Present
UW Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering
Production Design Student Assistant / Nov 2025 → Present
Goodnotes
Product Design Intern / Jul 2025 → Sep 2025
UW Electrical and Computer Engineering
Graphic Design Assistant / Jul 2024 to Jul 2025
Design for America
User Experience Designer / Sep 2023 to Jun 2024
Experiences
Involvement
UW Chinese Adoptee Circle
Founder & Co-President / Mar 2024 → Present
UW School of Design
Design Research Assistant / Mar 2024 → June 2024
UW Chinese Student Association Lunar Gala 2025
Design Director / Nov 2023 → Feb 2024
Multiple-Time State Award-Winning Photographer and Journalist
Founder of a Club for Adopted Students With Over 50 Members
Coming to the University of Washington as a Chinese adoptee, I wanted to create a space where adopted students could feel seen and supported.
I founded the Adoptee Circle to help members connect and build meaningful relationships. The group has since grown to over forty members and three leads, hosting weekly events that foster understanding and belonging.
Leading this community has taught me the value of teamwork, empathy, and designing spaces where people feel truly understood.