Frances Zhang
Product designer
Frances Zhang
Product designer
Healthcare
AI
Tech-Fluent
Edtech
Healthcare
AI
Tech-Fluent
Edtech
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Boston
Boston
Selected work
[2022 -2025]
Frances Zhang
Product designer
Frances Zhang
Product designer
I created AI-powered experiences that amplify human potential, not replace it.
I created AI-powered experiences that amplify human potential, not replace it.
Bridge-builder
Analytical Thinker
Execution Driver
What my colleagues say
Frances combines initiative and accountability in a way that elevates the team.
What I find especially valuable is that Frances brings her own independent thinking to the table while remaining highly collaborative. She’s always open to listening to others, willing to work closely with the team, and at the same time, she has the confidence and clarity to express her own ideas. This balance of open-mindedness and independent thought is truly rare and makes her stand out in group settings.
Adam Z.
Web Developer
Frances combines initiative and accountability in a way that elevates the team.
What I find especially valuable is that Frances brings her own independent thinking to the table while remaining highly collaborative. She’s always open to listening to others, willing to work closely with the team, and at the same time, she has the confidence and clarity to express her own ideas. This balance of open-mindedness and independent thought is truly rare and makes her stand out in group settings.
Adam Z.
Web Developer
Frances combines initiative and accountability in a way that elevates the team.
What I find especially valuable is that Frances brings her own independent thinking to the table while remaining highly collaborative. She’s always open to listening to others, willing to work closely with the team, and at the same time, she has the confidence and clarity to express her own ideas. This balance of open-mindedness and independent thought is truly rare and makes her stand out in group settings.
Adam Z.
Web Developer
Frances always brings a real enthusiasm to the team.
One of Xinyang’s most outstanding qualities is the genuine enthusiasm she brings to every project she takes part in. Whether we were building a website together or brainstorming design ideas, she was always fully engaged and completely committed, which inspired confidence and motivation in the entire team. Her passion is not just surface-level — it’s reflected in her consistent willingness to dive deep and push the project forward.
Adam V.
Product Researcher
Frances always brings a real enthusiasm to the team.
One of Xinyang’s most outstanding qualities is the genuine enthusiasm she brings to every project she takes part in. Whether we were building a website together or brainstorming design ideas, she was always fully engaged and completely committed, which inspired confidence and motivation in the entire team. Her passion is not just surface-level — it’s reflected in her consistent willingness to dive deep and push the project forward.
Adam V.
Product Researcher
Frances always brings a real enthusiasm to the team.
One of Xinyang’s most outstanding qualities is the genuine enthusiasm she brings to every project she takes part in. Whether we were building a website together or brainstorming design ideas, she was always fully engaged and completely committed, which inspired confidence and motivation in the entire team. Her passion is not just surface-level — it’s reflected in her consistent willingness to dive deep and push the project forward.
Adam V.
Product Researcher
Consistently delivers thoughtful, high-quality work with professionalism and initiative.
In every meeting and discussion, she contributes thoughtfully and consistently, and she always strives to deliver high-quality work in a timely manner. Whether she’s tackling a major project or handling smaller tasks, Xinyang approaches them with the same level of commitment, initiative, and professionalism.
Aanchal A.
Project Manager
Consistently delivers thoughtful, high-quality work with professionalism and initiative.
In every meeting and discussion, she contributes thoughtfully and consistently, and she always strives to deliver high-quality work in a timely manner. Whether she’s tackling a major project or handling smaller tasks, Xinyang approaches them with the same level of commitment, initiative, and professionalism.
Aanchal A.
Project Manager
Consistently delivers thoughtful, high-quality work with professionalism and initiative.
In every meeting and discussion, she contributes thoughtfully and consistently, and she always strives to deliver high-quality work in a timely manner. Whether she’s tackling a major project or handling smaller tasks, Xinyang approaches them with the same level of commitment, initiative, and professionalism.
Aanchal A.
Project Manager
Passionate, proactive, and innovative team member with strong impact.
I had the pleasure of working with Frances during her internship at Hence Tea, and she truly stood out as an exceptional team member. She consistently brought passion, innovation, and forward thinking to her work. Her proactive mindset and fresh ideas made a meaningful impact on our team. I’m confident that she has a great future ahead and will thrive in whatever path she chooses.
Jack J.
CEO of Hence Tea
Passionate, proactive, and innovative team member with strong impact.
I had the pleasure of working with Frances during her internship at Hence Tea, and she truly stood out as an exceptional team member. She consistently brought passion, innovation, and forward thinking to her work. Her proactive mindset and fresh ideas made a meaningful impact on our team. I’m confident that she has a great future ahead and will thrive in whatever path she chooses.
Jack J.
CEO of Hence Tea
Passionate, proactive, and innovative team member with strong impact.
I had the pleasure of working with Frances during her internship at Hence Tea, and she truly stood out as an exceptional team member. She consistently brought passion, innovation, and forward thinking to her work. Her proactive mindset and fresh ideas made a meaningful impact on our team. I’m confident that she has a great future ahead and will thrive in whatever path she chooses.
Jack J.
CEO of Hence Tea
I Am A
Execution Driver
I turn fuzzy ideas into clear next steps—and get them over the finish line. With a bias for action and a love of structure, I break down complex UX problems into real sprints, real momentum, and real results. Vision matters. So does getting it done.
Analytical Thinker
My friends laugh at how I can't help analyzing everything – I'm the one pausing mid-conversation to point out a coffee shop's confusing layout. My analytical mind automatically deconstructs problems into component parts, mapping cause-effect relationships others miss. When researching, I build evidence chains that reveal those "aha!" connections, like solving puzzles with pieces scattered across different user stories.
Bridge-builder
I genuinely enjoy being the person who helps different team members understand each other. I get a kick out of translating technical constraints into design opportunities, or helping stakeholders see the human story behind the user data. My friends tease me about how quickly I can shift from "designer speak" to "developer talk" in meetings. But honestly, seeing those moments when everyone finally gets on the same page makes all the effort worthwhile.
Execution Driver
I turn fuzzy ideas into clear next steps—and get them over the finish line. With a bias for action and a love of structure, I break down complex UX problems into real sprints, real momentum, and real results. Vision matters. So does getting it done.
Analytical Thinker
My friends laugh at how I can't help analyzing everything – I'm the one pausing mid-conversation to point out a coffee shop's confusing layout. My analytical mind automatically deconstructs problems into component parts, mapping cause-effect relationships others miss. When researching, I build evidence chains that reveal those "aha!" connections, like solving puzzles with pieces scattered across different user stories.
Bridge-builder
I genuinely enjoy being the person who helps different team members understand each other. I get a kick out of translating technical constraints into design opportunities, or helping stakeholders see the human story behind the user data. My friends tease me about how quickly I can shift from "designer speak" to "developer talk" in meetings. But honestly, seeing those moments when everyone finally gets on the same page makes all the effort worthwhile.
Execution Driver
I turn fuzzy ideas into clear next steps—and get them over the finish line. With a bias for action and a love of structure, I break down complex UX problems into real sprints, real momentum, and real results. Vision matters. So does getting it done.
Analytical Thinker
My friends laugh at how I can't help analyzing everything – I'm the one pausing mid-conversation to point out a coffee shop's confusing layout. My analytical mind automatically deconstructs problems into component parts, mapping cause-effect relationships others miss. When researching, I build evidence chains that reveal those "aha!" connections, like solving puzzles with pieces scattered across different user stories.
Bridge-builder
I genuinely enjoy being the person who helps different team members understand each other. I get a kick out of translating technical constraints into design opportunities, or helping stakeholders see the human story behind the user data. My friends tease me about how quickly I can shift from "designer speak" to "developer talk" in meetings. But honestly, seeing those moments when everyone finally gets on the same page makes all the effort worthwhile.
What set me apart
I'm a thinker who actually gets things done. While I love diving deep into design philosophy and user psychology, I'm equally passionate about creating practical solutions that ship on time. My notebooks are filled with big ideas AND detailed action plans—because I've learned that the magic happens when thoughtful strategy meets consistent execution.
What set me apart
I'm a thinker who actually gets things done. While I love diving deep into design philosophy and user psychology, I'm equally passionate about creating practical solutions that ship on time. My notebooks are filled with big ideas AND detailed action plans—because I've learned that the magic happens when thoughtful strategy meets consistent execution.
What set me apart
I'm a thinker who actually gets things done. While I love diving deep into design philosophy and user psychology, I'm equally passionate about creating practical solutions that ship on time. My notebooks are filled with big ideas AND detailed action plans—because I've learned that the magic happens when thoughtful strategy meets consistent execution.
Recent articels
I write about insights on AI, design, and the evolving human experience.
The Human Cost of AI Efficiency: Rethinking How We Grow in the Digital Age
As AI tools replace basic tasks, are we inadvertently sacrificing crucial developmental experiences?
Jan 23, 2025
The Human Cost of AI Efficiency: Rethinking How We Grow in the Digital Age
As AI tools replace basic tasks, are we inadvertently sacrificing crucial developmental experiences?
Jan 23, 2025
Balancing Progress with Purpose: The Human Element in AI Integration
In our race to adopt artificial intelligence, we must carefully consider what we gain—and what we risk losing.
Feb 13, 2025
Balancing Progress with Purpose: The Human Element in AI Integration
In our race to adopt artificial intelligence, we must carefully consider what we gain—and what we risk losing.
Feb 13, 2025
Beyond Badges: Rethinking Gamification for Real Learning
Why AI might be the key to more meaningful motivation in education.
May 5, 2024
Beyond Badges: Rethinking Gamification for Real Learning
Why AI might be the key to more meaningful motivation in education.
May 5, 2024
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The Human Cost of AI Efficiency: Rethinking How We Grow in the Digital Age
As AI tools replace basic tasks, are we inadvertently sacrificing crucial developmental experiences?
Jan 23, 2025
Balancing Progress with Purpose: The Human Element in AI Integration
In our race to adopt artificial intelligence, we must carefully consider what we gain—and what we risk losing.
Feb 13, 2025
Beyond Badges: Rethinking Gamification for Real Learning
Why AI might be the key to more meaningful motivation in education.
May 5, 2024
Is Figma all you need?
Choosing the right platform to showcase your work.
Feb 1, 2024
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