– I am Benjamin Tong
I’m a Product Designer located in San Francisco Bay Area specializing in web and mobile design. I love to tell stories, engage in communication with audiences and love working with others who are passionate about what they do.
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- Phone - 408.621.9050
- Email - kai1218@gmail.com
– Work Experience
Google Assistant Auto – Visual Designer 2020 August – Present
Collaborate with designer, researchers, content strategists, and engineers to solve complex challenges in the ever complex world of safety in automotive. Finding the right balance by using voices, haptic and informs to help driver keep their focus on the road. We launched Google Assistant Driving mode back in November of 2020 and working on improving the UX from feedbacks and extensive researches. Aside from working on Driving mode, I also work closely with the embedded team which helps GM, Fords and many others top automakers to study and incorporate google assistants into their infotainment systems.
Springboard – UI/UX Designer Mentor 2020 January – Present
My roles behave like a teacher, a coach, an adviser, a therapist and a counselor at the same time. I hope to inspire my mentees through my words and actions. Responsible to deliver my knowledge and advise to the mentees and give times to listen to their issues and resolve them in a professional but at the same time create a fun experience for the mentees.
Google Assistant Mobile – Visual Designer 2019 September – December
Part of the Android Mobile, Google Home, and Google Assistant team. My responsibility is to recreate a design system that can be shared across all platforms within Google products. At the same time continue testing all Google products and concepts making sure the UI elements are consistent throughout. Create a seamless User Experience when the user is switching from one Google device to another.
Facebook – Product Designer 2019 March – June
Part of the Ads Creation Interface and Guidance Platform Team. As a Product Designer, I’m involved in every aspect of the product development process, from brainstorming the next great product innovation to tweaking pixels right before launch. I utilize my full range of design skills Partner with PMs, engineers, researchers and content strategists to oversee the user experience of a product from conception until launch.
Ma Labs – UX/UI/Lead Designer 2009 – 2019
Responsible for wireframing and prototyping both web and mobile interfaces, product testing for the landing page and the main website, and working with customers (Samsung, Microsoft, Seagate and more) to design web banners, flyers, brochures, catalogs, signs, packaging, web ads and photographing new products. Collaborate with external team members and departments to execute designs.
Edmission – UX/UI Designer 2016 – 2018
Responsible for product and user research, sitemap creation, sketching, wireframing, prototyping, product testing and provided photography services. UI designer for the logo, web layout, and animations. (https://www.edmission.us)
DoubleWood – Graphic Artist/Photographer 2013- 2014
Created visual concepts of brand identity, from logo to web layout.Worked with clients to seek appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities, location, time of the day and helped prepare for photoshoots.
Marvell – UI Designer 2011- 2014
Design prototype for the wireless lighting programs and applications, also design and create the web layout and landing pages for newly release products.
– Skills
– Education
San Jose State University – Design Art Study 2000 – 2003
General Assembly – UX Design Immersive 2016
Y Combinator Start Up School – License 10738009 2017
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tel / 408.621.9050
email / kai1218@gmail.com
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