Wenqi Zhang

• Conducted Civic AI research on technology supporting voting access for incarcerated populations, investigating how complex legal and administrative requirements can be translated into accessible, human-centered digital systems.
• Developed structured eligibility and compliance logic, translating policy requirements into interpretable decision flows designed to support accuracy, transparency, and traceability.
• Examined accessibility and responsible AI challenges in high-stakes civic contexts, contributing research insights toward more understandable, auditable, and inclusive AI-assisted experiences.

• Conducted HCI research on human–AI interaction for an AI-powered interactive exhibition, investigating how conversational systems can elicit and translate users’ memories, emotions, and lived experiences into personalized generative outcomes.
• Designed and iteratively refined multi-turn conversational user flows, examining how open-ended prompting and progressive elicitation influence user engagement, input quality, and AI-generated outputs.
• Synthesized research findings into interaction design frameworks and actionable design recommendations, informing the development of the exhibition’s conversational experience and overall human–AI interaction strategy.

• Conducted HCI research at the intersection of immersive computing, embodied interaction, and generative AI, exploring interaction paradigms for intelligent virtual environments.
• Investigated AI-driven virtual agents and embodied experiences, examining how multimodal interaction can support more natural and engaging human–computer relationships.
• Reviewed emerging research in VR/AR, human motion generation, and embodied AI to identify design opportunities for interactive virtual experiences.

• Assisted marketing team with research, content development, and visual communication for projects, enhancing project delivery. • Conducted market and competitor research to identify trends, informing campaign planning decisions. • Collaborated with team members on digital content and presentation materials, contributing to cohesive team output in a technology environment.

Assisted in developing marketing materials for product launches, enhancing brand visibility.

Conducted market research to identify trends and consumer preferences, informing campaign strategies.

Supported social media management, creating content that increased audience engagement.

• Contributed to UI/UX design for digital products by creating interface layouts and visual design elements that enhanced user engagement. • Organized user flows and refined interface clarity, improving usability for end-users. • Collaborated with development team to effectively translate design concepts into seamless digital experiences.

Conducted user research to gather insights on user needs and preferences.

Assisted in creating wireframes and prototypes for various digital products.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine design concepts based on feedback.

• Conducted user research to inform design decisions for digital product experiences and UI/UX design. • Assisted in creating interface designs, user flows, and visual organization for digital products to enhance user experience. • Collaborated on product development by synthesizing research findings and design concepts into effective interface solutions.

Assisted in creating design concepts using Adobe Creative Suite tools.

Collaborated with team members to develop user interface prototypes.

Conducted research on design trends and competitor products for project insights.

• Assisted with visual and creative work for China Fashion Week events and presentations.
• Supported event preparation, visual materials, and on-site creative coordination.
• Collaborated with creative teams in a fast-paced fashion and design environment.