About
How I work
I am Alvin Zhou, a product and interaction designer focused on building intuitive and scalable digital experiences. My work blends design, technology, and storytelling, ranging from UX systems and brand identities to interactive installations and real time visual environments.
I am especially interested in how complex systems can be translated into simple and engaging interfaces. Whether designing for physical spaces or digital platforms, I aim to create work that feels both functional and emotionally resonant.
What I'm looking for
I'm looking for teams that care deeply about outcomes and craft, where I can take ownership of meaningful parts of a product or brand, learn from experienced designers, and ship work that holds up in both critique and production.
Experience
Roles & impact
A quick look at my roles, with each one highlighting scope, impact, and focus.
Product Design Intern — Data Science Alliance (DSA)
Current · San Diego, CA
Product UI and program communications—templates and layouts that scale across partners and events.
UX Design & Logos Intern — Rill Insights
Aug 2025 – Apr 2026 · San Diego, CA
Studio work: interface iteration, brand exploration, and deliverables tied to client timelines.
Brand & Graphics Designer — Design Forward Alliance (SDDW 2025)
Apr 2025 – Sep 2025 · San Diego, CA
Campaign system for San Diego Design Week: identity rules, poster and mock sets, motion pieces, and social kit.
Instructional Assistant — Design 100, UC San Diego
Mar 2025 – Jun 2025 · La Jolla, CA
Critique and coaching for 80+ students—research, UI execution, and usability testing.
Graphic Design Intern — Superhuman Bikes
Aug 2024 – Dec 2024 · La Jolla, CA
Marketing and product-adjacent assets in Illustrator/Photoshop; exposure to physical product graphics.
Social Media Director — Other People Magazine (UCSD)
Jan 2023 – Sep 2024 · La Jolla, CA
Editorial promotion: content systems, cross-org collabs, and community growth for a student publication.
Graphic Design Intern — LA Metro (TCAP)
Jun 2020 – Aug 2020 · Los Angeles, CA
Team-based campaign graphics; coordination, deadlines, and stakeholder presentation in a public-sector context.