This is「Yi Meng」
A product designer dedicated to integrating emerging technologies with human-centered approaches to create interactive experiences.
Master @ CMU HCII-METALS 25', Bachelor @ RISD GD 23'
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Yi as Approachability, Simplicity, and Logic
I want my work to feel transparent and approachable — design as a translation that makes complexity simple, logical, and human.
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Yi as Multiplicity, Curiosity, and Passion
I believe design never has just one answer. I am also an educator, an explorer — each role reminds me that design can be both this and that.
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Yi as Memory, Love, and Reflection
My inspiration often comes from experience. For me, design is not invention out of nothing, but a translation of past feelings and images into new expressions.
“Yi” is more than just a name.
Yi as undefinable, unlimited, and...
Yimeng Yao
2025
Made with Love