I am currently a Master student at Tsinghua University, majoring in Electronic Information. I hold a B.A. in Product Design from Beijing Forestry University, with a minor in Computer Art from the School of Information Science and Technology. With a background spanning both Electrical Engineering and Product Design, my previous research has focused on fabrication, tangible interfaces, and AI-assisted embodied systems.
I have research experience at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Computational Media and Arts (CMA), Future Laboratory, Tsinghua University , and the Southern University of Science and Technology, School of Design, along with work experience at BMW (China) Service Co., Ltd. These interdisciplinary experiences have strengthened my ability to integrate design thinking with technical research, enabling me to develop innovative, user-centered technological solutions.
đ Educations
- 2025.09 - Now,
M.S. in Electronic Information at Tsinghua University (GPA 4.0/4.0, Ranked 1/30). - 2021.09 - 2025.06,
B.A. in Product Design, Beijing Forestry University (GPA 3.88/4.0, Ranked 1/33). - 2021.09 - 2022.09, Minored in Computer Art at the School of Information Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University.
đ Scholarships
- 2024.09 Baosteel Outstanding Student Scholarship (awarded annually to ~500 top students across China).
- 2024.09 China National Scholarship (1%)
- 2023.09 China National Scholarship (1%)
- 2024, 2023, 2022 BJFU Outstanding Student First Class Scholarship (2%)
- 2024, 2023, 2022 BJFU Scholarship for Academic Excellence
đ Publications
Yixuan Li, Keyi Zeng, Jiaqi Zong, Yingying Zhang, Hongzhu Deng, Li Wang, Xin Tongâ
- Interative System
- AI Assisted Creative Tool
Yixuan Li, Jie Yu, Chenwan Zhong, Zhaowen Deng, Teng Han, Yi Cai, Xin Tongâ
- Tangible
- Soft Robotics
Rui Zhang, Yixuan Li, Yang Jiaoâ
- Haptic
- Vibration Feedback
Rui Zhangâ, Yixuan Liâ, Zihuang Wu, Yong Zhang, Jie Zhao, Yang Jiaoâ
- Haptic experience
- Vibration Design Toolkit
Yixuan Liâ, Zhaowen Dengâ, Yanying Zhu Video
- Emotional Companion
- AI Robot
- Tactile Comfort
đď¸ Open Source
Core member 2026
- Co-open sourced âeasy-vibeâ with Datawhale, Chinaâs largest AI open-source learning community: a hands-on tutorial on building AI-native applications for complete beginners.
- To help learners systematically master vibe coding, the tutorial is structured into three stages: practice, knowledge reinforcement, and capstone application, with each stage serving as a solid stepping stone to the next.
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đť Experience
âťď¸ Research
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2024.05,
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Computational Media and Arts (CMA), Research Associate, Guangzhou.- Led projects including HanoCH, GenRole, EmoPus, and SofiBuddy. Participate in the project EchoClass.
- Directed research on tangible interaction, digital fabrication, and AI-assisted accessibility design.
- Gained extensive experience with PLA/FDM 3D printing and diverse fabrication processes.
- Advisor: Prof. Xin Tong
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2023.05 - 2023.07,
Southern University of Science and Technology, School of Design, Visiting Student, Shenzhen. -
- Participated in a project on behavioral performance of environments under complex conditions, conducting literature reviews and developing Unity projects related to human peripheral vision.
- Advisor: Prof. Mirna ZORDAN
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2022.11 - 2024.05,
Future Laboratory, Tsinghua University , Haptic Vibration Feedback Design Group Internship, Beijing.- Led projects including SemanticTap, Haptic Metric.
- Conducted research on vibrotactile feedback evaluation and haptic perception. Designed and fabricated haptic actuators and wearable systems.
- Advisor: Prof. Yang Jiao.
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2024.01 - 2024.03,
North Carolina State University, Wilson College of Textiles, USA.- Responsible for project on Emolink: Textile Devices Based on SCR Signals. Applied the SMA based on SCR signal to origami structured textiles wearable device.
- Research poster presentation Awarded 2024 Winter GEARS Program-Certificate of Excellence.
- Advisor: Prof. Rong Yin.
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2024.01 - 2024.05,
University of Rochester, Department of Computer Science, Research Intern, USA.- Responsible for prject on A Visualization Study to Facilitate Social Connections in VR Asynchronous Games.
- Capturing users' behavioral, developing visual physiological data interfaces as socio-emotional cues in asynchronous VR game.
- Advisor: Prof. Yukang Yan.
âťď¸ Internships
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2023.12 - 2024.05,
BMW (China) Service Co., Ltd, Electric Vehicle Program & User Research Internship, Beijing.Conducted testing and market research on the BMW tram charging system as well as in-vehicle hardware and interfaces, and analyzed competitor vehicles such as NIO and XPeng for cross-testing comparisons.
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2022.10 - 2023.07, Guangzhou Yuanwukong Technology Co., UI Designer, Guangzhou.
Cooperate with developers to complete the tasks of interaction, design and user experience research of the project. Analyze business requirements and generate interface and physical product prototypes through user research.
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2022.06 - 2022.09, Shenzhen EDA Art Space, Curatorial Assistant, Shenzhen.
Responsible for planning and arranging the solo exhibition of Central Academy of Fine Arts artist Dazhi, dynamic poster production, push production, etc. Accumulated more than 10,000 radiant people.
đ¨ Design
Core member 2025
- Co-designed âSweekarâ, an AI pocket pet integrating AI, nurturing gameplay and multi-sensory hardware, covering interaction flows and product structure.
- Scheduled to launch on Kickstarter and exhibit at CES 2026. Previously showcased at major expos (CITE 2025, WTEAM AI Maker Festival, Shanghai New International Expo Centre) and featured by 21st Century Business Herald.
Core member 2025
- Built a pet-like embodied interaction system using servo-driven movements to increase companionship, fine-tuned ERNIE 4.5 Tiny to improve voice interaction quality. Used game-based mechanics to boost childrenâs motivation and learning persistence.
- Won Global 3rd Place in the Baidu ERNIE Open Source Innovation Competition (AI + Hardware track), and exhibited at the Baidu PaddlePaddle Xiamen Empowerment Center. Received the Best App Award in Tsinghua Universityâs âArtificial Intelligence and Innovative Designâ course and won the AI Playful Toys track.
Yixuan Li, Rui Zhang, Zihuang Wu, Yang Jiao 2023
- Collaborated with Xiaomi Corporation, using accelerometers and a Pico 5444D MSO oscilloscope to collect motion signals, combined with semi-structured interviews, applied KMO testing, multiple linear regression, and particle swarm optimization to analyze the data and generate novel waveforms.
- These optimized waveforms were applied to the vibration system design of the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro, Xiaomi's flagship smartphones. Since their release, the phones have collectively sold over 10,000,000+.
Yixuan Li, Hongni Ye, Yinghao Gao 2025
- Collaborated with the Guangzhou Disabled Personsâ Federation and 37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group Co., Ltd., inspired by childrenâs artwork from diverse backgrounds, this work explores how seemingly separate individuals are connected through hidden networksâlike a myceliumâexchanging energy and forming a living ecosystem.
- Through tactile installations, it invites audiences to rethink social boundaries, suggesting that societal âcirclesâ are not isolated but interconnected systems where each authentic individual plays a vital role.
Yixuan Li, Xiaoli Zhou, Peixuan Liu 2024
- In collaboration with IKEA and INGKA Group, we designed a space installation in Beijing's largest commercial space for parents and children.
- The work was introduced to Jesper Brodin, CEO of INGKA Group, and was supported by the leading groups in Sweden and China.
Yixuan Li, Peixuan Liu 2024
- In collaboration with the eco-friendly brand Plastic Answer, we designed an installation made from recycled plastic sheets, which was exhibited at the Infinity x City-Children's Art Festival held at the Shanzhongtian Art Center-Genkan.
đ Project
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2023.06 - 2025.06, Beijing Association of Higher Education Funding Program, AIGC-Assisted Design Teachingď˝Core member
Responsible for writing the research report of AIGC-assisted design and conducting the teaching experiment. Utilized Python to analyze the data and complete the paper writing, totaling more than 30,000 words. Supervisor: Xue Lei.
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2023.02 - 2025.06, Supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Research on the Innovation System of âGreen Community Service Designâ under the Concept of Ecological Civilization ď˝Core Member
Responsible for more than 50,000 words of writing, and 40+ case studies on sustainable communities. Supervisor: Xue Lei.
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2023.05 - 2024.09, National level Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for Undergraduates, Research on the renovation of child-friendly space in old communities based on community co-constructionď˝Leader
Responsible for paper writing and designing experiments, organizing co-construction activities in Beijing Petroleum Community, and implementing community renovation programs. At present, we already granted a notice of acceptance of appearance patent.
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2022.10 - 2023.07, Faculty Celebration Wall Visualization Design, Beijing Forestry University Academic Research Building
To meet the 10th anniversary of the School of Art and Design, we designed the exhibition wall on the 12th floor of the Research Building of Beijing Forestry University, responsible for the content layout and spatial dynamic line design.
đ Awards
âťď¸ Design Awards
- 2024 NCDA Future Designer Competition, Beijing 3rd Prize;
- 2023 The Ninth âCreativity - Made in Chinaâ Automobile Design Competition, National 2nd Prize (3%);
- 2023 The 7th Beijing Cultural Creativity Competition, Finalist Award;
- 2023 Beijing Industrial Design Competition for College Students, 2nd, 3rd Prize and Excellence Award;
- 2023 DiD Award Dongguan Cup International Industrial Design Competition, Excellence Award;
- 2023 The 11th International Art & Design Competition Mutual Arts Award, Excellence Award;
- 2023 Venice International Art and Design Award, Student Group Nomination Award;
- 2023 USDA Design Competition, Second Prize;
- 2023 G CROSS Design Competition, Silver Award;
- 2023 HK Contemporary Design Competition, Silver Prize;
- 2022 The 5th China University Student Research English Speech Contest, National Grand Prize (14th in China, the first student from BJFU to win this prize);
âťď¸ Entrepreneurship Awards
- 2024 The 1st Youth Green Science and Technology Innovation Competition, Bronze Prize of the National Competition;
- 2024 The First National Student Career Planning Competition, Second Prize of Beijing Region Employment Track;
- 2023 âYouth Creating Beijingâ âChallenge Cupâ Capital University Students Science and Technology Competition, Second Prize;
- 2022 The 8th China International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition for College Students, Provincial Excellence Award;
- 2022 Computer Application Competition of Five Provinces in North China, Second Prize ;
- 2022 China Hainan Free Trade Port High School Main Track, Excellence Award;