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 tangible interfaces, digital fabrication, and haptic feedback.
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.
📖 Educations
- 2025.09 - Now,
M.S. in Electronic Information at Tsinghua University. - 2021.09 - 2025.06,
B.A. in Product Design, Beijing Forestry University. - 2021.09 - 2022.09, Minored in Computer Art at the School of Information Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University.
📝 Publications
Rui Zhang∗, Yixuan Li∗, Zihuang Wu, Yong Zhang, Jie Zhao, Yang Jiao†
- Haptic experience
- Vibration Design Toolkit
Yixuan Li∗, Zhaowen Deng∗, Yanying Zhu Video
- Emotional Companion
- AI Robot
- Tactile Comfort
💻 Experience
◻️ Research
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2024.05,
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Computational Media and Arts (CMA), Research Associate, Guangzhou.Join in HKUST(GZ) as a Research Assistant in Human-Computer Interaction, child-oriented tangible interfaces/devices. Supervisor: Xin Tong.
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2023.05 - 2023.07,
Southern University of Science and Technology, School of Design, Visiting Student, Shenzhen. -
As a visiting student of Prof. Mirna ZORDAN, assisted in research on behavioral performance of environments under complex conditions, and conducted literature reviews and Unity productions related to human peripheral vision, Hong Kong's high-density cities, and so on.
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2022.11 - 2024.05,
Future Laboratory, Tsinghua University , Haptic Vibration Feedback Design Group Internship, Beijing.Responsible for analyzing the evaluation dimensions of smartphone vibration feedback, user experiments and comparative cross-testing research of multiple terminals.Supervisor: Prof. Yang Jiao.
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2024.01 - 2024.03,
North Carolina State University, Wilson College of Textiles, USA.Cooperate with Applied the deformation effect of memory alloy based on SCR signal to origami structured textiles, researched and designed a wearable device, and created a poster for presentation. Supervisor: Prof. Rong Yin.
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2024.01 - 2024.05,
University of Rochester, Department of Computer Science, Research Intern, USA.Capturing users' behavioral, developing visual physiological data interfaces as socio-emotional cues in asynchronous games, and exploring emotional communication features in VR. Supervisor: Prof. Yukang Yan.
◻️ 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.
🎨 Design
Yixuan Li, Rui Zhang, Zihuang Wu, Yang Jiao 2022.09 - 2023.03,
Using accelerometers, Pico5444DMSO oscilloscopes, semi-structured interviews with users, UEQ, using multiple linear regression, KMO, particle swarm optimization algorithms to analyze the data and generate new 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 7 million units.
Yixuan Li, Hongni Ye, Yinghao Gao 2025.4
Inspired by children's artwork from diverse backgrounds and the morphology of mushrooms, this work explores how seemingly separate individuals are linked through hidden networks—like a mycelium—exchanging energy and forming a living ecosystem. Through tactile installations, it invites audiences to rethink social boundaries, suggesting that societal “circles” are not isolated but interconnected systems where each authentic individual plays a vital role.
Yixuan Li, Xiaoli Zhou, Peixuan Liu
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 2023.12 - 2024.02
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.
Core Member 2023.09 - 2023.11
Jointly with BMW AI training platform, the output of design combining generative large model with in-vehicle multimodal recognition, personalized HMI and emotional interaction in car experience for users, exhibited at the Tongji University, won the second prize.
📖 Project
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2023.06 - Present, Beijing Association of Higher Education Funding Program, AIGC-Assisted Design Teaching｜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 - Present, Supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Research on the Innovation System of “Green Community Service Design” under the Concept of Ecological Civilization ｜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-construction｜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.
🎖 Honors and Awards
◻️ 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
◻️ Design Awards
- 2024 NCDA Future Designer Competition, Beijing 3rd Prize;
- 2023 The Ninth “Creativity - Made in China” 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);
◻️ 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 “Youth Creating Beijing” “Challenge Cup” 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;