Yanling (Renni) Zeng

She/Her/Hers
MIIPS, 2026

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What unique skills or interests do you bring to the iii?

With a background in Cognitive Science and Computer Science, I bring a unique viewpoint in interpreting users' emotions and cognitions and forming users' behaviors ethically. I also have a huge interest in innovating ways human interacting with machines more intuitively with the help of advanced technology.

Why MIIPS?

I chose MIIPS because it is a highly interdisciplinary program. I look forward to meeting with different people and their diverse mindsets. I also hope to deepen my design knowledge in a more comprehensive product thinking perspective.

Education

B.S. in Cognitive Science, Minor in Computer Science at University of California, Davis

Experience

1.5 years of experience designing at agency, startups, and non-profit

What type of role are you looking to obtain after you graduate?

After graduation, I aim to work in a UX/Product Designer role in a customer-facing tech company. I'm hoping to lead users through complex workflows and achieve their end-goals or even redefine existing yet unnecessary tasks/workflows.