About

About

Hi! I'm Yiwei, I wear many hats:
Designer, Traveller, Podcaster, Reader, Volunteer, and Tea Maker, but at heart, I am a Rock Climber.

Hi! I'm Yiwei, I wear many hats:
Designer, Traveller, Podcaster, Reader, Volunteer, and Tea Maker, but at heart, I am a Rock Climber.

Hi! I'm Yiwei, I wear many hats:
Designer, Traveller, Podcaster, Reader, Volunteer, and Tea Maker, but at heart, I am a Rock Climber.

Thinking Strategy
Thinking Strategy

Designing is like reading a rock wall before I move.

Designing is like reading a rock wall before I move.


In climbing and design, I don’t just jump in. I study the "geography" of the problem to find the smartest, most efficient path to the top. I use my brain to solve puzzles and plan my moves so I can achieve more while wasting less energy.

In climbing and design, I don’t just jump in. I study the "geography" of the problem to find the smartest, most efficient path to the top. I use my brain to solve puzzles and plan my moves so I can achieve more while wasting less energy.

Collaboration & community
Collaboration & community

A climbing partner helps you see the things you’ve missed.

A climbing partner helps you see the things you’ve missed.


When I’m on a bouldering wall, it’s easy to have blind spots. My friends are the ones who point out a tiny foothold I ignored, it's often the key to my breakthrough!
I bring this same spirit to Ladies that UX community. I believe that when we share our "Beta" (tips and tricks), learning and building together is much more meaningful and fun.

When I’m on a bouldering wall, it’s easy to have blind spots. My friends are the ones who point out a tiny foothold I ignored, it's often the key to my breakthrough!
I bring this same spirit to Ladies that UX community. I believe that when we share our "Beta" (tips and tricks), learning and building together is much more meaningful and fun.

Ownership & Impact
Ownership & Impact

Reaching the top is about owning every single step of the climb.

Reaching the top is about owning every single step of the climb.


When I commit to a goal, I see it through to the summit.
A few years ago, I turned a small study group into the BUDUSU Club podcast. I’ve led the project to discuss over 100 books, gaining 5K followers and 148K listens. Whether it’s growing a podcast or winning a Gold Design Award, I take full responsibility for the results and always aim for the finish line.

When I commit to a goal, I see it through to the summit.
A few years ago, I turned a small study group into the BUDUSU Club podcast. I’ve led the project to discuss over 100 books, gaining 5K followers and 148K listens. Whether it’s growing a podcast or winning a Gold Design Award, I take full responsibility for the results and always aim for the finish line.

recognitions
recognitions
awards

2022 'Project We Love' selected by Kickstarter
2020 'Project We Love' selected by Kickstarter
2019 'Project We Love' selected by Kickstarter
2017 Taipei New Horizon Festival, First Prize
2017 Gold Pin Design Award, Finalist
2016 Shopping Design Award BEST100
2016 Taipei Design Award, Gold Prize
2016 NTU Challenge, Finalist
2013 Creative Tainan, Finalist

awards

2022 'Project We Love' selected by Kickstarter
2020 'Project We Love' selected by Kickstarter
2019 'Project We Love' selected by Kickstarter
2017 Taipei New Horizon Festival, First Prize
2017 Gold Pin Design Award, Finalist
2016 Shopping Design Award BEST100
2016 Taipei Design Award, Gold Prize
2016 NTU Challenge, Finalist
2013 Creative Tainan, Finalist

Publications

2023 Featured in Design Beyond Food

Exhibitions

2023 Midwelling (Un)real estate center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
2022 Chambers+, Taipei, Taiwan
2019 Hualien International Stone Workshop, Taipei, Taiwan
2018 Taitung Design EXPO, Taitung, Taiwan
2017 Taipei New Horizon Festival, Taipei, Taiwan
2016 Taiwan Designers' Week, Taipei, Taiwan
2015 STARBUCKS Coffee Journey, Taipei, Taiwan
2014 Free Arts Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
2013 East Asia Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition, Kanazawa, Japan
2013 Young Designers' Exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan

Publications

2023 Featured in Design Beyond Food

Exhibitions

2023 Midwelling (Un)real estate center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
2022 Chambers+, Taipei, Taiwan
2019 Hualien International Stone Workshop, Taipei, Taiwan
2018 Taitung Design EXPO, Taitung, Taiwan
2017 Taipei New Horizon Festival, Taipei, Taiwan
2016 Taiwan Designers' Week, Taipei, Taiwan
2015 STARBUCKS Coffee Journey, Taipei, Taiwan
2014 Free Arts Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
2013 East Asia Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition, Kanazawa, Japan
2013 Young Designers' Exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan


Books that inspired me a lot
Books that inspired me a lot