This free event is presented by IxDA Seattle (http://ixdaseattle.org).
Design is not just about usability, it’s also about psychological support and human well-being. Many designers know this, but achieving these goals can be surprisingly difficult. When the focus is often on optimizing efficiency, how can designers change their approach to be more supportive of modern user needs?
In this talk, Xiangqi Liu will discuss designing digital experiences that support users during moments of stress, anxiety, or cognitive overload. This presentation will include practical frameworks and techniques for designing for users in emotional and cognitive distress.
Join us to see a fresh perspective on the future of UX, where we consider not only what users can do, but how users feel while doing it.
THE SPEAKER
Xiangqi Liu – Product Designer at Microsoft (https://www.linkedin.com/in/xiangqiliu/)
Xiangqi Liu is a UX leader with experience at global tech companies including Google, Cash App, and Microsoft, where she has worked on designing large-scale user experiences for millions of users.
She is the creator of Lumos, an award-winning project centered on micro-interventions for mental well-being, which has received recognition from International Design Awards (IDA), French Design Awards, and Indigo Design Awards.
Xiangqi holds academic training from Georgia Tech and Carnegie Mellon, and brings a research-driven approach to UX, integrating AI-driven cognitive systems and emotionally aware design principles.
Her current mission is to push UX beyond efficiency toward supportive, human-centered experiences that prioritize mental and emotional well-being.
Moderated by Augustina Liu – Senior Product Designer at Toast