hUAHUA TIAN
UX/UI Designer · Complex Systems & Industrial Platforms
I design for complexity: the kind that lives in automotive HMI systems, enterprise sustainability platforms, and industrial data dashboards. My work is grounded in user research and driven by the belief that even the most data-heavy interface should feel approachable.
Over 5 years, I've worked across automotive, industrial, and sustainability domains at Zeekr Technology Europe, Stena Recycling, Northvolt, Volvo CE, ABB, and UNDP. I hold a double MSc in Human-Computer Interaction and Design from KTH and Aalto University, graduated with honours.
Outside of work, I chase hackathons, explore Gothenburg's UX community, and occasionally turn staircases into art. 🎨
🏆Awards
Interaction Awards Finalists 2023
UX Design Awards Nominees 2023
The Staircase Art Contest for 2022 Winner 2022
Aalto Dean’s Incentive Scholarship 2022
H@ck your COVID Hackathon Winner 2021
Solve the SDGs Hackathon Overall Winner 2021
Microsoft Imagine Cup World Top 12 Winner 2021
DigiEduHack World Top 12 Winner 2020
Experience
Mar 2023 - May 2023
UNDP
Communications & Graphic Design Intern
My responsiblity is to support the implementation of the CADRI Communications & Marketing Strategy with a special focus on the development, design, and layout of CADRI communications and knowledge products.
Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Northvolt
UX Intern
Introduced Mixpanel data tracking to Northcloud, establishing a quantitative foundation for ongoing design decisions. Redesigned the onboarding UX and overview page of the internal battery NC Management Hub, reducing the learning curve for new users.
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
Volvo Construction Equipment
Master Thesis Student
Designed a data-driven dashboard visualizing wheel loader operator behavior — one version for internal decision-making, one for operator training. Applied the DDCD framework and Digital Twin concept. Thesis graded Very Good (B); 75%+ of expert evaluators gave positive feedback.
May 2023 - Oct 2024
Zeekr Technology EU
UX designer
Led EU market localization design for 3 EV models (Zeekr 001, X, and CX1E) across 15+ functional areas including HUD, DIM, and CSD. Created 3 design guidelines — Driver Distraction, Notification, and Text Overflow — adopted org-wide by internal teams and external suppliers. Benchmarked 7+ competitor EVs across China and Sweden. Coordinated UI adaptation across 7 European languages. Filed 2 patents.
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
ABB
UI/UX Design Trainee
Developed reusable components for ABB's cross-platform design system in Figma. Created isometric illustrations and pictograms for ABB NG servo drive features, following ABB Common UX guidelines.
Jan 2026 – Present
Stena Recycling
UX designer (Arbetspraktik)
Designing for the circular economy. Supporting the Sustainability Insights Dashboard — a B2B platform helping enterprise clients navigate CSRD compliance reporting. Independently conducted 60-min depth interviews with manufacturing and municipal clients; identified data traceability as the #1 user priority. Delivered tablet & mobile responsive UI for the Learning Hub.
Education
Aug 2021 - Nov 2022
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Master of Science - MS , Human-Computer Interaction and Design
Multimodal Interaction and Interfaces - DT2140
Physical Interaction Design and Realization - DH2400
Human-Computer Interaction, Research Seminars - DH2632
Research Methodology and Scientific Writing - II2202
ICT Innovation Study Project - ME2096
Aug 2021 - Nov 2022
Aalto University
Master of Science - MS , Human-Computer Interaction and Design
User-Centered Methods for Product and Service Design - Full marks
Data-Driven Concept Design - Full marks
Explorative Information Visualization - Full marks
Information Visualization - Full marks
Product Development Project - Full marks
Seminar: UX management and professionals
Human-Computer Interaction
Emergent User interfaces
User Interface Construction
Collaborative Evaluation of Interactive Systems
Aug 2021 - Nov 2022
EIT Digital
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Minor Degree
Introduction to Digital Business and Venturing
Digital Business Management
Global Business in the Digital Age
Entrepreneurship Essentials
Startup Experience
Sep 2015 - July 2019
Beijing Language and Culture Universit
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Digital Media Technology
Human-Computer Interaction, Web development, Database,
Digital Signal Process, Computer Networks, Multimedia Deisgn
Others
UC San Diego
Coursera Certificate, Interaction Design Specialization
University of Minnesota
Coursera Certificate, User Interface Design Specialization
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