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critter safARi

2025 · Mobile App

I conceptualized an AR- and LLM agent-integrated zoo app that is scalable and viable.

This project began as a cross-functional team effort and evolved into a one-week, AI-assisted solo sprint — from research to concept.

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liVeR

2024 · VR & Desktop

Working with cross-functional stakeholders and clients, we tackled a long-standing challenge for liver surgery planning and education.

I led the end-to-end design process, enabling us to create a new and well-received product that is a one of the first of its kind.

Crafting Stories as a
Science-Rooted
Product Designer

I bring a strong foundation in scientific research, lead user research with clear intentions, and build cross-disciplinary alignment through thoughtful communication — designing solutions that balance goals and integrate multimedia like 3D.

Let's connect at remi.ly.gao@gmail.com!

critter safARi

2025 · Mobile App

I conceptualized an AR- and LLM agent-integrated zoo app that is scalable and viable.

This project began as a cross-functional team effort and evolved into a one-week, AI-assisted solo sprint — from research to concept.

liVeR

2024 | VR & Desktop

Working with cross-functional stakeholders and clients, we tackled an long-standing challenge for liver surgery planning and education.

I led the end-to-end design process, enabling us to create a new and well-received product that is a one of the first of its kind.

About Me

My multidisciplinary journey makes me particularly thoughtful about research, strategy, metrics, and collaboration.

My multidisciplinary journey makes me particularly thoughtful about research, strategy, and collaboration.

I've designed in highly-technical, collaborative environments and my master's was in the visual storytelling of complex biomedical topics.

I was formally trained during my M.Sc. and have applied my skills in the following technical areas:

UX/UI (research, interaction & visual design)
Code (C#, JS/HTML/CSS basics)
3D (Blender, C4D, ZBrush)
Multimedia (Unity, Illustrator, PS, Pr, and Ae)

This journey and amazing mentors along the way make me the determined, detail-oriented, and business-minded designer I am today.

Playground

Always exploring!

Outside of work, I like to collect various sorts of visual design inspirations (graphic design, architecture, and UX/UI). I also like to experiment with 3D design, traditional sketching, GenAI, and photography.