Hi, I'm Derek Chai,
Product designer based in Irvine, CA.
Hi, I'm Derek Chai,
Product designer based in Irvine, CA.
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With
5+
years of experience
designing
B2B healthcare
products,
I create
workflow-driven
experiences
that turn professionals’ specialized needs
into
accurate,
traceable,
and
efficient
solutions.
With
5+
years of experience
designing
B2B healthcare
products,
I create
workflow-driven
experiences
that turn professionals’ specialized needs
into
accurate,
traceable,
and
efficient
solutions.
H2
Derek_chai@outlook.com
Derek_chai@outlook.com
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Hi, I'm Derek Chai,
Product designer based in Irvine, CA.
B
With
5+
years of experience
designing
B2B healthcare
products,
I create
workflow-driven
experiences
that turn professionals’ specialized needs
into
accurate,
traceable,
and
efficient
solutions.
H2
Derek_chai@outlook.com
B
Work
Work
Work
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H2
Over the past 5+ years, I’ve led B2B and B2C projects across web, mobile, and cross-platform experiences. My scope goes beyond individual screens, driving everything from high-level roadmaps and design systems to pixel-perfect UI and quality assurance, all with a focus on making a meaningful difference for both users and business goals.
Over the past 5+ years, I’ve led B2B and B2C projects across web, mobile, and cross-platform experiences. My scope goes beyond individual screens, driving everything from high-level roadmaps and design systems to pixel-perfect UI and quality assurance, all with a focus on making a meaningful difference for both users and business goals.
Over the past 5+ years, I’ve led B2B and B2C projects across web, mobile, and cross-platform experiences. My scope goes beyond individual screens, driving everything from high-level roadmaps and design systems to pixel-perfect UI and quality assurance, all with a focus on making a meaningful difference for both users and business goals.
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This section is a showcase of projects where I collaborated with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life in both enterprise and startup environments, contributing 100% to design and visual execution.
This section is a showcase of projects where I collaborated with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life in both enterprise and startup environments, contributing 100% to design and visual execution.
This section is a showcase of projects where I collaborated with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life in both enterprise and startup environments, contributing 100% to design and visual execution.
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CP
B2B
Biological Science Department System
OVERVIEW
Biological Science Department System (BSD) is an internal system used to manage and track biological test requests for medical device sterilization validation in the lab.
TIMEFRAME
2025 · 6 months
B2B
Biological Science Department System
OVERVIEW
Biological Science Department System (BSD) is an internal system used to manage and track biological test requests for medical device sterilization validation in the lab.
TIMEFRAME
2025 · 6 months
B2B
Biological Science Department System
OVERVIEW
Biological Science Department System (BSD) is an internal system used to manage and track biological test requests for medical device sterilization validation in the lab.
TIMEFRAME
2025 · 6 months
B2C
GourmetCarte
OVERVIEW
One dish doesn’t fit all. Gourmet Carte finds the dishes only for you.
TIMEFRAME
2023 · 10 months
B2C
GourmetCarte
OVERVIEW
One dish doesn’t fit all. Gourmet Carte finds the dishes only for you.
TIMEFRAME
2023 · 10 months
B2C
GourmetCarte
OVERVIEW
One dish doesn’t fit all. Gourmet Carte finds the dishes only for you.
TIMEFRAME
2023 · 10 months
R&D
EcoRo
OVERVIEW
Energy-efficient electric vehicle interface for everyday saving.
TIMEFRAME
2022 · 5 months
R&D
EcoRo
OVERVIEW
Energy-efficient electric vehicle interface for everyday saving.
TIMEFRAME
2022 · 5 months
R&D
EcoRo
OVERVIEW
Energy-efficient electric vehicle interface for everyday saving.
TIMEFRAME
2022 · 5 months
B2B
Shop Order Log
OVERVIEW
Shop Order for medical devices: Streamlined paperless management of Archiving, Retrieval, and Reprint workflows.
TIMEFRAME
2025 · 3 months
B2B
Shop Order Log
OVERVIEW
Shop Order for medical devices: Streamlined paperless management of Archiving, Retrieval, and Reprint workflows.
TIMEFRAME
2025 · 3 months
B2B
Shop Order Log
OVERVIEW
Shop Order for medical devices: Streamlined paperless management of Archiving, Retrieval, and Reprint workflows.
TIMEFRAME
2025 · 3 months
B2B
Applied Design System
OVERVIEW
Standardizing, Upgrading, and Expanding Key Components for Future Projects
TIMEFRAME
2024 · Ongoing
B2B
Applied Design System
OVERVIEW
Standardizing, Upgrading, and Expanding Key Components for Future Projects
TIMEFRAME
2024 · Ongoing
B2B
Applied Design System
OVERVIEW
Standardizing, Upgrading, and Expanding Key Components for Future Projects
TIMEFRAME
2024 · Ongoing
Strategy
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Design is a team effort. I connect design to business strategy by facilitating collaborative and in-depth conversation with users (our customers) across departments, each with distinct workflows and business needs. Partnered with NET Core and SWAP teams, I work alongside FEs, BEs, QAs, and architects throughout the project lifecycle to ensure seamless execution and a user-centered experience.
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In this section, explore the design thinking work sessions I’ve led—from co-creation workshops to project roadmap and sprints—driving solutions to complex challenges and shaping product vision to align with the business goal.
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Strategy
H2
Design is a team effort. I connect design to business strategy by facilitating collaborative and in-depth conversation with users (our customers) across departments, each with distinct workflows and business needs. Partnered with NET Core and SWAP teams, I work alongside FEs, BEs, QAs, and architects throughout the project lifecycle to ensure seamless execution and a user-centered experience.
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In this section, explore the design thinking work sessions I’ve led—from co-creation workshops to project roadmap and sprints—driving solutions to complex challenges and shaping product vision to align with the business goal.
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Strategy
H2
Design is a team effort. I connect design to business strategy by facilitating collaborative and in-depth conversation with users (our customers) across departments, each with distinct workflows and business needs. Partnered with NET Core and SWAP teams, I work alongside FEs, BEs, QAs, and architects throughout the project lifecycle to ensure seamless execution and a user-centered experience.
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In this section, explore the design thinking work sessions I’ve led—from co-creation workshops to project roadmap and sprints—driving solutions to complex challenges and shaping product vision to align with the business goal.
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Functional Framework
Working with UXRs, BAs, and PMs, I map out high-level functional flows and associated data element. I bridge engineers with a clear foundation for building data schemas and the application framework.
Functional Framework
In the early stages, I define high-level user flows and map out each page with its functions, helping business analysts and engineers better understand the project scope and workload as they shape the timeline, data schemas, and app framework.
Functional Framework
Working with UXRs, BAs, and PMs, I map out high-level functional flows and associated data element. I bridge engineers with a clear foundation for building data schemas and the application framework.
Discover, Analyze, Act
A diagram for customer discovery. I diagnose challenges, uncover opportunities, and build on others' insights.
Discover, Analyze, Act
A diagram for customer discovery. I diagnose challenges, uncover opportunities, and build on others' insights.
Discover, Analyze, Act
A diagram for customer discovery. I diagnose challenges, uncover opportunities, and build on others' insights.
MVP, Iterate, Deliver
More than just pushing pixels—I contribute throughout the entire product lifecycle. From shaping the overall roadmap to prioritizing tasks at each stage, I keep teams aligned in fast-paced iterations.
MVP, Iterate, Deliver
More than just pushing pixels—I contribute throughout the entire product lifecycle. From shaping the overall roadmap to prioritizing tasks at each stage, I keep teams aligned in fast-paced iterations.
MVP, Iterate, Deliver
More than just pushing pixels—I contribute throughout the entire product lifecycle. From shaping the overall roadmap to prioritizing tasks at each stage, I keep teams aligned in fast-paced iterations.
Project Scope
In the early stages, I lead work sessions to define high-level information architecture to map out each page with key functions and help the team thoroughly understand the structure, business logic, and alignment of solutions and goals.
Project Scope
In the early stages, I define high-level user flows and map out each page with its functions, helping business analysts and engineers better understand the project scope and workload as they shape the timeline, data schemas, and app framework.
Project Scope
In the early stages, I lead work sessions to define high-level information architecture to map out each page with key functions and help the team thoroughly understand the structure, business logic, and alignment of solutions and goals.
Collaboration
H2
Efficient communication is the base to productive and fulfilling relationships, and I walk that talk.
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Here are examples of how I facilitate the project process, along with insights from team members I’ve closely collaborated with on my communication and collaboration style.
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Collaboration
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Efficient communication is the base to productive and fulfilling relationships, and I walk that talk.
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Here are examples of how I facilitate the project process, along with insights from team members I’ve closely collaborated with on my communication and collaboration style.
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Collaboration
H2
Efficient communication is the base to productive and fulfilling relationships, and I walk that talk.
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Here are examples of how I facilitate the project process, along with insights from team members I’ve closely collaborated with on my communication and collaboration style.
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UX Quality Assurance
Continuously raising the quality bar through user feedback, active participation in bug bash/defect review sessions, and providing redlines to uphold release quality with engineers.
UX Quality Assurance
Continuously raising the quality bar through user feedback, active participation in bug bash/defect review sessions, and providing redlines to uphold release quality with engineers.
UX Quality Assurance
Continuously raising the quality bar through user feedback, active participation in bug bash/defect review sessions, and providing redlines to uphold release quality with engineers.
Improving Processes and Fostering Collaboration
Continually finding ways to improve Discovery-Design-UX Review-UAT working model, and collaborating with quality analysts, engineers and PMs for better process standardizations and faster deliverables.
Improving Processes and Fostering Collaboration
Continually finding ways to improve Discovery-Design-UX Review-UAT working model, and collaborating with quality analysts, engineers and PMs for better process standardizations and faster deliverables.
Improving Processes and Fostering Collaboration
Continually finding ways to improve Discovery-Design-UX Review-UAT working model, and collaborating with quality analysts, engineers and PMs for better process standardizations and faster deliverables.
About Me
A lifelong learner, driven by curiosity and inspired by diverse perspectives, always humbled by the wisdom of many. With over four years of experience, I’ve worked across enterprise, R&D, startups, and consumer-facing digital and physical products, primarily within healthcare, commercial sectors, and urban design.
About Me
A lifelong learner, driven by curiosity and inspired by diverse perspectives, always humbled by the wisdom of many. With over four years of experience, I’ve worked across enterprise, R&D, startups, and consumer-facing digital and physical products, primarily within healthcare, commercial sectors, and urban design.