Beyang Shi

Hello there! I'm Beyang, and I'm deeply passionate about fostering the application of design thinking principles and methodologies in software development. With over a decade of experience in this field, I've dedicated myself to refining my expertise in assisting organizations in crafting robust processes that prioritize customers at the heart of product innovation. Additionally, I specialize in scaling design teams to effectively support and drive these innovative endeavors. If you're looking to bring human-centered design to the forefront of your software projects and grow your design capabilities, I'm here to guide you on this journey!

I care most about helping people find their edge, building confidence in their authentic approach to building technology, and learning different skills to grow their career or start-up. Often times it’s just a matter of finding the right resources or paths to new information that unlocks something new. Other times it’s a longer, investigative conversation that leads to a different perspective on an old, tired problem.

My mission revolves around evangelizing design thinking methods and helping more technologists expand their collaborative innovation skillset. I bring a systematic approach that assists teams in comprehending customer problems, aligning stakeholders and team members, defining user experience principles, and crafting solutions that leave a measurable impact.
Working closely with designers, product managers, and other team leaders, I leverage my expertise in workshop design and facilitation to serve as a catalyst for innovation.

My mentoring approach focuses on empowering designers to elevate their craft, emphasizing:
- Presentation and Storytelling: Enhancing the ability to communicate design concepts effectively.
- Workshop Facilitation and Design Skills: Mastering techniques for collaborative problem-solving.
- Leadership and Management Skills: Cultivating leadership qualities to guide design teams.
- Communication Skills: Strengthening the art of clear and persuasive communication.
- Conflict Resolution: Equipping teams to navigate challenges harmoniously.

For team leads, I provide valuable insights into:
- Talent Acquisition: Identifying and recruiting top-notch design talent.
- Design Market Insights: Understanding the ever-evolving landscape of design trends.
- Cost-effective Validation: Strategizing cost-efficient methods to validate product ideas.
- Usability Evaluation: Creating plans to assess the usability and user engagement of products and new feature concepts.

If you're looking to nurture design excellence, foster innovation, and optimize your design processes, I'm here to collaborate with you on your journey. Let's work together to take your design leadership and innovation initiatives to the next level!