Julia Cheng

IBM · Enterprise Software

• Rebuilt an acquired security product’s interface in IBM’s Carbon Design System as sole designer, closing a critical security gap within a three-month timeline.
• Led design strategy and workshops to consolidate five security products into one platform, aligning the team on a shared architecture and phased roadmap.
• Modernized z/OS mainframe interfaces while mentoring a design intern and partnering with cross-functional teams across time zones.

Brandcave · Product Design Consultancy

• Designed end-to-end experiences for web and mobile applications across e‑commerce and B2B SaaS industries.
• Created intuitive, scalable UI/UX solutions that improved usability and brand coherence across product lines.
• Developed and maintained Figma-based design systems (Tailwind CSS, Ant Design System, Minimals.cc), improving developer handoff clarity.

Social Emotional Tech Lab · Research Lab

• Designed and launched a public-facing research website translating complex academic content into accessible interfaces.
• Conducted usability testing (time-on-task, error rates) to identify navigation pain points and improve engagement.
• Developed a brand kit, style guide, and logo using AI-assisted ideation to explore ideas, unifying project identity across web and media touchpoints.