Jia Gu, design dude

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I'm a product designer and UX researcher specializing in civic service and human-centered design.

As an advocate for design with a purpose, I believe that design should never work in a vacuum — that research, user experience, and development should all be integral parts of the design process. I am always looking for new opportunities to create and collaborate on design solutions that support community-building.

I've been lucky enough to work with a diverse number of clients ranging from global corporations, such as Lego and State Street, to government entities, such as the National Science Foundation and Login.gov, to smaller organizations, such as Midwest Access Coalition and Social Good Guides. I am currently employed at Exygy, where I lead design on CiviForm, an open-source application that helps governments digitize their application forms.

In my off time, I enjoy riding my bike, reading tarot cards, and watching trash tv.

Want to learn more or collaborate with me? Email me or visit my Linkedin.