Jiaqi ZHANG

I am currently pursuing a doctoral degree and have a dual cultural background in China and Japan, which allows me to keenly identify user needs from a diverse perspective.

Specializing in user research and accessibility design, I excel at transforming user insights into practical and impactful solutions through prototyping and interaction design.

I have extensive experience in enhancing product usability and user satisfaction, and I am passionate about creating intuitive and engaging user experiences.

Moving forward, I aspire to continue integrating design and technology to build more inclusive and user-friendly experiences.

Published Papers

• Zhang Jiaqi: Innovation Research of Regional Cultural Industry Based on Internet IP, Southern Agricultural Machinery, Vol.49, No.20, p.143, 2018.DOI: Link
• Zhang Jiaqi: Design Research on Public Facilities in Schools for Special Children Based on Emotional Experience, Hefei University of Technology, 2019.DOI: Link
• Zhang Jiaqi, Yin Xiaochen: Research on Polygraph Results Based on Eye-Tracking Experiments, Art and Design (Theory), Vol.2, No.4, pp.87-88, 2019.DOI: Link
• Yin Xiaochen, Ding Xin, Chen Peilin, Zhang Jiaqi: Application of Simplified Design Concepts in Shared Bicycle Design, Design, Vol.32, No.23, pp.134-136, 2019.Link
• Liu, J., Wan, F., Zou, J., & Zhang, J. (2023). Exploring factors affecting people’s willingness to use a voice-based in-car assistant in electric cars: An empirical study. World Electric Vehicle Journal, 14(3), 73.DOI: Link
• Jiaqi Zhang, Keiko Kasamatsu, Takeo Ainoya: Proposal on the Application Design Method of Aging-Friendly Smart Home System Based on User Experience Under Health Needs.In: Proceedings of International Conference, 2024.DOI: Link
• Zou, J., Kamarudin, K. M., Liu, J., & Zhang, J. (2024). Towards Sustainable Mobility: Determinants of Intention to Purchase Used Electric Vehicles in China. Sustainability, 16(19), 8588.DOI: Link

Awards and Honors

• Nov. 2014: First Prize, 8th China National Digital Art Design Competition (Jiangxi)
• Dec. 2017: Third Prize, 4th Anhui Province Industrial Design Competition, China
• Jul. 2018: Third Prize, University Students Industrial Design Competition (Anhui), China
• 2016–2018: Awarded the Master’s Scholarship for three consecutive years at Hefei University of Technology, China.
• 2022–2024: Awarded the Doctoral Scholarship for three consecutive years at Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan.

My strength is quickly learning and adapting to new fields, especially under pressure. Last year, I joined a designer exchange program in Japan organized by the China Household Electrical Appliances Research Institute. Due to an oversight, the Chinese team lacked a professional interpreter, causing communication issues. As part of the Japanese side, I was unexpectedly asked to interpret, facing two major challenges: prolonged mental focus and unfamiliar technical terms. Initially struggling with terminology in architecture and industrial design, I adapted by engaging in discussions and learning key concepts in real-time. Within a day, I mastered essential terms and provided accurate translations without scripts. Over two days, I facilitated smooth communication, ensuring both teams shared insights. This experience strengthened my adaptability, broadened my professional perspective, and helped connect research institutions for future collaboration.