About ((+.+)) Casey Hou, Product Designer

Hi, I'm Casey Hou (Ho, like Santa)

With a background in graphic design and an HCI master’s from UC Berkeley, I blend visual storytelling with user-centered problem-solving to craft seamless digital experiences.

I have 4+ years of experience working with large organizations (Ria Money Transfer), startups (PressLogic, FindLife), and digital design agencies (Goons Design), delivering 0-to-1 projects across digital wallet, asset management, e-payment, media, restaurant management, and travel industries.

Currently, as a grant fellow at UC Berkeley's Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC), I'm researching Agentic AI, exploring how emerging technologies redefine user interactions.

Graduating May 2025!

What I bring to
the table

End-to-end experience

In the agency, I've led 8+ projects from concept to final hand-off.

B2B, B2C, Web, and App

I've designed a B2C mutual fund investment platform, a B2B internal tool, media websites, and a travel planner app.

User research

I've conducted user interviews and usability tests to validate design decisions and ensure my designs address user pain points.

Visual & motion design

With my background in graphic and motion design, I create engaging visual experiences.

Design system

I've developed and managed design systems for efficient cross-functional collaboration.

Coding

My Python, HTML/CSS/JavaScript skills ensure seamless developer collaboration.

My design journey

2015 - 2019

Biology & graphic design background

My college life—lab research by day, logo and banner design by night (and weekends).

I loved the logic of science and the emotional resonance of design, but I craved a space where both could collide.

Then I discovered UX design—a field where logic and creativity coexist and flourish!

2019 - 2023

1 yr in-house + 3 yrs agency experience

Starting as a self-taught designer, I landed my first internship at FindLife, designing a B2B restaurant management platform to streamline vendor experiences. After that, I worked at PressLogic, designing media websites and internal tools.

My growth accelerated during three enriching years at Goons Design, a fast-paced agency. I designed for various platforms and industries, refining my UX/UI skills and adding motion design and illustration to my toolkit.

2023 - Present

Mastering UX at UC Berkeley

To push my skills further, I packed my life into two suitcases and flew from Taiwan to California.

Now, I'm diving deep into Agentic AI, exploring how humans and agents communicate—and how design can make that interaction feel more trustworthy and human-centered.

2024 - Present

Designing fintech solutions at Ria Money Transfer

Last summer, I jumped into the world of fintech with Ria Money Transfer. From conducting in-depth user research to collaborating closely with PMs and cross-functional teams, I worked to reshape their design system.

Currently, I'm working part-time on the digital wallet team while studying at Berkeley. It's an exciting challenge, shaping the experience for an early-stage product that's set to impact over 30.5 million users!

Future

Hope our paths cross soon (ㄏ￣▽￣)ㄏㄟ(￣▽￣ㄟ)

My work ( ᐛ )

Mutual fund investment platform

FinTech, Web, UI/UX, Client Work

Annual car voting site

Media, Web, UI/UX, Client Work

AI agents HCI research

Agentic AI, Research, UI/UX, HCI