How UX Powers Scientific Innovation
In 2024, a collaboration with Vanderburg University led to the design of an AI tool that predicts enzyme structures, bridging UX and scientific innovation. Science-tech products present unique challenges, and this project demonstrated how UX methodologies can be leveraged to solve complex problems in this space. The discussion will explore how design was adapted for scientific workflows, the unexpected hurdles encountered, and the role UX played in advancing computational chemistry—highlighting the impact of great UX on scientific breakthroughs.
Speaker
Han Xu
UX Manager, Neo Financial
Han Xu is a UX design leader with 8 years of experience making users, teams, and businesses more efficient. Currently leading a design team at Neo Financial redefining the future of Canadian banking. Before moving to Canada, Han worked at Brightcove in the U.S., designing B2B solutions for data visualization, monetization, and content management. He holds a Master’s in Landscape Architecture from Harvard (2016). Outside of work, Han enjoys reading, cooking, singing, song writing, and board games.