New York, NY – In the ever-evolving world of design, where technology meets creativity, Yuxin “Sharon” Tao has emerged as a forward-thinking Product Designer. With a solid foundation across diverse industries – including Fintech, Edtech, Healthcare, and GenAI – Sharon has consistently demonstrated her exceptional ability to integrate user needs, business objectives, and technological realities into innovative design solutions. Her expertise is further highlighted by her recent contributions to the award-winning project, TangiBand, a gamified music education app that is transforming the way children learn music.
One of Sharon’s most distinguished accomplishments is her work on TangiBand, a groundbreaking music education app that leverages Augmented Reality (AR) and AIoT technology to provide children with an intuitive and engaging way to learn music. TangiBand is more than just an app; it is a revolutionary tool that allows children to explore music in a playful, accessible manner. Through TangiBand, children can use blocks to build different forms, assign sonic qualities, and compose music pieces without needing traditional musical instruments. This innovative approach ensures that music education is inclusive and enjoyable for all children, regardless of their access to conventional musical instruments.
Sharon’s role in the development of TangiBand was critical to its success. Her ability to blend creativity with technology while maintaining a strong focus on user experience helped the project earn prestigious accolades, including the 2023 MUSE Design Awards and the 2023 C2A Award (Creative Communication Award). The global recognition TangiBand has received on such a global stage underscores Sharon’s talent and her potential to continue making significant contributions to the design industry.
Sharon’s expertise in gamified educational design took root during her time at Parsnip.ai, and continued to flourish alongside her work on TangiBand. At Parsnip.ai, she led UX/UI iterations of a cooking learning app from its concept phase to launch, applying her gamification techniques to enhance user engagement. This approach led to a 60% increase in the sign-up rate and a 25% boost in conversion rates. Her work at Parsnip.ai was pivotal in exceeding key success metrics, such as achieving over 6,000 user activations within six months and garnering positive user feedback that contributed to the app’s growth to 14,000 monthly active users. The success Sharon achieved at Parsnip.ai set the stage for her work on TangiBand, where she further honed her skills in creating immersive, user-friendly learning experiences. Her ability to seamlessly apply gamification principles across different educational products underscores her versatility and deep understanding of user engagement.
Beyond her accomplishments in educational technology, Sharon Tao has demonstrated remarkable leadership and versatility across various industries. Currently, Sharon is a Product Designer at C4ADS, an organization dedicated to countering global illicit networks through data-centric analysis. Since joining C4ADS, she has continued to play a crucial role in overseeing the product design lifecycle. Her most significant contribution at C4ADS was the redesign of the Investigation experience. By redesigning user flows, repositioning the value proposition, and upgrading the UI, Sharon improved the user satisfaction score by 40%. Her design enhancements also led to fruitful collaborations with three external companies, further establishing her as a key player in the design community.
She also took on the role of Product Designer at Clearnomics, a data-driven platform designed to empower wealth advisors with market insights. Since joining the company in January 2024, she has led several end-to-end design projects for both B2C and B2B products, where her leadership has been instrumental in shaping product strategies and achieving significant business outcomes. Her role as the Head of Product at Clearnomics entails not only defining project specifications and setting goals but also collaborating closely with financial advisors, marketing teams, engineers, and researchers to drive product innovation.
One of her notable achievements at Clearnomics includes the redesign of the Partner content creation experience. By meticulously re-evaluating business rules and advocating for user needs, Sharon successfully revamped the Chart Exploration interface, which directly addressed product growth challenges. Her user-centric approach, coupled with her ability to conduct insightful user interviews, led to a 20% increase in advisor satisfaction scores. Furthermore, Sharon’s efforts significantly boosted the company’s bottom line, with the sales team reporting a 25% rise in deals. The impact of her work was further underscored when the conversion rate of enterprise clients soared by 200% within just a month of the new feature and design being rolled out.
Sharon’s design prowess extends beyond product design. During her time at the Rubin Museum of Art, she contributed as a UX/UI Designer; she played a significant role in enhancing the museum’s digital presence by tailoring the online visiting experience to meet business goals.Â
Her earlier experience as a UI Designer & Digital Media Producer at China Media Group (CMG) Healthcare Channel further solidified her credentials in the design field. At CMG, Sharon led the management of two independent media products, collaborating closely with content writers to establish brand identity and create digital content that attracted 1.5 million followers within a year, further solidifying her credentials in the design field. Her contributions were also recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Special Award and second place in the Excellent TV Program Selection for her work on “Journey of Faith.”
Sharon’s journey serves as an inspiration to those in the field. Her ability to seamlessly integrate technology with human-centered design principles has not only resulted in successful products but has also set new standards for what can be achieved in the world of digital design. With a portfolio that spans a diverse range of industries and a track record of delivering impactful solutions, Sharon is undoubtedly a designer to watch in the coming years.
Published by: Martin De Juan
