Hi! I'm
Yishow Shen.
I bring system thinking & evidence-based decision
Previously @ RBC, Tripshepherd, curaJOY
Hi! I'm
Yishow Shen.
I bring system thinking & evidence-based decision
Previously @ RBC, Tripshepherd, curaJOY
Hi! I'm
Yishow Shen.
I bring system thinking & insight-driven design
Previously @ RBC, Tripshepherd, curaJOY
Hi! I'm
Yishow Shen.
I bring system thinking & evidence-based decision
Previously @ RBC, Tripshepherd, curaJOY
Selected Projects
2025
Designed registration flow for Canada's hackathon with 3500+ registered.
B2C
Product Design
Hackathon
2025
Designed registration flow for Canada's hackathon with 3500+ registered.
B2C
Product Design
Hackathon
2025
Designed registration flow for Canada's hackathon with 3500+ registered.
B2C
Product Design
Hackathon
2025
Designed registration flow for Canada's hackathon with 3500+ registered.
B2C
Product Design
Hackathon
My AI workflow
AI in process
Problems get framed in LLM before design tool opens. I use AI to critique the work, not just validate it.
AI as production tool
I built this portfolio in Framer with Claude + Gemini. The product is the source of truth.
AI as leverage
I built AI agent to automate my repetitive workflows (job hunting too).
How I turn chaos into clarity
I filter out the noise to focus on what matters, leveraging research and systems thinking to build better products.
UX/UI
Strategy
Research
Prototype
Systems
Info Arch
Interaction
AI-native
Accessibility
Visual
Design System
Handoff
UX/UI
Prototype
Interaction
Visual
Strategy
Systems
AI-native
Design System
Research
Info Arch
Accessibility
Handoff
My toolkit
Where I bring vibrancy to design
"OOOOoooOOOOooohh this is such a cool project!!"
Only project awarded high commendation for speculative design among 600 submissions at FigBuilds 2026.
Alex Fagundez, Manager of Figma for edu
"OOOOoooOOOOooohh this is such a cool project!!"
Only project awarded high commendation for speculative design among 600 submissions at FigBuilds 2026.
Alex Fagundez, Manager of Figma for edu
"Your observations provided valuable context for the user feedback, and were a key part of our presentation to the stakeholders."
Jennifer Haye, RBC Design Research Manager
"Your observations provided valuable context for the user feedback, and were a key part of our presentation to the stakeholders."
Jennifer Hayes, RBC Design Research Manager
"Your observations provided valuable context for the user feedback, and were a key part of our presentation to the stakeholders."
Jennifer Haye, RBC Design Research Manager
"Your observations provided valuable context for the user feedback, and were a key part of our presentation to the stakeholders."
Jennifer Haye, RBC Design Research Manager
"It's really amazing to see this unique approach, with a clear understanding of user behavior and what travelers actually want. Kudos to you for this work."
Ahti, Tripshepherd Senior Designer
"It's really amazing to see this unique approach, with a clear understanding of user behavior and what travelers actually want. Kudos to you for this work."
Ahtisham Niaz, Tripshepherd Senior Designer
"It's really amazing to see this unique approach, with a clear understanding of user behavior and what travelers actually want. Kudos to you for this work."
Ahti, Tripshepherd Senior Designer
"It's really amazing to see this unique approach, with a clear understanding of user behavior and what travelers actually want. Kudos to you for this work."
Ahti, Tripshepherd Senior Designer
"She was great to work with and always came prepared with ideas, iterations, and prototypes for our meetings. I especially appreciated her initiative to lead interviews with past hackers to test hypotheses and iterate based on their feedback."
Kelly Mark, UofTHacks 13 Design Lead
"She was great to work with and always came prepared with ideas, iterations, and prototypes for our meetings. I especially appreciated her initiative to lead interviews with past hackers to test hypotheses and iterate based on their feedback."
Kelly Mark, UofTHacks 13 Design Lead
"Your creativity, hard work, and positive energy made a real difference, and we'll miss you."
RBC Business Banking Designers
"Your creativity, hard work, and positive energy made a real difference, and we'll miss you."
RBC Business Banking Design Team
"Your creativity, hard work, and positive energy made a real difference, and we'll miss you."
RBC Business Banking Designers
"Your creativity, hard work, and positive energy made a real difference, and we'll miss you."
RBC Business Banking Designers
"She brought great value to my team with her ability to prioritize project requirements and deliver high-quality work on time. She was incredibly reliable and brought a collaborative energy that elevated the entire team. "
Jessica Peng, curaJOY Design Manager
"She brought great value to my team with her ability to prioritize project requirements and deliver high-quality work on time. She was incredibly reliable and brought a collaborative energy that elevated the entire team. "
Jessica Peng, curaJOY Design Manager
"Thank you for being flexible and professional through the leadership transitions. I know it wasn't the smoothest process, but you handled it well. I enjoyed working with you and appreciate the effort you brought to the role."
Brandon Mimms, Tripshepherd CMO
"Thank you for being flexible and professional through the leadership transitions. I know it wasn't the smoothest process, but you handled it well. I enjoyed working with you and appreciate the effort you brought to the role."
Brandon Mimms, Tripshepherd CMO
What I do outside of work
Spending time on what I think is meaningful out of office.
Community & Speaking
Building ideas
Learning
Volunteered at a Lovable event - contributing hands-on support and connecting with the community.
I actively engage with the design community through events, talks, and volunteering!
Community & Speaking
Building ideas
Learning
and turn concepts into tangible solutions within limited time.
I love to participate in hackathons to experiment with new ideas