​In this talk, Yumei Feng will share her journey from working on structured, client-driven design projects in consulting to navigating the fast-paced, ambiguous world of AI startups.

​She will reflect on what changed, what stayed the same, and the key lessons I’ve learned about adapting, problem-solving, and designing in emerging technologies.

​​👤 About Yumei Feng

​Yumei Feng is a Senior Product Designer at Orby AI, where she helped build the company's agentic workflow platform from the ground up, designing human-in-the-loop experiences for enterprise automation. Previously she worked at Deloitte and interned at SoFi and DiDi Global. She holds a Bachelor's in Cognitive Science with a focus on Design and Interaction from UC San Diego and is passionate about making complex AI products clear, trustworthy, and engaging.

​Learn more about Yumei on Linkedin: /yumeifeng

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​Explore the full lineup of talks here: https://luma.com/protothon2026

​Keynotes include:
• Thinking like a Product Designer
• The Real ROI of AI: Solving for Yourself
• ⌘ + AI + Design: How to prompt like a designer
• Getting Your Ideas Heard
• Design with AI in Enterprise Healthcare
• AI-Driven UI Concept Design Workshop
• A Designer's Non Linear Path

​​Organized by DubsTech and Design Buddies

​​About DubsTech

​​DubsTech is the largest tech community at the University of Washington. We host workshops, hackathons, and talks on UX design, data science, and software engineering. ✨

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