Wildlife–Visitor Time Translator
Translating visitor time into wildlife time.
A research-led web and situated AR concept connecting visitor planning with seasonal and tidal wildlife context.
Independent project Web + situated AR
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Service & Experience Designer
Research across places, information and services
I study how people move through places, information and services. Trained in architecture and completing an MA in Design Informatics at the University of Edinburgh, I use research, service design and interaction design to make those experiences clearer.
Selected work
Magic Bubu
Making AI tarot intuitive without losing the ritual.
An AI tarot experience shaped by Eastern aesthetics, research and iterative design.
28-day MVP 50+ research users 3,000+ first-month users
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LOOK DOWN
Making the life beneath our feet perceptible.
An exhibited installation connecting soil ecology, magnetic motion and a digital interpretation interface.
Team project · InSpace exhibition · 2026
View project →Earlier explorations · 2023–2024
From space to interaction.
From VR and AI concepts to interactive installations, these projects explore cultural participation, personal growth and our relationship with the world around us.
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Vision of Heritage
A VR space for discovering and practising traditional Chinese crafts.
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Echo Mentor
AI conversations for teenagers navigating growing up. My role: user research and UI design.
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ReGrow
A speculative AR experience exploring childhood memories and emotional support.
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The Balance of Prejudice
An interactive installation exploring prejudice and empathy towards LGBTQ+ people.
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Sketches, watercolours, photography and architectural models.
Kind words
Through the eyes of friends
& collaborators.
Curiosity that goes a little deeper.
Xinran notices the details that others might walk past. She asks thoughtful questions, listens with care, and brings a fresh perspective to the way we understand people and places.
A friend’s perspective
Making complex ideas feel clear.
She brings patience and structure to an open-ended challenge. From research insights to visual stories, Xinran helps a team see the connections and find a thoughtful next step.
A collaborator’s perspective
A thoughtful presence in the team.
Working with Xinran feels open and collaborative. She makes room for different viewpoints, cares about the small details, and brings a steady energy from the first conversation to the final design.
A teammate’s perspective
Say hello
Want to chat about service design, UX or product challenges?
I’d love to hear what you’re exploring and share ideas along the way. From everyday experiences to the connections between people, places, and nature, there’s plenty we could learn from each other.
Working on something similar, curious about my projects, or just fancy a chat? Feel free to say hello.
xinran08282002@gmail.com