Hey, I’m David. I’m a designer with 6+ years of experience across Product, Visual, and Design Systems.

I bring a strong visual foundation to digital products, making complex tools feel simple, polished, and scalable.

UI Design • Design Systems • Accessibility

Studio A3: Streamlining AR/VR Learning

Studio A3 transforms abstract concepts into tangible experiences. Students can explore complex biological layers, from muscular to skeletal systems, through interactive 3D dissection, deepening their understanding of structure and function without the mess.
The legacy builder (right) lacked linear progression, forcing users to manage complex 3D states vaguely. We transformed this into the Slide Builder (left) by adopting a familiar "deck" metaphor. The new visual timeline allows teachers to sequence scenes intuitively, just like presentation software they already use.
With the introduction of a more intuitive model gallery and enhanced search tools, teachers and students can now quickly find and access the models they need without hassle. While the option for fixed model placement remains, teachers and students now have the added freedom to drag and drop models anywhere within the scene, offering greater flexibility and control.
The original app relied exclusively on 6-degree-of-freedom stylus inputs for 3D manipulation. This restricted usage to specialized zSpace hardware, creating a barrier to entry for students without access to the physical devices.
By combining head-tracking with a 6-degrees-of-freedom stylus, zSpace turns passive viewing into active manipulation. Students don't just watch a lesson; they pick it up, rotate it, and inspect it, driving higher engagement and retention.

Context

zSpace builds AR/VR learning experiences for education. Their main lesson-creation app, Studio A3, was powerful but difficult for teachers to navigate. It needed to be easier to learn and simpler to use.

What I did

I led the end-to-end visual redesign and expanded accessibility by adding mouse and trackpad support. I also established a scalable Design System to keep the product and engineering teams aligned.

Outcomes

The app is now the most-used tool in the zSpace suite. The design system I built served as the foundation for 3 additional apps, establishing a consistent visual standard across the company.

UI Design • Automation • Enterprise UX

Device Hub: Automating Device Lifecycle

Replaced manual key entry with a background service that licenses dozens of apps simultaneously.
Instead of cryptic codes, the UI pinpoints specific network blockages (e.g., blocked ports) so IT can self-diagnose issues.

Context

Setting up hardware in school settings is notoriously difficult due to strict firewalls and manual licensing. Before this tool existed, IT admins had to manually type license keys and troubleshoot vague network errors blindly. The process was slow, error-prone, and caused a spike in support tickets.

What I did

I led the design of the zSpace Device Hub, a new utility built to streamline the "out-of-box" experience. I translated technical tasks, like network checks and bulk installation, into a clear, visual workflow. I focused on automating the process wherever possible while simplifying the necessary manual steps for 3rd-party licensing.

Outcomes

The tool transformed a chaotic setup process into a reliable, guided experience. It reduced device setup time by an estimated 90%, allowing schools to get their classrooms running immediately.