design with caredesign with intentiondesign with humanitydesign systematicallydesign to be questioneddesign as an experimentdesign without assumptiondesign to change what feels wrongdesign with yue.peng@uwaterloo.ca

My design philosophy lies in making complex systems feel understandable, trustworthy, and human. I believe in the power of small decisions – language, motion, depth – toshape the experience of a product.

My research focuses on bringing human values into the loop of HCI and decision-making. I explore how interfaces can surface values, support judgment, and balanceautomation with meaningful human oversight.

Design / Cresta ↗
Roleplay Simulator
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Roleplay Simulator

A Duolingo for contact centre agents. Interactive simulations that automates and gamifies agent training.

Live Assist
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Live Assist

Designing AI that supports human judgment under pressure, helping agents make confident decisions in real time.

Guided Cursor
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Guided Cursor

Smart search with a guided cursor that helps users jump, learn, or dive-deep into their queries.


Research / UWaterloo HCI Lab ↗
Human Values in the Loop
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Human Values in the Loop

Exploring how machine learning can elicit human values and incorporate them into algorithmic carpool matching.

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Other Selected Works
Transit Information Design
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Transit Information Design

AODA-compliant transit maps and signage. Improving accessibility for 2.97 million annual rides.

3D Indoor Mapping ↗
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3D Indoor Mapping ↗

Interactive 3D maps for malls, airports, offices. Improving indoor navigation, safety, and accessibility in complex spaces.

Educrate Platform Onboarding ↗
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Educrate Platform Onboarding ↗

Educational platform connecting educators and students with personalized learning resources.