Yizhi Zhang

Zhang Yizhi​ is a distinguished design leader and Chief Design Officer with a top-ranked academic background from the LuXun Academy of Fine Arts. With extensive experience spanning technology, internet, and consumer brands, she specializes in integrating product innovation, hardware-software ecosystems, and commercial strategy to drive brand value and market competitiveness.

Her career covers industrial design, UX, smart hardware, AIoT, XR/VR, and digital innovation. She has led R&D and launch of over 1,200 products across consumer electronics, smart home, maternal-tech, and digital platforms. As an innovation leader, she focuses on forward-looking roadmaps (3–5 years), defining industry-leading products through user insight, technology trends, and strategic planning.

In AI, she pioneered enterprise-level AI design systems covering R&D, branding, and content production. Her XR spatial interaction frameworks have been widely adopted across the industry. Under her leadership, teams have won 50+ international awards​ including Red Dot, iF, IDEA, and Good Design Award, with 400+ patents​ granted.

Beyond industry, she has mentored 2,000+ designers​ and facilitated global academia-industry collaborations with leading design institutions in Europe, North America, and Asia. Recognized as a key driver of contemporary design innovation, she continues to bridge design, technology, and business for lasting impact.