University of California,Berkeley | United States
Zhitao Yu is an award-winning Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) designer and user experience researcher specializing in multimodal interactive systems that integrate artificial intelligence, design, and human cognition to create more intuitive and emotionally intelligent digital experiences. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from the China Academy of Art (2021–2025) and is pursuing a Master of Design at the University of California, Berkeley (2025–2026). Zhitao’s research and design work focuses on bridging human-centered methods with data-driven innovation, exploring topics such as emotional cognition in augmented reality, AI interfaces for healthcare, and multimodal sentiment analysis. His publications in CSCW, UBICOMP, and SCI journals highlight his expertise in applying mixed-method approaches—combining IMI, UTAUT, eye-tracking, and usability testing—to evaluate and refine interaction systems. Professionally, he has led user research at Zhejiang University X Lab, Yanming Technology, and Vimix AI, where his work enhanced digital tools for education, healthcare, and multimedia creation. His AI-assisted medical registration system for older adults improved task efficiency by 40.5% and reduced workload by 59%, while his multimodal video editing framework accelerated editing by 60% and informed a published SCI study. Zhitao also redesigned the Anymile drone control dashboard, integrating 12+ real-time data layers and achieving an 80% pilot adoption rate. Recognized with the National First Prize in the Xiaomi Design Award, the DIA Excellence Award, America IDA Silver Award, C IDEA New Star Award, and G Cross Global Silver Award, his work has been showcased internationally at the Moscow Golden Bee Biennale, Milan Design Week, and Dutch Design Week. Through his interdisciplinary research and global recognition, Zhitao Yu continues to push the boundaries of user experience design, reimagining how humans interact with intelligent systems across physical and digital spaces.
Featured Publications
Yu, Z. (2025). AIGC system for art education. Proceedings of the ACM on Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW).
Yu, Z. (2025). Emotional cognition AR system. Proceedings of the ACM on Ubiquitous Computing (UBICOMP).
Yu, Z. (2024). Yolo-V8 pet fish care AR system. Proceedings of the ACM on Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW).
Yu, Z. (2024). AI interface for elderly healthcare. Proceedings of the ACM on Ubiquitous Computing (UBICOMP).
Yu, Z. (2025). Multimodal sentiment analysis. Scientific Citation Index (SCI) Journal of Intelligent Interaction Studies, 12(3), 145–162.