

by UX Talks @ Protothon 2026 by DubsTech and Design Buddies
In this talk, Yumei Feng will share her journey from working on structured, client-driven design projects in consulting to navigating the fast-paced, ambiguous world of AI startups.
She will reflect on what changed, what stayed the same, and the key lessons I’ve learned about adapting, problem-solving, and designing in emerging technologies.
👤 About Yumei Feng
Yumei Feng is a Senior Product Designer at Orby AI, where she helped build the company's agentic workflow platform from the ground up, designing human-in-the-loop experiences for enterprise automation. Previously she worked at Deloitte and interned at SoFi and DiDi Global. She holds a Bachelor's in Cognitive Science with a focus on Design and Interaction from UC San Diego and is passionate about making complex AI products clear, trustworthy, and engaging.
Learn more about Yumei on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yumeifeng/
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Keynotes include:• Thinking like a Product Designer• The Real ROI of AI: Solving for Yourself• ⌘ + AI + Design: How to prompt like a designer• Getting Your Ideas Heard• Design with AI in Enterprise Healthcare• AI-Driven UI Concept Design Workshop• A Designer's Non Linear Path
Organized by DubsTech and Design Buddies
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A Designer's Nonlinear Path - Yumei Feng, Orby AI is a free independent taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at a venue to be announced. This independent is organised by UX Talks @ Protothon 2026 by DubsTech and Design Buddies. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. The event runs for approximately 1 hour.
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