Hi there, I'm Joy Shen.

Enabler / Owner / Multi-Faceted Thinker

Hi there, I'm Joy Shen.

Enabler / Owner /

AI
Cross-Platform
AR/VR
B2B
EdTech
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AI
Cross-Platform
AR/VR
B2B
EdTech
web3

Multi-Faceted Thinker

I create innovative and empowering experiences that foster ownership and bring joy.

AI
Cross-Platform
AR/VR
B2B
EdTech
web3
AI
Cross-Platform
AR/VR
B2B
EdTech
web3
What Others Said About Me

“Joy tackled an especially challenging project—one unlike anything our team had done before—with confidence and adaptability.

She clearly
communicated her needs, responded well to feedback, and navigated changes in direction with ease.

No matter the challenge, she
pushed through and consistently delivered beyond expectations.

Adelle Knight
Head of STIC xLab, Directly Managed Joy

“I really enjoyed working with Joy on the AR robot trip visualization project.

In an innovative project with many uncertainties, she excelled at balancing the push for cutting-edge technology with a strong grounding in real-world user needs and constraints, demonstrating both creative and logical thinking.

Her approach to designing in uncharted territory showcased her critical thinking and unique perspectives on design. ”


Xiaowen Yuan
XR Developer Intern at SLB STIC, Summer 2024

“As an engineer working directly on the AR aspects of the project, I deeply appreciated her clear and empathetic communication style, as well as her adaptability to changes.

She was always open to feedback from engineers and actively fostered mutual understanding, ensuring seamless cross-functional collaboration.”

Xiaowen Yuan
XR Developer Intern at SLB STIC, Summer 2024

“Throughout our collaboration, Joy was always the one bringing in creative ideas and sparking group discussions with her strong critical thinking.

When challenges came up, Joy would actively seek help, step up to take responsibility, and stay resilient in finding a way forward.“


Yishu Ji
PhD at Georgia Tech, Exchange student at Cornell

When Designing, I am..

The Enabler

I see untapped potential where others might only see limitations.

My greatest joy comes from empowering people—creating environments where teammates discover their own solutions and users gain confidence through thoughtfully designed experiences.

+ The Multi-faceted Thinker

When facing complex challenges, I don't settle for surface-level solutions. Instead, I create a mental three-dimensional model.

My system thinking maps the entire ecosystem, tracing how each element influences the whole; My critical lens questions assumptions, cutting through noise to reveal core truths; My strategic vision identifies key leverage points that transform possibilities into action plans.

+ The Resilient Owner

When I commit to something, I own it completely—from concept to execution. My ownership pairs naturally with resilience, creating a dependability that teammates can count on.

For me, true ownership isn't just about taking charge when things are easy—it's about maintaining commitments and standards even when challenges test your resolve.

= Joy Shen

My blend of three complementary strengths that allow me to see beyond, think across, and deliver through: my ability to empower others, think multidimensionally, and own outcomes creates a distinctive value that spans the entire project lifecycle.

AI & Innovation

Generative AI
Graphic Design
Prompt Engineering
Publication
Zine 01 - The Poetics of Tree Barks
A speculative art zine co-created with AI that explores tree bark aesthetics as a means to examine the philosophical boundaries between human and machine perception, interpretation, and creative expression.
Generative AI
Graphic Design
Prompt Engineering
Publication
Zine 02 - Wind(ow)
Another art zine zine co-created with generative AI that transforms everyday windows into portals of poetic imagination, exploring the liminal spaces between inside and outside, reality and dreams, and beyond.
UX Design
JavaScript (API)
Prompt Engineering
A-Muse-I
An instructional art muse that inspires and empowers K12 students to co-create distinctive DIY art projects with AI, fostering art appreciation and unlocking creativity.
Javascript (API)
Experience Design
Machine Learning
Prompt Engineering
YouScents
A machine learning installation that uses computer vision to identify colors and translates them into unique, AI-generated perfume formulations, creating a multisensory bridge between visual and olfactory experiences.