About Me

Here is Zhijie Yi (易至捷).

I’m a second-year graduate student from Beijing Normal University. My research interests include creativity tools, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer-Supported cooperative work, Accessible design, Participatory design, Creative collaboration tools, and education. I am currently working as an intern at the Institute for AI Industry Research, Tsinghua University.

I have two years of industry experience and I possess skills in both design and programming, specializing in developing tools that enrich the creative process and foster public engagement in creative endeavors. My expertise extends to qualitative research methods, with a keen interest in exploring user experiences within human-machine collaborations. Driven by a passion for supporting underserved communities, I am dedicated to designing and developing tools tailored to address their unique challenges. My focus lies in seamlessly integrating design and programming knowledge to craft accessible and user-friendly tools. Currently, I am exploring the application and value of AI in this area.

If you are interested in any aspect of me, I would love to chat and collaborate, please email me at - yzj@mail.bnu.edu.cn

Academic Background

[Highlight] I am looking for PhD to start in 2025 Fall.

Sep 2022 - June 2025: Beijing Normal University (Master of design)
Sep 2015 - June 2019: Hengyang Normal University (Bachelor of arts)

Research Interests

Creativity support tools, Improve people’s creativity and productivity
Education, Equity, Welfare and Justice
The gap between human thinking and computer workflow in CSCW and HCI
User experience and accessibility
Participatory design, Human-Centered Design, Accessible design

My current research focuses on merging design and programming knowledge to create accessible, user-friendly tools that encourage people wider participate in design and creative endeavors.
I am interested in three overarching questions, which may evolve incrementally or in parallel:

How to develop better creativity support tools and improve creative efficiency?
How to enhance creativity education with creativity support tools?
How to lower the threshold of creativity to attract children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, and make creation more diverse?