Hao Wang
Senior Product Designer · Ex-SOM · WeWork · UVA M.Arch
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What’s New
What’s New
Currently leading UX/UI strategy, information architecture, and enterprise site migrations, spearheading a multi-phase 200+ page platform overhaul that doubled web traffic to 18K visits while enforcing WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA accessibility standards. Also operate Howiework, an independent studio focused on lean, high-impact MVP development.
Updated Sept. 2026
2023 - Present
University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center (UVACCC)
Led end-to-end UX/UI strategy and IA for an enterprise migration *Contentstack.
2022 - 2023
Sunwater Institute, Rawle Murdy Associates Inc (BGRM), 3Advance
Built React/Next.js applications for clients including AARP and Boaturu.
2020 - Present
Howiework.com
Run a digital practice delivering UX/UI strategy, design systems, and MVPs for startups and small businesses.
2018 - 2020
WeWork, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)
Applied spatial systems thinking and parametric modeling to optimize space, workflows in architectural projects.
Key Impact & Credentials
Key Impact & Credentials
100%
Web Traffic Growth & Engagement
Doubled UVACCC platform engagement in 1 year (9.6K ➔ 18K visits; 6.9K new users) by engineering structured information architecture and user testing protocols.
200+
Enterprise-level Pages Migrated
Directing multi-phase site architecture overhauls and WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA accessibility remediation across core institutional platforms.
86K+
Developer Audience Scaled
Spearheaded UX layout and monthly content strategy for Codingheroes.io, maintaining an industry-leading 40% open rate.
12
Verified Professional Credentials
Including Google UX Design (2026), Google AI (2026), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and advanced frontend engineering certifications. View Full List.
Services & Resources
Services & Resources
Howiework Services
Howiework Services
Howiework delivers lean, full-lifecycle digital products for startups, research teams, and creative pros—guided by a "Less is More" architectural approach.
Resources by Hao
Resources by Hao
Curated frameworks, design system guides, and actionable insights on UX Architecture, AI-native workflows, and spatial design thinking.
What services does Howiework provide? (Tap to view)
What services does Howiework provide? (Tap to view)
UI/UX Product Strategy & IA: Transforming complex organizational data and user workflows into intuitive, scalable digital experiences.
Enterprise Design Systems: Building cohesive component libraries, design tokens, and UI guidelines for seamless cross-platform scaling.
Lean MVP Development (React/Next.js): Bridging design with production-ready front-end code to accelerate product launch and market validation.
Web Accessibility Audits (WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA): Ensuring digital platforms meet strict institutional accessibility standards and inclusive UX practices.
What resources does Hao share? (Tap to view)
What resources does Hao share? (Tap to view)
The "Less is More" Design System: A structural guide on bridging physical architectural principles (UVA/SOM) with modern digital UI components.
AI-Native Design Ops & Agentic Workflows: Practical frameworks for leveraging LLMs and AI systems to streamline research and accelerate MVP launches.
Technical Learning Index & Verified Certificates: A transparent record of technical mastery, including Google UX, Google AI, AWS Cloud Practitioner, and advanced engineering coursework.
Call to Action
Call to Action
Let’s design something clear, scalable, and built to last. ✨
Currently open to select studio engagements, design system consults,
and strategic product advisory through Howiework.
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