Chuchu Wei

My story (if you'd like to know)

There was a time when I felt lost searching for my passion. I explored from all angles: studied philosophy in undergrad, then international affairs with a focus on quantitative studies, and later co-founded Smart Closet, where I discovered my true calling—product design. While these paths seemed unrelated, looking back, I see how they connect. Philosophy honed my empathy and curiosity for human behavior, while data analytics sharpened my analytical skills, emphasizing the need for data-driven insights. Together, they laid the foundation for my work as a designer.

Seeing users love our products and witnessing the positive impact on their lives is what drives me in product design. I thrive in collaborating with teams to perfect each detail to deliver the right product. Over the past few years, I've designed impactful experiences across Silicon Valley startups, working on projects in areas including social media and mental health, and designing for technologies like AI, audio and video processing, AR etc. In my spare time, I also develop apps and founded NextApps to bring more ideas to life.

What I do in my spare time

developing apps, traveling, photographing, painting, LEGO, reading, Zelda

My experiences

2025 - Now

Design Lead at Inventive AI

2024 - Now

Founder at Next Apps

2024 - 2025

Design Advisor at InspectMind AI

2022 - 2024

Product Designer at Lotic.ai

2021 - 2022

Founding Product Designer at Youpi (Realm AI)

2018 - 2020

Co-founder at Smart Closet

2018 - 2021

Data Analyst & Royalty Specialist at HDMI Inc.

My education

2015 - 2017

M.A. in International Affairs at UC San Diego

2010 - 2014

B.A. in Philosophy at Fudan University

2012

Exchange Program at Seoul National University

Awards

#1 App in Shopping by App Store (Smart Closet)

#5 Product of the Day at Product Hunt (Griddr. App)

Chuchu Wei
Chuchu Wei
Chuchu Wei
Chuchu Wei