Who I am.

I'm Sam (Shenghao Mei), a product designer pursuing my Master's at the University of Michigan in Information Science, specializing in UX Research and Design. Before this, I earned my BFA in Industrial Design at Purdue.My strength is UI and visual design.

I've spent 2 years at FLUX Inc. building design systems, redesigning software for 40,000+ users, and shipping product features that reduced support tickets by 45%.

I care about making digital products that feel effortless to use.

Why hire me.

I ship work that drives results. At FLUX, I redesigned core workflows that cut task completion time by 20%. I built a component library used across 6 firmware interfaces. I designed a landing page that contributed to 12% revenue growth.

I bridge research and craft. I conduct usability tests, synthesize insights, and translate them into polished UI. I don't just make things look good. I make sure they work.

I adapt fast. Through 4 years of freelance work with 20+ clients, I've learned to balance quality, speed, and constraints. I know how to communicate with stakeholders, adjust to shifting priorities, and deliver on time.

Portrait of Sam Mei in front of Fuji Mountain.

Photo of Sam Mei after finishing the Nat Geo Run 9K Marathon.

Beyond work.

I run a freelance practice called Studio Mei, solving branding, packaging, and web design problems for clients.

When I'm not working, I lift weights, run recreationally, and explore hiking trails. I enjoy meal prep, watching sci-fi and action films, and landscape photography with my FUJIFILM X-T50.

Testimonials

"Sam brings together design intuition, communication skills, and solid execution. A UI designer you can trust from ideation to delivery."

Una

Project Manager @ FLUX Inc.

"Sam didn’t just redesign our branding, he redesigned how we communicated with our audience. His sense for visuals made our brand feel alive again. Since launching the new logo & website, client feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and our revenue grew by roughly 8% because of him."

Michael

Founder @ Acorn Academy

"Sam has been a phenomenal design partner in various projects for me. He's been precise and clear in communication that consistent leads to a very satisfying final deliverable. He's someone I'd wholly trust when it comes to design work :)"

Jonathan

Podcast Host @ Storys

"A truly innovative and responsible designer who’s always thorough and eager to explore new possibilities."

Cathrine

Marketing Specialist @ FLUX Inc.

"Sam is incredibly professional and always a pleasure to work with. I could always count on him to deliver marketing work beyond expectations."

Angel

Marketing Manager @ FLUX Inc.

"Reliable, empathetic, and committed to human-centered design."

Dean

Full Stack SWE @ FLUX Inc.

Giant leaps and tiny steps of milestones.

Once upon a time, I...

Aug 2018

Enrolled at Purdue University West Lafayette in Liberal Arts Undecided, and ultimately pursued Industrial and Interaction Design due to my passion for creative expression.

May 2020

Passed the competitive sophomore review and progressed into the industrial design program with 32 students competing for 16 spots.

Sep 2021

Joined a local architecture design studio, Studio Seung, as a part-time assistant for one year and helped deliver client projects.

Feb 2022

Won a patent and cash reward by Anji MTX for home fitness innovation design through a sponsored project. (protected by NDA)

May 2022

Group photo of the Purdue Industrial Design graduating class of 2022.

Graduated with a BFA in Industrial & Interaction Design at Purdue University and job searched for 6 months with little to no results. Eventually, I joined a startup as a visual designer while working part-time at restaurant.

Nov 2022

Established long-term US clients, MiaBeauty and Storus, and have shipped 4 personal care product designs and 15+ retail packaging designs from then on. (Protected by NDA)

Dec 2022

Began transition into UI/UX design by taking Coursera's Google UX Design Certificate and participating in UI challenges. Returned to Taipei, Taiwan for conscription.

Jan 2023

Joined XChange, a non-profit mutual assistance community that connects Taiwan's internet professionals by exchanging knowledge and resources, in their visual design team.

Aug 2023

Group photo of FLUX Inc members at end-of-year party.

Started at FLUX Inc in Taiwan as a full-time Product Designer. My responsibilities include global and Taiwan website design, B2C and B2B marketing design, and laser cutter software and firmware UI/UX design.

Aug 2025

Began my Master's degree at University of Michigan in Information Science, in the UX Research & Design Pathway. This two-year, UX research–oriented program focuses primarily on team projects. I aim to continue to build my UX skillset, gain industry knowledge through client-based projects, and stay aligned with my career goal of advancing in product design.

"The best products are born from a deep empathy with the people who use them."

— Bill Buxton, Pioneer in HCI