Zhang Yichi
Based in Bay Area
Designing human-centered systems through Interactive Experience, Cognitive Systems and Visual Storytelling.
I'm drawn to traditional forms of art,
because they let me fully live through the process —
from 0 to 1, and from 1 to 100.
I use AI to accelerate what comes after,
but the beginning — the 0 to 1 —
is where I define myself.
Designer's human-centered thinking
Founder's market awareness
Engineer's hands-on execution
Student's curiosity and idealism
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Self-portrait — Zhang Yichi

My creation exists at the intersection of technology, community, and visual storytelling.

My work combines AI-assisted creation, immersive media, photography, and design research to create experiences that feel emotionally resonant and socially connected.

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AI & Humanistic Creation

I explore how humanistic thinking can collaborate with AI to create interactive experiences.

Using vibe coding, AI-assisted storytelling, and interactive media, I create works that preserve reflection and creativity within technological systems.

Vibe Coding · 2025

The website you see now was created through vibe coding, in collaboration with Claude Design.

Every scroll, every transition, every micro-interaction here was prompted, refined, and felt into shape — a dialogue between a human designer and an AI partner. The result is not generated; it is co-authored.

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Leadership & Community

I connect communities through large-scale cultural events and collaborative initiatives.

Organized UC Davis Spring Festival events connecting 26 campus and local organizations with 900+ participants. Director of the ASUCD International Student Office.

ASUCD International Student Office team
UC Davis Spring Festival student event
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Commercially Aware Artist

I combine artistic vision with real-world impact through photography, media production, branding, and immersive storytelling.

Founder of a citywide photography alliance, creator of large-scale immersive experiences — bridging commercial communication and artistic expression.

Interdisciplinary Research Group
UC Athletics photography setup
Photography Archive

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An ongoing archive of portraits, events, and commercial commissions across Davis and the Bay Area.

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National Geographic Photography Award recipient and finalist in the World Meteorological Organization Calendar Competition. I specialize in capturing unexpected and emotionally charged moments, pursuing storytelling-driven imagery — even within commercial photography.

Volume 01

Portrait

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Volume 02

Landscape

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Volume 03

Humanity

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For collaboration, commissions, or quiet conversation — drop a line.

Or write directly to zhang.yyyc@gmail.com