Web Design · Front-End · A11y · UX Research
I'm Harry Gu. I research, design, and code. I start by watching people doing things, then build solutions where accessibility is the default. I treat design like science: form a hypothesis, ship it, measure whether it actually worked. I prefer pragmatic simplicity. If two solutions achieve the same outcome, I choose the one that's easier to maintain, document, and scale. Graphic Design at Calvin University, UX & Dev at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Fluent in English and Mandarin.
- My early projects (Kosmos, Exodus Place) prioritized the accessibility barriers my users faced most directly: color contrast, cognitive load, motor accessibility, and clear visual hierarchy.
- At University of Michigan, I've since formalized my technical implementation skills: semantic HTML, ARIA labels, keyboard navigation, skip links, and auditing with WAVE/Axe.
- Reduced 80% Dev Scope: For Kosmos Resort, I proposed and engineered an open-source calendar widget to replace a full system rebuild.
- -10% Bounce Rate: Redesigned the Kosmos web experience, reducing bounce rate by 10% (serving 6,800+ monthly visitors).
- React Native Design Sytems: Built ReentryGuide GR (React Native/Expo). Deployed to community pilot group to aid formerly incarcerated individuals in accessing essential resources.
- Human-Computer Interaction: Designing for cognitive load and accessibility
- Research & Design: Qualitative Research, Design Thinking (Divergence/Convergence), Affinity Mapping, Personas, QOC Rationale
- Inclusive Design: Accessibility Audits (WAVE/Axe, Keyboard Navigation/Tabbing)
- Community-Embedded Research: Experience from within + Usability testing
- Front-End Development: React Native, Next.js, HTML/CSS/JS
- End-to-End Delivery: Research → Figma → Code → Shipped
MS in Information @ University of Michigan School of Information