Xiaochen Yang “XY” is a media artist, designer with a background in visual design, and generative research. Her multi-disciplinary practice explores the in-between space across fine art, tangible media, and speculative narratives. As a Product Designer working with conversational AI, she’s interested in inventing new systems and design paradigms with emerging technologies. Her past work includes working with Intel Research on the future landscape of autonomous driving and serving as a strategist at TBWA/Chiat/Day media arts lab. She has received awards internationally from The OneShow Design Awards, non-profit organizations WWF(World Wide Fund for Nature) and iGem(International Genetically Engineered Machine), etc. She graduated with MFA in Media Design Practices from Art Center College of Design.