Master of Design 2025

Graduating Mid-Year Showcase

Xiaolin Ouyang

I’m a designer with a background in Architecture and Interaction Design. I’m passionate about creating inclusive, human-centered experiences that improve everyday life. Through field research, co-design, and iterative prototyping, I explore how design can empower diverse communities. With a strong foundation in UX tools and cross-disciplinary thinking, I strive to design products that are not only functional and intuitive, but meaningful and socially impactful.

ouy0428@gmail.com
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Xiaolin Ouyang, ColesCare

ColesCare is an inclusive retail support system designed to assist elderly shoppers with language barriers. It combines visual signage, multilingual audio prompts, and a companion mobile app to enhance in-store navigation and independence. The system aims to create a more accessible and dignified shopping experience in Australian supermarkets.

Xiaolin Ouyang, Coliving Retail: Designing for Ageing with Dignity

This project proposes a smart retail system designed for Lawson, Japan, to address the needs of its ageing population. Through inclusive design, the system enhances shopping experiences for elderly customers by integrating intuitive interfaces, voice assistance, and environmental cues. It aims to promote autonomy, comfort, and dignity in everyday retail interactions.

Xiaolin Ouyang, Retro Dashboard: A Vintage-Inspired Student Life Organizer

This student dashboard reimagines academic and personal management through a retro visual style. Designed for university students, it includes customizable widgets for habit tracking, academic progress, daily routines, and wellbeing insights. The system supports light and dark modes and adapts responsively across desktop, tablet, and mobile, creating a nostalgic yet functional digital companion.

Xiaolin Ouyang, Water8: A Smart Hydration Companion

Water8 is a smart water bottle companion app designed to help users build healthy hydration habits. Featuring real-time reminders, personalized goals, and data visualization, the app promotes long-term wellbeing through behavioral insights

Xiaolin Ouyang, Redesign Smart Water Bottle App

This project presents a comprehensive redesign of the HydroMate smart water bottle app, focusing on visual aesthetics, consistency, and user experience. Guided by core design principles, the new interface enhances clarity, strengthens branding, and delivers a more cohesive and visually engaging experience. The redesign improves both functionality and emotional appeal to better support daily hydration habits.