Yolanda Hu makes ideas tangible through product, brand, and everything in between

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Last Updated: October 2026

    • INTERNSHIP
    • Consumer Research
    • Brand Strategy
    • GTM Strategy

    Reframed Panera’s value proposition through two customer-facing tactics, selected by the CMO for internal testing.

    • 0→1 Startup
    • AI Product

    Built the product foundation for an AI advertising platform, shaping its core user flows, brand strategy, and visual system.

    • Shopper Marketing
    • Retail Activation

    Developed an occasion-led shopper strategy to make Blue Moon more relevant at the moment of retail choice.

    • Product Design
    • Material Exploration

    Commissioned brand concept design centered on replacing plastic with bamboo.

    • Brand Activation Strategy

    Developed a social activation strategy that turns food inspiration on Pinterest into Uber Eats purchase moments.

    • CX Strategy
    • Service Design

    Redesigned the Starbucks experience to better support focused work across physical and digital touchpoints.

    • Brand Identity
    • Event Planning

    Led brand design for a 400+ attendee summit at Brown University, driving a 200% increase in engagement.

    • UI/UX
    • Digital Product

    Designed an immersive digital experience that translates indie rock music into visual interaction.

    • Product Design

    Designed a portable matcha system that simplifies preparation and makes high-quality matcha easier to enjoy on the go.

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