Hello there! My name is,
Rachel
CHonG
I am a designer dedicated to fusing aesthetics with functionality, guided by principles of empathy and human-centric design
⬇Come see what I’ve worked on!⬇
Forest Friend
A gamified sustainability tracker where your real-world eco-habits bring a digital forest to life. Bridging the gap between environmental impact and visual storytelling through interactive UX design.
Student Project: October 2025 - December 2025
Localgenie.ai
PM Accelerator: June 2025 - September 2025
An AI-powered, multimodal assistant designed to simplify one of life’s most complex decisions: choosing where to live, work, or visit. Instead of sifting through fragmented sources like maps, reviews, and property sites, users can rely on Local Genie to deliver trusted, personalized insights in one place.
Summer Intern: Lab UX
Siebel Center for Design: June 2023 - August 2023
Enhanced the user experience of the campus makerspace by optimizing the workflow for the employees as well as improving overall the usability of the space and machines we offer.
Coming soon…
Happy Plant
A kinetic plant designed to bring love and comfort to someone in some form of isolation.
Student Project: April 2026-Present
UIUC Med
An AI-powered web application to help students ease medical anxieties while living through college. More to come!
Student Project: January 2026-Present