about
Hello, my name is Wenyu Zhang! I'm passionate about building products that make this world a better place. I led Material Design at Google, built games at Pocket Gems, and now I'm studying at the Wharton School.
When I'm not building, I play basketball, soccer, or tennis.
Feel free to reach out via my social channels or the email form on this page.
work
Material Design →
Tech Lead · Google
Google's design system. Led seven engineers and two designers in shaping 100+ products on iOS — picking up everything from design systems and UX to accessibility, personalization, and design token toolchain.
Typer →
Creator
An open-source AI tool on Mac that supports dictation and custom commands, helping dev with vibe coding.
Wild Beyond →
Engineer · Pocket Gems
Worked with a talented team, aiming for AAA game on mobile. It's all about 3D, mobile, webview, and fun.
War Dragons →
Engineer · Pocket Gems
3D real-time strategy game. Brought localization to this game, enabling global availability.
posts
Nowadays, sometimes it's faster to build than to search.
Exploring how AI affects the labor market and why increased productivity might actually drive more hiring rather than job replacement.
Product sits at the intersection of Problem, Solution, and Audience. Understanding this balance guides prioritization, design decisions, and success metrics.
We often become too passionate about or intimidated by tools and technology. The idea and process remain most critical—tools are of secondary importance.
Design is a practice, not a destination. The key is consistent, daily engagement with the craft.
What defines a product is what it chooses to decline, not what it adds. Strong product owners protect vision by saying no to proposals that deviate from core purpose.