Minjun Chen

Product Designer at Microsoft Bing

Issue #201 October 7, 2022

About

Minjun Chen is a Product Designer at Microsoft Bing, designing multimedia search experiences.

Prior to working at Microsoft, she worked at Amazon, driving Prime member growth and engagement. Before designing these web and mobile consumer products, she solved complex logistics problems at Wayfair.

Photos

5 images

Gear

25 items

Computer MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)

Headphones Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones II Buy

Microphone Blue Yeti Microphones Buy

Headphones Apple EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Plug Buy

Keyboard Apple Magic Keyboard Buy

Mouse Apple Magic Trackpad

Accessories Lisa Says Gah Curve Claw

Accessories Uni-ball Signo UM-100 Buy

Monitor Samsung 32" 4K Ultra HD Monitor

Keyboard Razer Huntsman Gaming Keyboard Buy

Desk Ikea LAGKAPTEN / OLOV Desk

Chair Ikea LOBERGET / BLYSKÄR Chair

Accessories Refresh Tears

Accessories LEUCHTTURM1917 — Medium A5 Dotted Hardcover Notebook Buy

Accessories Theragun Elite Massager Buy

Accessories Lululemon Roller Mini

Accessories Chanel hand cream

Accessories A lot of books

Accessories Boxing gear

Accessories Seattle Calendar

Accessories Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine (BES870XL) Buy

Accessories Fellow Ode Grinder

Accessories ACAIA Lunar Digital Scale Buy

Accessories Origami Coffee Dripper

Accessories AARKE Carbonator 3 Buy

Software

4 apps

Figma

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft Outlook

Interview

4 questions

› What items and hardware make up your setup?

Apple EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Plug

› What software do you use for your day-to-day product design work?

Samsung 32" 4K Ultra HD Monitor

› How do you spark creativity?‍

I always give myself the space to step away from any digital screens. I’m often inspired by physical objects and environments, like furniture, packaging, art installation and museums. Doing offline activities, such as practicing pilates, listening to a podcast, reading a book, also helps me think creatively and clearly.

› What do you do in your free time?‍

I love pilates, boxing and yoga, so I workout everyday to stay healthy and energized. I’m also passionate about helping young designers to grow their career, particularly designers who identify as women of color. I spend a lot of time mentoring designers and helping them land their dream jobs.