Keni Li

B.Des. (IndDes) / B.Bus. (Mktg) from Queensland University of Technology | M.Int.Des (HCI) designer from the University of New South Wales

WORK HISTORY

Kirby Institute

05/2025 – Present

Service Designer


University of New South Wales (UNSW)

09/2025 – Present

Postgraduate Capstone Studio Assistant



STUDY HISTORY

Bachelor of Industrial Design / Marketing

Queensland University of Technology

07.2020 – 11.2023


  • Master of Interaction (HCI) Design

University of New South Wales

02.2024 – 09.2025



AWARDS

QUT Executive Deans' Commendation for Academic Excellence

11.2023



UNSW Dean's List of 2024 for academic excellence in an Arts, Design & Architecture Postgraduate program.


SKILLS

Cinema 4D (Rendering & Product animation)

Design Research

System Design

Collaboration

Prototypying

Visualization

Fusion 360

Figma

DFM



Hi there! I’m an Industrial Designer, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Designer, and Service Designer based in Sydney, driven by a deep passion for solving real-world problems through design.


I focus on purposeful design that strives to make a meaningful impact — improving lives, supporting communities, and contributing to a more equitable society. My experience spans from physical product development to inclusive service design, including current work on the Vax4Health project at the Kirby Institute, where I’m co-designing communication tools to enhance vaccination experiences for students with disabilities.


I’m also currently working as a Postgraduate Capstone Assistant for Studio 1 at UNSW, where I support design students in navigating their capstone projects. Having been through the course myself, I now assist with tutorials and help break down complex concepts into relatable, actionable steps — offering guidance from a recent graduate’s perspective.


With a background in marketing, I bring strong user insight and empathy — enabling me to craft solutions that are not only functional, but also culturally sensitive and user-driven.


As a proud cat owner, I’m also passionate about designing for the human–animal bond, especially within the pet industry. I’m always eager to learn, collaborate, and design for a more inclusive, practical, and compassionate future.