A Little Closer to Home
About Me

Hi, I’m Manru.
You Can Call Me Mary.
I bring curiosity, visual storytelling, and an interest in people to product design and product management. I enjoy connecting research with a clear experience—whether that takes the shape of a digital tool, an interactive space, or something made by hand.
My background at Cornell brings together Information Science, Interactive Technology and UX/UI, Design + Environmental Analysis, and Business. My projects explore the connections between technology, culture, materials, and place.
I was born in Singapore and raised in Shanghai. I began fine arts at the age of four, and art and dance have remained a part of how I express myself. My cultural background shapes the way I notice, imagine, and design.
This little world is another way to say hello: a quiet black cat, a rose for my favorite book, The Little Prince, and plenty of room for curiosity.
maryzhang031028@gmail.com