Esther Zhang · she/her

Hello, I’m Esther.

I’m an interdisciplinary technologist and designer working across engineering, interaction design, and physical computing. I create interactive experiences that connect technology with people, from installations that invite exploration to tools designed around everyday needs.

I studied Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington, with a focus on digital image and signal processing, and earned my master’s degree at NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP). Moving between these fields has shaped how I work: I enjoy understanding how a system works as much as considering how it feels to use.

Across research and industry projects, I’ve worked with multidisciplinary teams to bring ideas into practice. I value clear communication, thoughtful experimentation, and attention to the people an experience is meant for. I’m especially interested in applying these approaches to health, education, and care.

Outside of work, I enjoy analog photography and hands-on fabrication. Both give me space to slow down, notice details, and explore ideas through materials.