Jiayi Zhu
About
Jiayi is an interdisciplinary designer with an interest in digital service, system design, and user experience.
Her computer engineering background helps her to combine data & technology with design from an engineer's perspective and service design allows her to collaborate with different stakeholders and design with users in mind.
Across work she has accumulated a wealth of experiences using a range of methodologies, working in multidisciplinary project teams to create value and build relationships between people and businesses.
Statement
Jiayi is an interdisciplinary designer with an interest in digital service, system design, and user experience.
Her computer engineering background helps her to combine data & technology with design from an engineer's perspective and service design allows her to collaborate with different stakeholders and design with users in mind.
Across work she has accumulated a wealth of experiences using a range of methodologies, working in multidisciplinary project teams to create value and build relationships between people and businesses.
Roaming Beans
Roaming Beans is a vibrant community-driven platform that caters to the needs of digital nomads and supports local independent cafes. We go the extra mile to ensure digital nomads always find the perfect work environment, expand their networks, and contribute to the local cafe scene.
Through collaborations with local cafes and community members, we curate personalized work and travel routes that align with the preferences of digital nomads. Whether it's discovering hidden gems in London or maximizing their time in each destination, we strive to provide an authentic local experience.
Cultural immersion is at the heart of our mission. By partnering with local independent cafes and communities, we offer a range of offline activities that foster connections and create lasting memories. Additionally, our platform provides valuable travel tips and advice from knowledgeable locals, enhancing the overall digital nomad experience.
Background
Rising population of digital nomads
After pandemic, remote-working policy was largely adopted, which fundamentally changed employees' expectations of geographical flexibility. Meanwhile, in recent years, more and more people are recognising the importance of self-care, and prioritising their well-being to create a healthy work-life balance. Therefore, now in this post-pandemic world, There are currently over 35 million digital nomads worldwide. and It’s been predicted that the number will reach 1 billion by the year 2035.
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