Yuexi (Cici) Hu
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Yuexi (Cici) Hu

Trend Researcher & Design ConsultantLondon, United Kingdom
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Yuexi (Cici) Hu
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Yuexi (Cici) Hu

Trend Researcher & Design ConsultantLondon, United Kingdom
About me
A dedicated trend researcher and analytical thinker with a strong background in design and consumer behaviour and a passion for innovation. Skilled in researching and developing trends into big ideas and strategic solutions that drive competitiveness and market growth across a range of domains. With a track record spanning various industries, seeking to contribute my expertise to user research, consumer insight and strategy.
Work history
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    Sales AdvisorARKET
    London, United KingdomPart Time
    • Delivered excellent customer experience and generate revenue in a fast-paced environment with multitasking approach, exceeding daily sales targets by 23% • Utilised expertise in fashion to optimise customer journey by advising customers on sizing, fabric information and styling, and boosted average conversion rate by 6% • Informed customers about all the latest marketing campaigns, loyalty programmes and sales offerings, and increased UTP by 11% by combining product recommendations from different categories • Leveraged internal system to manage the inventory data and track stock status timely while shortening customers waiting time by 20% • Supported in-store brand projects and campaigns to improve customer awareness and enhance engagement, achieving 200+ brand newsletter subscriptions
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    Trend research & CMF coordinatorHuawei Technologies
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    Pioneered in-depth trend research in consumer and aesthetics, translating trend insights into feasible design solutions with a fashion twist. Worked closely with various stakeholders and project owners from mass market to high-end product lines, guiding HQ management team while justifying decisions based on research. Enhanced the product competitiveness and design language for the up-coming 4 products in 2024. • Developed and executed CMF design strategies for the next-generation smartwatch GT4, with a focus on inputing fashion trends and improving market share among female consumers in accordance with the brand’s needs. • Provided strategic insights for Huawei's luxury series, Ultimate Design, by identifying target user group and key design language elements, contributing to its overall product development directions and competitiveness. • Conducted exhaustive trend and user research for the earbuds project FreeBuds 6, aiming to explore potential new design directions that combine advanced technology and futuristic aesthetics. • Spearheaded extensive China insight research to gain a profound understanding of Huawei consumers in the Chinese market, involved PESTLE analysis, user interviews and mental model formulation, identifying 5 new consumer personas and creating 4 engaging design themes for future strategic growth. • Demonstrated strong management and organisational skills by co-creating research surveys and producing solution documentation, fostering effective communication to meet tight deadlines and changing requirements.
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Skills
  • Project Management
  • Consulting
  • Consumer Insights
  • Womenswear Design
  • Pattern Design
  • Research
  • Account Management
  • Creative Management
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Trend Analysis
Education
    Goldsmiths, University of London logo
    Goldsmiths, University of London logo
    MSc Consumer BehaviourGoldsmiths, University of London
     - London, United Kingdom
    • Key modules: Consumer Behaviour, Consumer Culture, Psychology of Advertising & Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Creating Consumer Experience, Design Thinking • Dissertation (72/100): Discussed Chinese consumers' scarcity perception towards luxury fashion and their value changes of the in-store and online retail shopping experiences under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
    University of The Arts London (UAL) logo
    University of The Arts London (UAL) logo
    BA(Hons) Fashion Design DevelopmentUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
     - London, United Kingdom
    • One of the finalists in the All Saints project including all second year students • Dissertation (A) focusing on women designers' leadership in top luxury brands was selected by the College library