Originally from Nanjing, China, Bonnie Zhou is a Boston-based cross-disciplinary designer who creates innovative work across a broad range of media.
She received her Ed.M. from Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she focused on applying cognitive science and learning theories to practice, and her MFA in Communications Design from Pratt Institute, where her thesis research explored "Rediscovering The Role of Touch in Design." She also holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from The University of Melbourne in Australia.
Bonnie previously worked as a Design Consultant at the Tianjin Juilliard School and as a Senior Designer at the New York-based design agency GHD Partners. Prior to this, she served as a Curator and Exhibition Designer at the Red Dot Design Museum Xiamen, and worked as an Architectural and Interior designer at various design firms in China. During her time at Harvard, she worked as a Research Assistant at Project Zero. While pursuing her MFA at Pratt Institute, she served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graphic Designer for the School of Design.
Bonnie's work has been featured in UCLA's FLAT Journal and exhibited at the Beijing World Art Museum and Red Dot Design Museum Xiamen.
As a designer, Bonnie is driven by her interests in education, technology, neuroscience, cognitive science, and diverse cultures. She believes that excellent designers should possess a sense of social responsibility, critical thinking, and a global perspective. Looking ahead, she aims to actively contribute to fostering a more inclusive learning environment.