Originally from Nanjing, China, Bonnie Zhou is a Boston-based cross-disciplinary designer who creates innovative work across a broad range of media.
She is currently pursuing her Master of Education at Harvard University. She completed her MFA in Communications Design at Pratt Institute in New York City in 2021, with her thesis research centered on "Rediscovering The Role of Touch in Design." She received 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 pursuing an 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 design environment.