Yicheng Sun

Yicheng "YC" Sun is a prominent figure in the field of design and healthcare innovation. He currently serves as a director in IDEO's health portfolio, specializing in building digital products and emerging technologies.13

Professional Background

YC applies human-centered design principles to improve individual and collective wellbeing. His work focuses on bringing healthcare ventures from ideation to market.1 Some of his notable projects include:

• Designing the future of clinical trials experience for underserved populations
• Improving neurological disease treatment and prevention
• Developing digital interventions for sleep, mental health, and movement to enhance personal wellbeing1

Academic Involvement

In addition to his work at IDEO, YC is an adjunct professor at Stanford Design School. He teaches a graduate-level course called "Design for Healthy Behaviors," where students apply design thinking alongside patients with chronic conditions to improve long-term health outcomes.16

Educational Background

YC holds an electrical engineering degree from Princeton University. During his time there, he developed his creativity through tinkering and hands-on projects.1

Areas of Expertise

YC's expertise spans several areas:

• AI and digital health
• Behavior design
• Product development
• Creative technology
• Human-centered design35

Recent Work

YC has been involved in various projects and initiatives:

• He was part of a team that pitched a session for SXSW 2024 titled "Designing for the Mental Health Crisis Menage a Trois".2
• He contributed to the development of Soluna, a mental wellbeing app for California's young people, in partnership with Kooth.3
• YC has spoken at conferences such as the American Medical Informatics Association® Clinical Informatics conference, discussing the impact of AI on healthcare.3

In his free time, YC enjoys running long distances.1 His LinkedIn profile indicates that he is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has a significant professional network, with over 2,000 followers and 500+ connections.4