Weiwei Cao Persson

Director of Product Design at Albert

Weiwei Cao Persson has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Starting in 2009, Weiwei worked as an Art Therapist for the Japan Clinical Art Association until 2011. In 2010, Weiwei also interned at Shanghai Normal University in the International Students Office. Additionally, from 2009 to 2010, Weiwei created and managed Art Lab workshops in Tokyo, which focused on art therapy and creative play for children.

Weiwei's graphic design career began in 2008, when they worked as a Graphic Designer at Vision 3 Design until 2012. In 2010, Weiwei worked as a Translator and Research Assistant for the Anthropological Research on Shanghai World Exposition 2010, collaborating with a research team from Japan.

From 2015 onward, Weiwei has been self-employed as a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Picture Book Writer, and Home Textile and Furniture Designer. Specializing in designing for children and play, Weiwei also specializes in visual communication and branding development.

In 2018, Weiwei joined Albert as a UX/UI Designer before eventually taking on the roles of Art Director and Creative Director. Most recently, Weiwei holds the position of Director of Product Design at Albert.

Weiwei Cao Persson completed a Master's degree in Child Culture Design at HDK, School of Design and Crafts at the University of Gothenburg from 2013 to 2015. Previously, between 2007 and 2011, Weiwei obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Artistic Design from Shanghai Normal University. There is no information available regarding Weiwei's enrollment dates or degree obtained at Tokyo Gakugei University, though the field of study mentioned is Graphic Design.

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Timeline

  • Director of Product Design

    June, 2022 - present

  • Creative Director

    August, 2021

  • Art Director and UX/UI Designer

    June, 2019

  • UX/UI Designer

    December, 2018