Director of Operations, IN2 Innovation
Yi-Ping Wong is a diverse innovator who focuses on bringing big picture plans to life. She is the Director of Operations at IN2 Innovation with over a decade of experience in research, design, and development. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Industrial Design and a Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Design.
In her current role, she pivots between design, project management, and business strategy. Her expertise spans a range of projects, from strategic guidance to tactical engagement. As Chair of IDSA-DFW, Yi-Ping looks forward to forging connections among design communities and continuing to unite people and cultures across disciplines through design.
Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter
Yi-Ping Wong, IDSA, is the Director of Operations for IN2 Innovation, an experience design agency headquartered in Dallas, TX. She took on the role as Chair for IDSA DFW midway through 2021 when asked by former Chair and 20/20 Recognitions recipient David Patton, IDSA, as he stepped into the Chair position for IDSA’s Furniture Section.
Yi-Ping also served on IDSA’s Nominations Committee with David Patton as Chair, and alongside David Allan, IDSA, Autumn Groleski, IDSA, Mike Lyden, IDSA, and Ellise Smolenyak, IDSA. This committee was responsible for developing a slate of candidates for several open IDSA leadership positions for the 2021-2022 term. Following an open call for interest and nominations, the Nominations Committee went through a rigorous, month-long review process before submitting their list of candidates to the current IDSA Board of Directors for approval.
Looking back on what inspired Yi-Ping as she stepped into her new role as Chair of IDSA DFW, she credits Brian Roderman, FISDA, for his longstanding dedication to the community. Through years of mentorship and involvement, Brian showed her how valuable IDSA could be for young designers. He also showed how building a strong foundation formed from both professional relationships and industry knowledge, and why this is so crucial to the overall success of ID.
After witnessing the isolating effects of the pandemic on the design community, Yi-Ping and the DFW chapter focused their efforts on forging meaningful connections. Encouraged by other pandemic-motivated innovations, she initiated and planned online events such as the two-part series “Portfolios that Land Gigs” and “Landing Gigs: Resumes & Cover Letters.” These professional, panel-led discussions aimed to provide actionable assistance, advice, and networking opportunities for students and young professionals entering the field.
Yi-Ping is excited to end 2021 with DFW’s first in-person event of the year: DFW’s Holiday Social. She also is looking forward to building a strong design community in DFW through IDSA involvement. When asked about the future of design, she says, “I believe a strong foundation is important for upcoming designers.” In an effort to build and strengthen those foundations, she is planning opportunities for professionals to provide guidance, mentorship, and help to develop the talents of design students and young professionals, from high school students to recent college graduates.
