Industry Insight: Dialogue with Mr Yang Guang, Vice President of Alibaba

The mastermind behind the design of the iconic Taobao interface and the user experiences of Tmall Double 11 and Luban Smart — Mr Yang Guang, Vice President of Alibaba Group International, recently joined us for an inspiring session on “Making Business Beautiful and Simple.”

With nearly two decades at Alibaba, Mr Yang has been a pioneer in e-commerce design, recognized as one of the Top 10 Outstanding Young Designers in China. His visionary leadership has shaped platforms that serve billions of users and millions of merchants worldwide, blending creativity and technology to drive incredible commercial success.

During the event, Mr Yang shared his insights on the evolution of design and business development at Alibaba, reflecting on his contributions to transformative initiatives such as the Alibaba Inclusive Ecosystem, Design Public Welfare Platform, and the D20 Global Design Dean Summit. He emphasized the pivotal role of design in fostering ecosystems, driving innovation, and advancing the digitalization of industries. His candid reflections on his career at Alibaba offered the audience a rare glimpse into the intersection of design excellence and business impact.