Tianhao Liu
Tianhao Liu
Member of Technical Staff @ OpenAI
I have focused on iOS and mobile development since the start of my professional career. Coming from a family where no one else worked in technology or engineering, I care deeply about making technology feel seamless, non-intrusive, and reliable for everyday people, not only for “tech gurus.”
When I evaluate a product or feature, I start with how it might make customers feel and whether it can become meaningful in their lives. Across my career, I have launched products in several different fields, and my product sense has helped guide me through varied projects, constraints, and challenges.
From Proximity to Intent: Designing Invisible Spatial Experiences
Great UX often feels like nothing happened: the door opens, the right exhibit appears, the route adapts, and the person stays focused on their real goal. In a screen-heavy world, spatial technology can make physical places feel warmer by connecting people, objects, and services without demanding more interface. This session uses a real-world vehicle phone-key system as a case study in moving from vague proximity to spatial intent. We will explore how UWB and multi-anchor ranging can support quiet, trustworthy, and graceful experiences in museums, hospitals, campuses, and venues.