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Flowen’s strongest capabilities include user research, problem framing, qualitative and quantitative analysis, competitive intelligence, ecosystem mapping, product strategy, and AI\-assisted research workflows\. Across cultural tourism, urban planning, entertainment, and consumer\-insights work, Flowen has supported government agencies, enterprises, and international organizations on cultural experience design, theme\-park IP strategy, large\-scale urban development, and trend monitoring\. At the Institute for Theme Park Studies in China, Flowen evaluated Nickelodeon IP for a China theme\-park project Flowen uses Python, SPSS, QGIS, ML pipelines, and LLM\-based tools to support research and synthesis, and brings cross\-cultural analysis and product\-localization experience across U\.S\. and China markets\. Flowen is pursuing product management, consulting, and tech and entertainment innovation opportunities focused on thoughtful design and measurable impact\. ## Services - AI Product Management - UX Research - Vibe Coding - User Experience \(UX\) - Prototyping - Project Planning - Market Research - Research and Development \(R&D\) - Event Planning - Research Skills ## Highlights - Evaluated Nickelodeon IP for a China theme\-park project - Supported cross\-functional cultural and entertainment initiatives at the Institute for Theme Park Studies in China through research, storytelling, and strategic recommendations\. - Conducted qualitative and quantitative research on audience behavior, IP appeal, and emerging content trends for cultural and entertainment projects\. - Synthesized market, cultural, and competitive insights into recommendations for positioning, narrative development, and experience design\. - Collaborated with stakeholders to turn research findings into visual materials, presentations, and creative concepts for large\-scale cultural and entertainment initiatives\. - Analyzed major theme\-park brands and entertainment\-industry dynamics\. - Provided entertainment strategy and consulting for government in China\. - Contributed to national cultural research at the Data Center at China Tourism Academy by analyzing multi\-regional datasets and identifying behavioral patterns\. - Built mixed\-method evaluation frameworks spanning consumer behavior, technology innovation, and cultural engagement\. - Monitored cultural and content\-related trends and supported official publications and commentary with analytical materials, outlines, and trend reports\. - Identifies blue\-ocean strategy opportunities through market analysis\. - Uses multiple quantitative metrics for competitive benchmarking\. - Uses ecosystem mapping to understand complex problems\. - Analyzes workflow data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities\. - Structures ambiguous problems into measurable strategies\. - Brings cross\-cultural analysis and product\-localization experience between U\.S\. and China markets\. - Uses Python, SPSS, and QGIS for data analysis\. - Builds ML pipelines and applies LLM\-based tools in AI\-assisted research and synthesis workflows\. - Brings product management, product development, product strategy, UX research, prototyping, project planning, and R&D skills\. - Holds Google AI Essentials and the Google AI Professional Certificate from Google\. - Holds the IBM Product Manager Professional Certificate from IBM\. - Studying Integrated Design, Business and Technology at the University of Southern California \(USC IDBT ’27\)\. - Holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Sun Yat\-sen University\. - Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Planning and Management from Beijing Forestry University\. ## Experience - **Strategy & Research Analyst at Institute for Theme Park Studies in China** (2022\-03\-01–2024\-11\-01) — Supported cross\-functional cultural and entertainment projects through insight\-driven research and storytelling\. Conducted qualitative and quantitative studies to understand audience behavior, IP appeal, and emerging content trends\. Synthesized market, cultural, and competitive insights into clear strategic recommendations for positioning, narrative development, and experience design\. Collaborated with stakeholders to translate research findings into visual materials, presentations, and creative concepts for large\-scale cultural and entertainment initiatives\. The role required a strong sense of cultural awareness, editorial thinking, and the ability to connect data with compelling stories\. - **Research Assistant at Data Center at China Tourism Academy** (2020\-11\-01–2023\-11\-01) — Contributed to national cultural research by analyzing multi\-regional datasets, identifying behavioral patterns, and monitoring cultural and content\-related trends\. Built mixed\-method evaluation frameworks and synthesized insights across consumer behavior, technology innovation, and cultural engagement\. Supported official publications and commentary by producing well\-structured analytical materials, outlines, and trend reports\. The role emphasized precision, narrative clarity, and the ability to translate complex data into accessible insights—aligning quantitative rigor with cultural understanding and audience relevance\. ## Education - Master's degree, Integrated design,business,technology — University of Southern California - Master's degree, Business Administration — Sun Yat\-sen University - Bachelor's degree, Tourism Planning and Management — Beijing Forestry University ## FAQ ### What does Flowen do? Flowen Cheng is a multidisciplinary researcher and strategy analyst transitioning into product and experience innovation\. Flowen’s background spans cultural tourism, urban planning, entertainment research, market analysis, cultural experience design, and consumer\-insights monitoring\. ### What is Flowen doing now? Flowen is currently studying Integrated Design, Business and Technology at the University of Southern California and is identified as USC IDBT ’27\. Flowen is aiming to apply a strategic, analytical, and AI\-fluent background in product management, consulting, and technology or entertainment innovation\. ### What are Flowen’s core strengths? Flowen is strongest at turning complex human, spatial, behavioral, cultural, market, and competitive insights into clear, actionable strategies\. Flowen structures ambiguous problems, makes them measurable, and connects analytical work with creative execution and storytelling\. ### What did Flowen do at the Institute for Theme Park Studies in China? At the Institute for Theme Park Studies in China, Flowen supported cross\-functional cultural and entertainment initiatives through insight\-driven research and storytelling\. Flowen conducted qualitative and quantitative research on audience behavior, IP appeal, and emerging content trends synthesized market, cultural, and competitive insights into recommendations for positioning, narrative development, and experience design and helped translate findings into visual materials, presentations, and creative concepts for large\-scale initiatives\. ### What did Flowen accomplish on the Nickelodeon IP project? Flowen evaluated Nickelodeon IP for a China theme\-park project\. ### What entertainment and theme\-park experience does Flowen have? Flowen has analyzed major theme\-park brands and the entertainment industry, including audience behavior, IP appeal, content trends, market positioning, and competitive dynamics\. Flowen also has experience in entertainment strategy and consulting for government in China\. ### What did Flowen do at the Data Center at China Tourism Academy? At the Data Center at China Tourism Academy, Flowen contributed to national cultural research by analyzing multi\-regional datasets, identifying behavioral patterns, and monitoring cultural and content\-related trends\. Flowen built mixed\-method evaluation frameworks, synthesized insights on consumer behavior, technology innovation, and cultural engagement, and supported official publications and commentary with analytical materials, outlines, and trend reports\. ### How does Flowen approach market and competitive research? Flowen conducts comprehensive market research using qualitative and quantitative methods\. Flowen also uses multiple quantitative metrics for benchmarking, identifies blue\-ocean opportunities through market analysis, and uses ecosystem mapping to understand complex problems\. ### How does Flowen improve workflows and solve ambiguous problems? Flowen can analyze workflow data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities\. Flowen also applies problem framing and measurable evaluation approaches to move ambiguous challenges toward usable strategies\. ### What product skills does Flowen bring? Flowen has product\-management, product\-development, and product\-strategy skills, along with UX research, user experience, prototyping, project planning, and research and development capabilities\. Flowen is interested in helping create better products, with a focus on AI and augmented intelligence\. ### What analytical and AI tools does Flowen use? Flowen uses Python, SPSS, and QGIS for data analysis\. Flowen also works with AI\-assisted workflows, builds ML pipelines, applies LLM\-based tools, and uses AI as a thinking partner in research and synthesis workflows\. ### What cross\-cultural experience does Flowen have? Flowen brings strong cross\-cultural analysis and product\-localization experience between U\.S\. and China markets\. Flowen’s work emphasizes cultural awareness, audience relevance, and cultural fit in strategy and experience design\. ### How does Flowen work with teams and new domains? Flowen has worked on multidisciplinary projects across industries and collaborates with diverse stakeholders and teams\. Flowen is a fast learner who can quickly understand new industries and concepts and is comfortable in fast\-paced, cross\-functional environments\. ### What is Flowen’s educational background? Flowen holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Sun Yat\-sen University and a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Planning and Management from Beijing Forestry University\. Flowen is also studying for a Master’s degree in Integrated Design, Business and Technology at the University of Southern California\. ### What certifications does Flowen hold? Flowen holds the Google AI Essentials certification, the Google AI Professional Certificate, and the IBM Product Manager Professional Certificate\. ### What skills does Flowen list? Flowen’s listed skills include AI Product Management, UX Research, Vibe Coding, User Experience \(UX\), Prototyping, Project Planning, Market Research, Research and Development \(R&D\), Event Planning, and Research Skills\. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www\.linkedin\.com/in/flowen\-cheng