Besides design stuff:



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Education


Parsons School of Design, The New School (2021.09 – 2023.05)


  • M.S. Strategic Design and Management;
  • Conducted 20+ stakeholder interviews to capture functional insights;
  • Project partners include Northwell Healthcare, Graphis (publication).
  • Built innovative sustainable business models.



School of Visual Arts (2016.09 – 2020.05)


  • B.F.A. Graphic Design, GPA 3.91.
  • Specialized in UX/UI design and branding.


Experience

 Designer @ Graphis, NY (2022.07 – now)


  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative research to develop a growth strategy plan which helps to bring back the impact of such a prestigious publication (ongoing project);
  • Collaborated on Graphis book design and productions.



 Independent Freelance Designer (2018 – Now)


  • Worked with start-ups to accelerate their businesses;
  • Helped clients to find their specialties and refine their business plans;
  • (Re)designed MVPs; Conducted UX research and tailored UI system;
  • Built holistic brand identities for small businesses to communicate their brand messages.



 Design Freelancer @ Azai Studios, NY (2021.04 – 2021.05)


  • Intensely expanded brand identity assets for Ivira Health; 
  • Designed marketing deliverables including booklet, patient welcome kit, business card, and flyers, etc..



 Design Intern @ CertiK, NY (2020.07 – 2021.02)


  • Created influential campaigns:
    Top Tweet gained 113K+ impressions on Twitter. 
  • Redesigned monthly newsletter which gained the highest clickthrough rate; 
  • Conducted social media growth strategy research (user research, content research, A/B testing, etc.); 
  • Designed marketing deliverables including Twitter posts, WeChat and Medium articles, Telegram stickers;
  • Designed brand assets including presentation decks, one-pagers and web elements for their product;
  • Recognized as “Intern of the Month”.



 Summer Design Intern @ Interbrand Health, NY (2019.06 – 2019.08)


  • Developed brand assets based on client briefs and business strategy; 
  • Worked on Children’s hospital rebranding, manifesto page, and presentation slides; 
  • Completed weekly intern challenges within a constrained timeline. Case studies include Verizon.



 Vice President of SVA Chinese Student Organization (2018.11 – 2020.05)


  • Envisioned annual plans with the team and drafted budget plan; 
  • Connected with other schools’ CSSAs and directed events; 
  • Reviewed articles published on CSO social accounts; 
  • Negotiated budget with the school’s department. 



 Summer Design Intern @ Bien Creative Co., Ltd (2018.05 – 2018.07)


  • Designed logos, websites, posters, and flyers for brands, detail pages for products; 
  • Conceptualized visual identity for brands with art director.



 Summer Intern @ New Choice Education Consulting Co.,Ltd (2017.07 – 2017.08)


  • Designed brochures and posters;
  • Compiled latest information about college admissions and gave advice to prospective students who are interested in studying aboard.



Skills


Proficient in


  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD;
  • Figma, Sketch, Principle, InVision;
  • Presentation design in Google Slides and PowerPoint.



Others


  • Basic knowledge in HTML/CSS; 
  • Experience in After Effects and photography.

Honors

 Graphis New Talent Gold (2023)

International Contemporary Film Festival Rebranding


 Design Intelligence Award (2022)

Awarded: Cultural Advocate for Healthcare
(Concept Group - Digital Economy)


 Merit Scholarship (2021)

The New School


 New York Film Festival (2019)

Finallisted: Adidas | Redefine Gifting
Muse by Clio Featured Talent


 Dean’s List (2016 – 2019)

School of Visual Arts


 Academic Achievement Awards (2015-2016)

State University of Stony Brook