User Experience Graphic Design

Yuhan Liu

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EDUCATION

Bentley University, McCallum Graduate School of Business MA, USA Master of Science in Human Factors in Information Design Aug 2024 – Present University of Massachusetts Amherst, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences MA, USA Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture Aug 2020 – May 2024 GPA: 3.72/4.0

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Tencent Remote

Designer Assistant Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

Coordinated user research work for lead designers and enhanced overall user experience of products according to feedback.

Led the design of User Interfaces (UI) and User Experiences (UX) to ensure seamless and intuitive interactions for a diverse user base.

Created and implemented design solutions for projects’ artistic aspects to match brand guidelines and meet user experience objectives.

Enhanced project visual effects through design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator) and forward-thinking design trends.

Developed compelling visual assets (graphics, illustrations, multimedia) to boost visual appeal and functionality of digital platforms.

For Light Vision (Beijing) Cultural Communication Co. Beijing, China Visual Design Intern Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Participated in creative production, incl. brand image design, graphic design, and media content.

Worked on designs of cultural and creative derivative products, incl. cultural products, figurines, and gift packaging.

Conducted interdepartmental communication and collaboration with marketing team to design advertising materials and develop visual style guidelines that detail the consistency and cohesiveness of visual elements that align with brand values and identity

Lushilu Architectural Design Co., LTD Qinghai, China Architectural Designer May 2021 - Aug 2021

Produced detailed architectural sketches for various projects and collaborated with design team to develop initial concepts into visually appealing drawings.

Contributed to the design of multiple commercial/residential projects and implemented design ideas to create highly functional and visually appealing spaces and improve user experience.

Conducted regular meetings with designers and clients and took discussion results into consideration to improve design.

Cooperated with cross-functional teams and helped foster a cohesive work environment to enhance communication efficiency.

Honored as the Best Intern of the Month for outstanding performance. Bill Whittaker Architecture AL, USA

Architectural Intern Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

Assisted architects in design and optimization plans by participating in the process from sketches to design drawings and renderings.

Responsible for design and drawing of construction drawings, incl. preparation of building plans, elevations, and sections.

Participated in analysis and evaluation of building performance for different design proposals utilizing computer simulation tools (AutoCAD, ArcGIS, SketchUp) and field measurement methods.

Categorized project management tasks, monitored progress, coordinated with clients and contractors, and classified feedback.

Participated in project meetings with the design team, clients, and stakeholders and made meeting records to help with project’s design and implementation plan.

CAMPUS PROJECTS

Bentley University x Ariadne Labs Waltham, MA

Client Deliverables Lead Sep 2024 - Present

Conducts research on data analysis related to the project and provides findings in a clear and organized manner.

Responsible for creating report and presentation.

Collects and addresses team member feedback on deliverables.

Is lead presenter for client/class delivery.

UMass Amherst Physical Plant Amherst, MA

Geographic Information Science (GIS) Assistant May 2021-May 2023

Enhanced the geospatial datasets’ organization and cataloging to facilitate easy access for students and faculty to conduct research.

Supported GIS specialists in data collection and analysis tasks to improve the accuracy and completeness of spatial information.

Conducted in-depth spatial analysis to identify patterns and correlations within datasets by utilizing ArcGIS.

Created detailed maps using GIS tools (Spatial Analyst, ArcGIS) and constantly refined the map based on the field investigation results.

Future Shoreline Amherst, MA

Project Member Sep 2021

(Future Shoreline is a temporary water- and land-based art installation that shows the projected flooding for this area of Fort Point due to the rise in sea level. It is a project by Carolina Aragón with Robert Gilmore, Patrick Bowler, Claudia LaFontaine, and UMass Amherst students. For details, please refer to the website: http://www.carolinaaragon.com/futureshoreline)

Developed compelling digital visuals using graphic design and 3D modeling tools, translating scientific modeling into accessible representations for 2030, 2050, and 2070 flooding scenarios.

Integrated interactive elements into project and conveyed sea-level rise data through intuitive design thinking principles.

Led educational initiatives, conducted user studies, and collaborated with communities to raise awareness of climate change impacts.

HONORS

Dean’s List, issued by UMass Amherst. (University-level, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022)

Chancellor’s Award, issued by UMass Amherst. (University-level, 2020-Present, each semester)

First Prize for Project Future Shoreline, issued by UMass Amherst. (University-level, Sep 2021 ) MEMBERSHIP

Member of UXPA Boston

Member of Boston Society of Landscape Architects.

Group leader of the Chinese Department and member of the Hospitality team at First Baptist Church. OTHER SKILLS

Programming: Proficient in Python.

Software: Proficient in Figma, AutoCAD Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, ArcGIS.

Language: English (proficient), Spanish (novice), Mandarin (native), Cantonese (intermediate).

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