Hello, I'm Vivian👋

People-oriented problem solver with a passion for creating delightful user experiences!
🎨 As a Product Intern at PicCollage, I thrive on the challenges of product design, marketing, and management. My background in visual history and cultural diversity gives a unique perspective to my work. 🌍 Experienced in user research for startups like The Host Co. and community organizations for Rotary International.
🏛️ Let's connect—I'm eagerly seeking full-time design roles! Feel free to reach out for questions or a friendly chat 😊

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How I Design

Here are a few key pillars of my design principles

Appeal to Aesthetics and Detail

I apply my Fine Arts/Art History background, to and make sure each visual decision enhances the design function.

Business Oriented

I’m not just focused on pixels. I like ton think in terms of systems and architect the experience to boost business growth.

Deep Colaboration

As a people person, I use my undertanding of programming to work efficiently across stakeholders.

Human Centered Design Rationale

I make sure I hit all parts of the HCD process to ensure holistic understanding of problem space and pivot design decisions.

Empathy is Key!

As a junior anthropologist in practice, I believe good design reflects true attention to user needs. This is practiced through in depth user research and extensive usability tests.

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I like projects that go from end to ned process. Overcoming existing constraints is one of my favorite part of the process.

My Skills

This list is a work in progress – it evolves as I continue to learn.

Technical Skills

Figma & Sketch
Webflow
InVision
Framer
Adobe CC (Ps, Il, Ae, Id)
HTML & CSS

Design Skills

Usability testing + SUS
User research
Design systems
Wireframing
Prototyping
Visual design

Soft Skills

Communication
Storytelling
Team work
Presenting
Training & mentoring
Languages (English, Mandarin)

My Portfolio

Here are a few of my most recent projects.

Experience

An aspiring curator turned designer.

UX Research Intern, The Host Co.
September 2022 – October 2022 | Remote

UX research and re-designing for e-commerce platform.

UX Lead & CoFounder, Milk and Honey
Nov 2021 – Present | Claremont, US

UX research and design, UI design.

UX Design Intern, Benton Museum of Art
June 2022 - August 2022 | Remote

Interaction design, visual design, UX design, graphic design.

Freelance Web Designer
September 2022 - Present | Claremont, CA

Visual design, UX design, Brand Design, web development.

Graphics Design Marketing Intern, SVPERA
Jun 2018 – Aug 2018 | Taipei, Taiwan

Visual design, campaign strategy, market research.

Design Intern, Taipei American School
Jun 2019 – Aug 2019 | Taipei, Taiwan

Sustainable garden infastructure redesign.

Community Structure Designer, Rotary International School Taipei
Feb 2017 – Jun 2019 | Taipei, Taiwan

Design tutoring systems and class structures.

Education

"Learn continually – there's always one more thing to learn".

HTML, CSS & Javascript
Dec 2022 – In progress

Udemy

UX Design Bootcamp
Jun 2022 – July 2022

Interaction Design Foundation

BA HCD & Art History
Aug 2019 – May 2013

Pomona College

Fun Facts

Here's more about who I am.

I was born in Taipei, Taiwan. I lived there for 18 years until going to Pomona College

I wanted to be an artist and a curator ever since I was 8. It is a long term life goal that I continue to pursue.

I am pro at making leftovers taste brand new.

I can sing classical voice. If you would like to hear the Phantom of Opera just hit me up.