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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Achieved 3rd place in the $100k Poyiadjis Hospitality Innovation Competition - Social Impact Track.- Collaborated with a 7-member startup team to conduct market research and user interviews, designing and running pre-product experiments to validate hypotheses.- Served as the UI/UX designer, developing the Minimum Viable Product in partnership with 4 engineers and developers for an online mentor-mentee platform aimed at helping prospective international students access reliable and relevant information about studying abroad.

Shanghai, China

A designer toy studio founded with my partners in 2021, dedicated to blowing people’s mind by presenting whimsical ideas and exploring the mental world.- Participated in significant external events, including large-scale designer toy fairs: Wonder Festival 2023, 2022, and 2021; Chendu CTBS exhibition. - Handled the visual coordination of Tales of Ragnarok Card game series, COVID Fighter, and Peachy Piggy’s design, promotion, and launch on Modian crowdfunding platform.

Shanghai, China

- Assisted with the logo design for Lianda Technology, Longterm Logistics company, Yushang Resources, and East Futures.- Participated in the team for designing the New Year Posters for Shanghai Electric and Mingyan Enterprise; and the advertisement posters for Bellamy’s Organic and Garden of Life.- Supported the design of the web interface design for the Youshi Card Official website.

New York, New York, United States

- Designed posters, invitations and certificates for 2021 & 2022 The New York Stars International Culture Grand Celebration Gala, organized by I.C.I.- Designed posters for The 1st Starbright Youth Art Award and The 2nd Starbright Youth Talent Audition.- Designed the logo for the 86 Blue Sky Art Studio.

Shanghai, China

- Assisted in front-end programming.- Designed the website for 2021 World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference.

Taiwan

- Contributed to the front-end and UI design of the company's website.- Assisted the Marketing department with social media campaign.- Co-operated with the Art and Design department in assisting students to comprehend college prerequisites and develop portfolios.- Shared individual experiences and assisted in the development of personalized study programs.

Shanghai, China

- Designed the anti-fraud promotion products for Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau.- Designed injury prevention and safety promotion products as well as household goods for the residents in Tianlin Neighborhood in Xuhui Dist, Shanghai

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Graphic Design

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Communication Design

International Baccalaureate, Visual Art