Hi, I’m Jiuyan, I create better designs.
Designs look good, work even better.
I am a UI/UX designer, resides in Toronto. With over 5 years UI/UX design and 5 years graphic design experiences, especially solid UI skill, I create valuable better marketing-focused products that look good, work even better, and constantly looking to learn new things.
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Education
2005, graduated from my post-secondary study in China, majoring in Digital Web Design. 2019, I moved to Canada, had done my diploma in the Interactive Media Design program at Algonquin College and graduated with deans honors.
Nanchang Institute of Technology
(Nanchang, China)
2002 / 09 - 2005 / 07
Arts Department, Digital Web Design
Experience
I have about 5 years graphic design and over 5 years UI/UX design experiences.
RideShark Corporation.
UI/UX Designer
Jan 2022 - present
(Ottawa, Canada)
• Defined new style guidelines and redesigned SaaS dashboard.
• Conduct user research, defined users needs, pain points, jobs-to-be-done, created low-fi, high-fi wireframes.
• Conducted qualitative usability testing to uncover opportunities to solve problems.
• Collaborated with developers, product managers to deliver designs from scratch..
Xinhua Yuntu Pictures Network Tech. Co.,Ltd.
UI/Graphic Designer
May 2014 - May 2017
(Beijing, China)
• In charge of the typography design for the monthly magazine, which resulted in
raising volume of sales
• Designed new product and features from scratch. Launched online successfully.
• Collaborated with engineers to maintain the official website update.
• Created all of the branding and visual styles as well as coached designer team to refine the visual details.
Youzhong Network.
UI/Graphic Designer
Apr 2011 - Apr 2014
(Beijing, China)
• Conducted market research and user feedback
session.
• Designed users flows and visual effects for the
website’s
new features, as a result, the designs were accepted
and launched online.
• Communicated with the front-end technique team for
launching new features online on time.
China Vision Media Group Limited.
UI/Graphic Designer
Mar 2010 - Mar 2011
(Beijing, China)
• Designed various graphics (Logos, brochures, and
advertisements) for marketing.
• Created banners for mobile / TV terminal for renewal
support, which resulted in enriched communication skills with technicians.
Beijing Dadi Century Limited.
UI / Graphic Designer
Jan 2008 - Feb 2010
(Beijing, China)
• Brainstormed with colleagues and came up with new ideas
for the projects.
• Responsible for the graphic design ( brochures, logo,
poster, Calendar) that related to TV terminal.
Principles
－High Quality
Clarity design, every detail have to be condidered carefully. Make sure to be consistent. First impression matters.
－Creative
Consider the necessity of information, omitting any feature unnecessary.
－Simplicity
Keep user's needs in mind, stick with simple yet effective design to delight users.
I love take on new challenges, dig deep and transform them into accessible and intuitive solutions to close the gap between people and devices. Check out my works or contact me.