My Story: From Student to Interaction Designer
My main areas of expertise, experiences, and a bit more about me.
My practical focus areas are user experience (UX) design and user interface (UI) design. These two fields are interrelated and complementary, with a core focus on enhancing user experience and ensuring that users interact positively with a product or service. I am particularly interested in pursuing a career as a User Experience Designer or UI Designer.
Educational experience
Master of Interaction Design (illumination design)
University of Sydney
2023 - 2025
During my master's program at the University of Sydney, my coursework encompassed topics such as user interface design, user experience research, and advanced lighting techniques. I engaged in collaborative projects, conducted independent research, and presented my findings to faculty and peers.
Summer School
Zhejiang University
2024 - 2024
As a participant in Zhejiang University's summer school program, I attended specialised workshops, lectures, and practical sessions focused on media culture. These courses provided a solid foundation for understanding and communicating in the field of Interaction Design.
Visiting student
Tokyo University of the Arts
2019 – 2019
During my tenure as a visiting student at Tokyo University of the Arts, I attended studio courses within the Graduate School of Film and New Media. Additionally, I visited design exhibitions, attended lectures, and engaged in discussions with uni student about current animation production techniques and future creative projects.
Bachelor of Arts
University of Xiamen
2017 – 2021
My Bachelor of Arts degree more focused on Product Visual Design, including animation design, book design, and film production. I acquired foundational knowledge in design theory, graphic design, and visual communication, laying the groundwork for my future studies and career in Interaction Design.
Personal experience
Website Designer Instructor
Nanjing Sport Institute
2018 - 2019
Illustrator Designer
Siemens (China)
2017 - 2018
Conducted user interviews and surveys to understand needs and pain points of partners and our department
Conceptualised and illustrated a commemorative artwork celebrating the partnership between Siemens and Xi'an Shaangu Power.
Some early works
During my undergraduate studies, I not only participated in interactive design projects as part of my coursework, including website design and mobile app user interfaces, but also pursued personal creative endeavours during my leisure time, such as illustrations, comics, and short animated graphics. These efforts enabled me to explore various aspects of design and refine my skills across diverse mediums.
Self evaluation
I am proficient in using design tools such as Figma, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe Illustrator, which equip me to handle interface design and prototyping tasks required for UI design. In addition, I have mastered user research, requirements analysis, usability testing, and iterative design processes, which allow me to accurately capture and enhance the user experience in real-time. Furthermore, I have developed the capability to undertake, develop, and refine projects independently, alongside a systematic thinking approach and teamwork skills. These competencies help in creating and maintaining design systems, ensuring that designs are consistent and scalable.
