About me
I have a precise memory of how storytelling can change one’s perception. In my friend’s garden, there is a grand old tree. As darkness falls, its silhouette looms, creating an ominous shape that seems as if it could swallow me whole. I was scared of it, but then my friend told me it is the guardian of their household. My perspective altered, and I could perceive it more positively. Storytelling taught me to love, to fear, to laugh, and to cry, and all these experiences become part of the stories I tell.
I look forward to working with you to design stories that can feel special and unique to everyone.
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Education
09.2019 – 04.2024
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena, CA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in
Illustration with a Minor in Material Science
Emphasis in Motion Graphics
Graduated with Honors
Experience
07.2024 – Present
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Pasadena, CA
Freelance Graphic Designer
Design engaging characters and develop branding strategies. Make scientific concepts accessible and appealing to younger audiences through dynamic visual content and storytelling.
05.2024 – 06.2024
Midnight Sherpa, Los Angeles, CA
Freelance Motion Designer
Designed and colored animations for ABC’s Press Your Luck. Collaborated with teams to ensure visual consistency and delivered high-quality motion graphics on tight deadlines.
09.2022 – 04.2024
ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena, CA
Teaching Assistant
Supported instructor Miguel Lee in Advanced Motion Studio, and instructor Ara Devejian in Sequential Design 3. Facilitated weekly critiques, offering constructive feedback to students. Enhanced student development in character design, motion graphics, and 3D animation.
09.2023 – 04.2024
ArtCenter College of Design Copy Center, Pasadena, CA
Student Worker
Demonstrated deep understanding of various media and printing specifications. Collaborated effectively with team members to manage and execute high-volume orders, ensuring both efficiency and timely completion.
05.2022 – 08.2022
Midnight Sherpa, Los Angeles, CA
Motion Design Intern
Collaborated with creative directors, designers, and producers on various design projects, pitches, and productions for Audi, National Football League, and Dolby Cinema. Participated in meetings with clients, and brainstorming sessions with designers along with research, strategy, and execution.
Recognition
09.2019 – 04.2024
ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena, CA
Departmental Scholarship
ArtCenter Provost’s List / GPA of 3.80 or higher
2nd Place Winner, The 38th Annual Expressing Feelings Through Art Competition
ArtCenter Student Gallery
Sequential Design Poster Petco, Sequential Design Poster Curing Journey, Interactive Installation Cry, Sleep, Laugh: The Milk Dilemma
03.2024
Graphis New Talent 2024
Silver Award, NASA Brand Identity
Student Scholarship 2024 Competition, Society of Illustrators, New York, NY
Physical and online exhibition, Sequential Design Poster Curing Journey
2017 – 2022
Indie House, IMDb International Film Festival, Barcelona, Catalunya
Winner Best Poster, Movie Poster YA
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
Silver Key Award
Huntington Library, San Marino, CA
Congressional Recognition Certificate
Skills
Strong working knowledge of:
Acrobat, After Effects, Arnold Renderer, Cinema 4D, Figma, Illustrator, InDesign, Keynote, Lightroom, Media Encoder, Miro, Nomad Sculpt, Outlook, Photoshop, Procreate, Redshift, Slack
Design
Motion design, sequential design, storyboarding, 3D animation, 2D animation, graphic design, brand identity development, sculpture, 3D printing, oil painting, watercolor painting, bookbinding, risograph printing
Languages
Mandarin (native), Shanghainese (native), English (fluent)