My Design Journey
Dec 2023 - Oct 2024
Jan 2024 - May 2024
Apr 2024 - Present
May 2024 - Present
May 2024 - Oct 2024
June 2024 - Aug 2024
Design Executive Board / Cognitive Science Student Association
Design Lead / Association for Computing Machinery
UI/UX Designer / Cornerstone Community Consultants
Product Designer / Triton Software Engineering
Design Lead / KSDT Radio
Proposal Researcher / NASA L’Space
July 2024 - Sep 2024
Sep 2024 - Present
Sep 2024 - Present
Sep 2024 - Present
UI/UX Designer / HandsOn San Diego
Marketing Intern / UC San Diego Basic Needs Center
VP Marketing & Design Lead / Sustainable Investment Group
Research Intern / United States Department of Defense
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Why Do I Design?
As a natural creative, I’ve explored a wide range of artistic mediums, including graphic design, linocut block-printing, charcoal, acrylics, ceramics, polymer sculpting, analog photography- pretty much any creative endeavor you can think of, I’ve likely tried it! What sets interaction design apart for me is its ability to create tangible change through even the simplest movement of pixels- a concept I find truly fascinating as well as rewarding.
Fun Fact: I took 126 photos of my hands to create this portfolio!
My Communities
ASSOCIATION FOR
COMPUTING MACHINERY
TRITON SOFTWARE
ENGINEERING
UC SAN DIEGO
BASIC NEEDS CENTER
As a design lead at ACM, I collaborated with an incredible team to design our matchmaking concept app: Klick. This was my first time leading a project so it was truly a transformative learning experience, making my connection to ACM especially meaningful.
As a designer at TSE, I have the unique opportunity to collaborate with other designers, developers, PMs, and EMs, to build pro-bono digital solutions for local non-profit organizations in our community. Its amazing to see my designs come to life and make a real world impact!
As a marketing intern at the BNC, I design impactful materials and campaign strategies to advocate for students' basic needs, de-stigmatize conversations, and showcase our resources to support 43,000+ students. I also update and redesign the website regularly to improve user experience.
My Design Philosophy
Outside of Design
Exploring national parks with my family!
Running on the beach!
Thrifting in San Fransisco!
Going to the gym with friends!
Making new furry friends!
Enjoying the day hiking!
Finding new study spots!
Hosting dinner parties!
Watching sunsets!
What I do for fun, outside of creative endeavors :)
Welcome to
My World of Design :)
Hello! I’m Vivian.
I design to simplify the human experience.
Currently, I’m a student studying Cognitive Science with a specialization in Design and Human-Computer Interaction at UC San Diego. Where my hands meet pixels, they become tools to connect communities, tackle complexity, and craft meaningful solutions with care and purpose. My goal is to bridge the gap between human experience and digital innovation- bringing a personalized touch into every digital shape
I encounter. At the heart of my work is a commitment to always delivering solutions that truly matter.
Some favorites from the Collection <3
Something I like doing is documenting little forms of love that I encounter in my day to day life. Taking snapshots of these brief moments allow me to capture emotion from different places. Naturally, this translates into the way I design. As a product designer, I create with intention, driven by a deep connection to the users I serve. Similar to the snapshots I collect, I strive to bring my own form of love to users through my designs, ensuring that every interaction- however brief or long- is positive.
Thanks for stopping by!
Let’s connect & create a positive impact together :)
© 2024 Vivian Liu