EDUCATION
B.F.A. Visual Communications (Graphic Design)
B.A. English (Creative Writing and Literature)
B.S.E. Language Arts (Grades 6-12)
M.A. Interaction Design
Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Studies
B.F.A. Visual Communications (Graphic Design)
B.A. English (Creative Writing and Literature)
B.S.E. Language Arts (Grades 6-12)
M.A. Interaction Design
Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Studies
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, etc), Sketch, Microsoft Office, SPSS
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, etc), Sketch, Microsoft Office, SPSS
RESEARCH SKILLS
Ethnographic Study, Survey Development, Formal and Informal Interviews, Task Flow Analysis, Competition Analysis, Persona Development, User Scenarios, Storyboarding Experience and Service Design, Wire Framing, High- and Low-Fidelity Prototyping, Usability Evaluation
Ethnographic Study, Survey Development, Formal and Informal Interviews, Task Flow Analysis, Competition Analysis, Persona Development, User Scenarios, Storyboarding Experience and Service Design, Wire Framing, High- and Low-Fidelity Prototyping, Usability Evaluation
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English (fluent, full knowledge)
Chinese (fluent, full knowledge)
English (fluent, full knowledge)
Chinese (fluent, full knowledge)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Designer | Spring 2017 to Spring 2019
Researched trends and industry updates, conceptualized and collaborated on new book and product lines, art directed illustrators on children’s books, and prepared files for production.
Intouch Proto
Senior Art Director | Spring 2019 to present
Create digital content (i.e. web pages, banners, emails, presentations, and social media) and print materials (i.e. brochures, books, identity guides, kits, and cards) that reflected current industry trends and standards; art direct and storyboard social video posts and banner animations; assist with pitches and new material conceptualizations.
Hallmark Cards, Inc. (Gift Books) Senior Art Director | Spring 2019 to present
Create digital content (i.e. web pages, banners, emails, presentations, and social media) and print materials (i.e. brochures, books, identity guides, kits, and cards) that reflected current industry trends and standards; art direct and storyboard social video posts and banner animations; assist with pitches and new material conceptualizations.
Designer | Spring 2017 to Spring 2019
Researched trends and industry updates, conceptualized and collaborated on new book and product lines, art directed illustrators on children’s books, and prepared files for production.
Andrews McMeel Publishing (Books and Marketing)
Assistant Art Director | Fall 2007 to Spring 2012
Designed and directed designs for books and promotional campaigns (i.e. ads, press kits, web graphics, digital announcements, sale sheets, etc.), and strategized tradeshow booth displays and product catalogs.
Assistant Art Director | Fall 2007 to Spring 2012
Designed and directed designs for books and promotional campaigns (i.e. ads, press kits, web graphics, digital announcements, sale sheets, etc.), and strategized tradeshow booth displays and product catalogs.
HNTB Corporation (Corporate Communication)
Design Consultant | Fall 2006 to Fall 2007
Developed corporate communication pieces (i.e. publications, presentations recruiting materials, posters, etc.) and supervised on-site press projects.
Design Consultant | Fall 2006 to Fall 2007
Developed corporate communication pieces (i.e. publications, presentations recruiting materials, posters, etc.) and supervised on-site press projects.
K&Company Graphic
Designer | Fall 2005 to Fall 2006
Conceptualized and innovated products for company’s newly established brand, and strengthened company’s relationship with corporate affiliates.
Designer | Fall 2005 to Fall 2006
Conceptualized and innovated products for company’s newly established brand, and strengthened company’s relationship with corporate affiliates.
IT Creative Advertising Agency (Taipei, Taiwan)
Design Intern | Summer 2004
Design Intern | Summer 2004
RESEARCH & TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Computing Sciences & Information Technology, Johnson County Community College
Adjunct Professor | Spring 2016 to current
Teach courses for various Adobe design software (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator) and develop and deliver course for Digital Media Assets.
Computing Sciences & Information Technology, Johnson County Community College
Adjunct Professor | Spring 2016 to current
Teach courses for various Adobe design software (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator) and develop and deliver course for Digital Media Assets.
William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Kansas
Adjunct Professor | Spring 2016 to current
Develop and deliver course for JOUR 612 Visual Design and Production and JOUR 300 Visual Storytelling.
Adjunct Professor | Spring 2016 to current
Develop and deliver course for JOUR 612 Visual Design and Production and JOUR 300 Visual Storytelling.