Welcome to My Portfolio!
Hi, I'm Ziyan, a UI/UX Engineer passionate about making technology accessible and enjoyable for everyone. I hold a Master of Science in Information from the University of Michigan, and my work focuses on creating user-centered designs that solve real-world problems. Driven by the belief that good design can empower and uplift people from all backgrounds, I’m eager to continue using design as a tool to make a positive impact.
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Education
Experience
2022-2024
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
2017-2022
Syracuse University
Master of Science in Information
​Specialization in User-Centered Agile Development
Bachelor of Architecture
Magna Cum Laude
Oct 2023 - Now
Eatclusive
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
Detroit River Story Lab
May 2023 - Aug 2023
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization
July 2023 - Aug 2023
Huawei Technologies Co.
June 2022 - Aug 2022
Yumiao Health
UI/UX Designer
Conduct survey on college students’ grocery shopping habits and perceptions on microgreens to assess market potential and information targeted marketing strategies.
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Design, develop, and manage company’s eCommerce websites using WIX and Squarespace.
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Create high fidelity mobile application prototypes in Figma, enabling stakeholders to communicate, make purchases, and track shipping progress. Mobile application currently under development.
Agile Developer
Optimized UI design in Figma to accommodate new and high-priority features for development.
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Collaborated with a team of 6 using Agile methodology to develop a testing version of the web application, implemented Firebase for the backend database and React with Redux for front-end user experience.
UI/UX Design Intern
Designed over 40 pages for the organization’s new website in Figma, enhancing visual aesthetics and user flows based on management’s requirements. Communicated design guidelines and updates to developers for seamless execution.
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Created custom templates and developed 20 webpages in WordPress. Facilitated domain transformation and implemented SEO strategies to improve search visibility and overall site performance.
ID+UX Design Intern
Conducted research on Natural Language Processing AI tools to analyze AI implementation strategies in B2B products.
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Led a team of 6 in a brainstorming workshop and a design workshop to revamp the equipment maintenance workflow for a harbor system. Utilized NLP AI to enhance equipment management.
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Submitted design outcomes for the 2024 iF Design Award.
UI/UX Design Intern
Reorganized the user workflow of the WeChat Mini Program by introducing a new flight search feature.
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Designed high-fidelity prototypes for the product's introductory screen, home page, and filter pages using Figma.