Welcome to Maomao's Portfolio
OPen

Hi there, Iā€™m Maomao Ding.
It's nice to meet you.

What I do:

User-Centered Design

Information Architecture

Low/High-Fi Prototype

UI Design

Visual Design

Design System

Wireframe

Content Strategy

Persona

User Journey Map

Qual/Quant UX Research

What I use:

Figma

Illustrator

Photoshop

Origami

Premiere Pro

Adobe XD

InDesign

Webflow

P5.js

Arduino

Bezi (XR spatial design)

What I'm like at work:

Cross-team Collaboration

Time Management

Communication

Problem Solving Mindset

Critical Thinking

Storytelling

Empathetic

Attention to Details

I am a User Experience Designer / Product Designer based in Seattle. With a strong background in communications design and HCI, I am skilled at creatively solving problems using design thinking. My user-centered design approach, combined with my empathetic nature, allows me to prioritize the user's needs and put humanity at the forefront of all my work.

I recently graduated from Human Centered Design and Engineering program University of Washington. Before that, I obtained my Bachelor of Fine Arts at Syracuse University in Communications Design.Ā I am currently open to work and willing to relocate to anywhere in the US.

In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring nice restaurants, exercising, and spending time with my cat. I am always excited to meet new people and collaborate on cool projects. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or simply want to say hi .

šŸŽ“ Degrees I earned:

M.S. in Human Centered Design & Engineering

University of Washington (2022-2024)

B.F.A. in Communications Design

Syracuse University (2018-2022)

šŸ‘©šŸ»ā€šŸ’» Professional experiences I had:

Instagram

In the summer of 2023, I had the opportunity to work as a Content Design Intern with Instagram's Core Creation team. Over this 3 months internship, I immersed myself in the dynamic and fast-paced environment of one of the world's top tech companies.

This experience not only exposed me to the rigors of the UX industry but also allowed me to collaborate with so many exceptionally talented individuals. I gained invaluable insights and skills that I am eager to leverage in my future careers.

Check out my internship overview here>>

United Nations

I had the privilege of working as a Design and Advocacy Intern at UNAIDS for 6 months. Each day brought new motivation, knowing that my design work could positively affect thousands of people.

While this internship primarily focused on visual and communication aspects, the soft skills I acquired during this period were invaluable. These skills enriched my professional toolkit and enhanced my ability to make meaningful contributions in a global context.
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Check out my internship report here >>

Tencent

This was my first professional experience in UX ever. My tasks involved designing the user flow for parents using a new educational product targeted at children between 5-10 years old. This internship introduced me to the UX industry and taught me to always put users' needs first.

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