Chi Zhang
UI/UX Designer
Phone:
269-249-7873
Email:
Location:
Kalamazoo, MI
Date of Birth:
May 5th, 1997
A Bit About Me
Hi there! I am a designer, illustrator, and oil painter studying UI/UX design and learning to create impactful applications. In addition to my learning, I am also doing freelance commissions for both commercial and personal use in various media. I am currently open to visual design, and UI/UX design positions.
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I moved to the United States from China in 2013. My journey on the opposite side of the world has amazing and developmentally astounding. As is common in asian culture, my family placed me under pressure to dedicate my learning to become a scientist, or position myself in the business world. Deep down I always knew, however, that my heart truly belonged to art and design. The best decision I ever made was to break away from the path that was laid before me, and to pursue my dream of creating meaningful art. I then graduated from Kalamazoo College in 2020, with an undergraduate degree in Studio Art.
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Soon after graduation, I started to learn more about design via online platforms. I enjoy solving problems and putting things together like puzzle pieces in the process of user experience design. Knowing that my work can, and does have an impact has also made me a more confident person. I strive to expand and adapt my thoughts, skillsets, and processes to cater to the changing problems and needs in the world around us. I would also love to be a part of an ambitious team that is craving a better human experience for us all.
Education
Related Experience
Kalamazoo college
2016 - 2020
Professional Practice, Advanced Studio
Public Art, Architectural Art, Art since 1960, Art before 1960
Basic Drawing, Traditional Practices, Contemporary Art, Ceramics, Sculpture, Printmaking, Digital photography, Film Photography, Intermediate Painting
Art Hop
2019 - 2020
Planned and co-hosted multiple art exhibitions managed by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo.
Coursera
2020 - 2021
Graphic Design Foundamental
Typography, Imagemaking, GD History, UI/UX Design
Freelancer Oil Painter
2020 - 2021
Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.
Utilized oil paints, acrylics, and charcoal to design mixed media, drawings, and painting pieces.
Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics, and charcoal on canvas.
Google UX Design Certificate
2021 - 2022
Completed rigorous training designed for entry-level job readiness. Topics included UX research fundamentals, inclusive design, wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes, and tools like Figma and Adobe XD. Completed hands-on projects and developed a portfolio with three projects.
Freelancer illustrator/Graphic Designer
2020 - 2021
Design commissions on Fiverr/Upwork
Engaging in communication with potential clients. Create commercially used book/album covers, as well as T-shirt design, logo design, and various different art works in a digital form.
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