WANTZU LIAO
Chicago,IL
Summary
I'm currently a senior student passionate and driven Visual Communication Design at SAIC, aspiring to grow as a UI/Graphic Designer. I'm eager to apply creative design skills and technical knowledge in typography, branding, and layout to contribute to innovative projects. And adept at working in teams and individually, and enthusiastic about learning and developing in a professional environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Anti-Cruelty Animal Shelter
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Completed mandatory training and passed an exam to become a certified volunteer
- Fostered animals, particularly cats, learning how to adjust to their various personalities and needs
Designer
Chinese Students And Scholars Association - CSSA
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in school events and holiday events.
- Designed eye-catching promotional materials, driving increased event attendance and participation rates.
Volunteer
Elderly Care Center
07.2020 - 08.2020
Provided care and companionship to elderly residents, assisting with daily tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Communication Design
School of The Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
Chicago, IL05-2025
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effect, Premiere, Lightroom)
- Figma (UI Design, Visual posters)
- Rhino (Architecture Modeling)
- Print & Production (Letterpress, Risograph, Offset production, and packaging design)
- Brand Identity & Visual Systems (Logo design, typography, color theory, and brand guidelines)
- Publication & Editorial design (Layout design, print production, bookmaking, and experimental typography)
- UI/UX & Digital design (Wireframing, prototyping, user research, and interactive design)
- Marketing & Social Media design (Event branding, promotional materials, and digital campaigns)
Languages
English
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Interests
I enjoy staying active through workouts and finding new ways to stay energized Cooking and discovering new restaurants are things I love, as they let me explore different flavors and cultures I'm also teaching myself tattooing, experimenting with both hand-poking and tattoo machines Beyond that, I like helping others with assembling and organizing spaces, finding satisfaction in making things come together Music is another passion of mine—I'm always searching for new songs and artists to inspire me
Timeline
Designer
Chinese Students And Scholars Association - CSSA
01.2023 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Anti-Cruelty Animal Shelter
01.2023 - 01.2024
Volunteer
Elderly Care Center
07.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Communication Design
School of The Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
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