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Xiaoyan Ma

Xiaoyan Ma

Long Island City,NY

Summary

Xiaoyan Ma is a third-year Graphic Design student at Pratt Institute with a strong interest in UX/UI. Her academic background spans graphic design, interaction design, and branding, allowing her to approach design with a multidisciplinary perspective. She excels in conceptual thinking, visual communication, and user-centered design, integrating storytelling and emotional engagement into her work. With a systematic and problem-solving mindset, she creates structured and scalable design solutions. Her experimental approach and cultural awareness enable her to innovate while addressing social and cultural themes, making her designs both meaningful and impactful.

Work History

Part Time Job

Pratt Institute
02.2025 - Current
  • Incorporated props effectively into performances while maintaining the illusion of invisibility or interaction with unseen items.
  • Incorporated audience suggestions or interactions into routines seamlessly, displaying adaptability and quick thinking in live performances.
  • Managed scheduling, marketing, and booking processes for self-promoted performances, showcasing strong organizational skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY
05-2026

Skills

  • Audience interaction
  • Physical flexibility
  • Emotional expression
  • Makeup application

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Elementary

Interests

  • Knitting and Crocheting
  • Community Cleanup
  • Electronics and Circuit Building
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Music

Timeline

Part Time Job

Pratt Institute
02.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Pratt Institute
Xiaoyan Ma