Hi there,

I’m Tianyi Zhang, a UX/Motion Designer based in Seattle, WA.

My design journey began with a childhood love for animation, inspired by the storytelling magic of Ghibli and Pixar. However, the pandemic shifted my perspective, sparking a passion for using design to create meaningful, real-world impact. Attending UX events in San Gabriel, introduced me to user experience, leading me to pursue Interactive Design at SCAD. After graduating, working as a contract Interaction Designer for Google Maps further refined my skills, perspective, and passion for design.

I’m dedicated to crafting intuitive and engaging digital experiences that seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality. With a user-centered approach, I design thoughtful solutions that refine interactions, enhance accessibility, and create seamless user flows—all aimed at solving real-world problems.

Beyond design, I’m an aspiring mountaineer (YouTube: SaraVista). Living in the breathtaking Pacific Northwest has fueled my love for the outdoors. I believe in setting ambitious goals and taking small, consistent steps—an approach that shapes both my professional and personal journey.

Expertise 🧐
UX/UI Design, Product Design, Web Design, Motion Design,
Creative thinking, Design Thinking, Problem Define, Agile Methodologies,
Storyboarding, Affinity Diagraming, User Interview, Competitive Analysis, Persona,
User Testing, A/B Testing
Experience 💻
Shinga Creative Studio
UX/UI Designer
Dec 2024 - Present, Remote | Full-time
Feb 2024 - Sep 2024, Remote | Full-time
App and web design for the client's product.
Google Maps
Interaction/UI Designer
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024, Seattle, WA. | Contract
Nov 2022 - Nov 2023, Seattle, WA. | Contract
Develop & define 3D & Shallow Zoom level content for Maps.
SCADPro Design Studio
UX/UI Designer (Sponsored Projects)
March 2021 - March 2022, Savannah, GA. | Intern
UX/UI Design for clients’ products: Deloitte and Google.
PlayNetwork, Inc.
Motion Graphic Designer
Nov 2017 - July 2020, Los Angeles, CA. | Full-time
Motion design content and visual effects for clients’ in-store screens, including Victoria’s Secret, Morphe, Lululemon, Starbucks, and Journeys.
Qualification 🎓
Fun Facts About Me 🥳
Guitar Player
Animal Lover
Photographer
Adventurer

Let's get in touch!

Feel free to reach out if you want to know more about my projects or feel free to connect via LinkedIn. I’d like to share my experience and learn from you! Email: tianyisarah@gmail.com

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