Hi! My name is Ruitian Yang.
I'm an Experience Designer & Illustrator with a passion for bringing users and products closer together through thoughtful design. I am currently enrolled in a Master's degree in Experience Design at Northeastern University (2024-2026) and a completed Illustration program at the School of Visual Arts (2020-2024) in New York.
Focusing on finding the optimal balance between creativity and functionality, I have spent years developing my skills in UI&UX, 3D Modeling, Product design, and Game Development. I have mastered a wide range of technical tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Figma, C4D, Rhino, Unity, Arduino, , which allows me to flexibly respond to a variety of project needs from both a creative and technical perspective. This allows me to respond flexibly to a variety of project needs from both a creative and technical perspective.
Education
Northeastern University 09/2024 - 06/2026
- Master of Fine Arts in Experience Design | GPA: 3.9/4.0
- Relevant Courses: Prototype Design, Experience Design, Notational System, Research Method
Schoolof Visual Arts 09/2020 - 06/2024
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration | GPA: 3.8/4.0
- Relevant Courses: Graphic Design, UI/UX Design, Visual Computing, Animation and Visual Effects
Work Experiences
Intime Department Store | UI/UX Designer 06/2024 - 07/2024
- Participated in the iteration and UI design of a Chinese New Year campaign.
- Improved existing campaign pages to ensure alignment with brand identity.
- Created user interface elements , optimizing color schemes and typography
- Worked closely with product and development teams to balance technical feasibility with a seamless user experience.
Generation Game China Ltd. | Product Designer 06/2023 - 07/2023
- Participated in the product design process from user research and prototyping to final implementation
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate user needs and business goals into designs
- Conducted usability testing to gather insights for continuous improvement of product designs
- Created detailed design specifications and user flows using industry-standard design tools
Extracurricular
SVA Chinese Student Organization (CSO) | Operation Director 09/2022 - 05/2024- Managed the operation of the CSO’s Sina Weibo, WeChat public account, and Instagram
- Conducted data analysis to optimize CSO’s social media performance
- Planned the overall direction of tweet content, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Wrote, proofread, and reviewed content for all platforms, maintaining consistency and quality
Schoolof Visual Arts | Orientation Leader 09/2023 - 05/2024
- Assisted with activities and events aimed at facilitating the integration of incoming freshmen
- Offered guidance and support to new students during their transition to the academic environmen
Why Work with Me？
- I combine artistic creativity with expertise in experience design, enabling me to create designs that are both visually captivating and user-centered.
- With a background in Illustration, I bring a strong sense of visual storytelling to every project, crafting designs that resonate with users on a deeper, more personal level.
- Collaboration is at the heart of my work—I’ve had the privilege of working with multidisciplinary teams to transform innovative ideas into impactful, real-world solutions.