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.