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Yani Liu is a UX designer based in Seattle, currently shaping user experiences at Autodesk with a thoughtful, hands-on approach. Rooted in empathy and a lifelong passion for creative problem-solving, she brings clarity and care to complex design challenges through observation, iteration, and balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yani Liu Q1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m Yani Liu, a UX Designer based in Seattle. I graduated from the University of Washington with a Master\u2019s degree in Human-Centred Design & Engineering. Currently, I work as an Experience Designer at Autodesk, a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Empowering innovators to design and make a better world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a young age, I enjoyed watching the creative art show “Art Attack,” hosted by Neil Buchanan. Which sparked my passion for hands-on crafting and free creative expression without limitations. As I grew up, I developed a keen interest in observing and understanding subtle differences in user experiences across various products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharing these nuanced insights with others deepened my empathy and guided me toward a career in design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being recognised by the London Design Awards is deeply validating. It reinforces my commitment to meticulous refinement and continuous improvement in my design work. This recognition inspires me to keep innovating, especially on projects that meaningfully benefit community-oriented initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Winning this award has boosted my confidence as a designer and brought more attention to my work. It has allowed me to engage deeply with peers and industry leaders, expand my professional network. And foster new opportunities for meaningful collaborations and discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experimentation is absolutely essential in my creative process. For The Vera Project, I went through extensive experimentation, including brand positioning, mood boards, visual languages. And numerous web prototypes\u2014each undergoing multiple iterations. I found this iterative and explorative process extremely fulfilling, enabling me to clearly identify and rapidly adjust to client needs. Resulting in a compelling and intuitive user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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(read more here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

here<\/a>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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