Deyu

Deyu

Deyu

Deyu

"Phoenix"

"Phoenix"

"Phoenix"

"Phoenix"

Lyu

Lyu

Lyu

Lyu

BASED in Chicago, IL

BASED in Chicago, IL

BASED in Chicago, IL

UI/UX designer

Industrial designer

Photographer

UI/UX designer

Industrial designer

Photographer

UI/UX designer

Industrial designer

Photographer

Grounded in critical examination of our environment, my approach as a product and UI/UX designer guarantees the needs of individuals are met by leveraging my proficiency in industrial design amplified by my photographic capabilities.

Grounded in critical examination of our environment, my approach as a product and UI/UX designer guarantees the needs of individuals are met by leveraging my proficiency in industrial design amplified by my photographic capabilities.

Grounded in critical examination of our environment, my approach as a product and UI/UX designer guarantees the needs of individuals are met by leveraging my proficiency in industrial design amplified by my photographic capabilities.

Grounded in critical examination of our environment, my approach as a product and UI/UX designer guarantees the needs of individuals are met by leveraging my proficiency in industrial design amplified by my photographic capabilities.

Grounded in critical examination of our environment, my approach as a product and UI/UX designer guarantees the needs of individuals are met by leveraging my proficiency in industrial design amplified by my photographic capabilities.

Grounded in critical examination of our environment, my approach as a product and UI/UX designer guarantees the needs of individuals are met by leveraging my proficiency in industrial design amplified by my photographic capabilities.

Grounded in critical examination of our environment, my approach as a product and UI/UX designer guarantees the needs of individuals are met by leveraging my proficiency in industrial design amplified by my photographic capabilities.

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Phoenix Lyu

Phoenix Lyu

Phoenix Lyu

I am a UI/UX designer passionate about crafting human-centered products that blend functionality with creativity. My unique perspective comes from combining user empathy with a fresh, innovative approach, ensuring designs that are intuitive, impactful, and resonate deeply with users.

I am a UI/UX designer passionate about crafting human-centered products that blend functionality with creativity. My unique perspective comes from combining user empathy with a fresh, innovative approach, ensuring designs that are intuitive, impactful, and resonate deeply with users.

I'M AN INNOVATIVE DESIGNER AND DIGITAL ARTIST IN TOKYO. MY PASSION FOR MINIMALIST AESTHETICS, ELEGANT TYPOGRAPHY, AND INTUITIVE DESIGN SHINES THROUGH IN MY WORK.

From the age of five, Phoenix has been captivated by cars. It all started with a steering wheel driving simulator gifted to him by his father, sparking a lifelong passion for both cars and design. Today, that passion has evolved into a desire to create hybrid products that prioritize user experience.

Phoenix is particularly interested in designing how users interact with car interiors, especially in optimizing infotainment systems for seamless user engagement. As a passionate and detail-oriented designer, he is dedicated to uncovering user pain points and solving them through thoughtful, intentional design. Rather than catering to the majority, Phoenix focuses on creating solutions for the often-overlooked minority, addressing real user needs with precision.

From the age of five, Phoenix has been captivated by cars. It all started with a steering wheel driving simulator gifted to him by his father, sparking a lifelong passion for both cars and design. Today, that passion has evolved into a desire to create hybrid products that prioritize user experience.

Phoenix is particularly interested in designing how users interact with car interiors, especially in optimizing infotainment systems for seamless user engagement. As a passionate and detail-oriented designer, he is dedicated to uncovering user pain points and solving them through thoughtful, intentional design. Rather than catering to the majority, Phoenix focuses on creating solutions for the often-overlooked minority, addressing real user needs with precision.

My

My

expertise

expertise

(1)

APp DESIGN

(2)

Web design

(3)

3d rendering

(1)

APp DESIGN

(2)

Web design

(3)

3d rendering

(4)

3d Modeling

(5)

photography

(4)

3d Modeling

(5)

photography

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

amap beijing

design intern

2024

Lead UI low-fi design for the Runrui AI platform Work with 3 other designers to complete the platform that launched Sep 19th, 2024.

Assisted in visual design for the social media posting team.

Applied graphic design support to the development marketing team.

Learned marketing strategies through group meeting.

Gained valuable insights into marketing strategies through team meetings and collaborative discussions.

Developed strong cross-functional collaboration skills by working closely with engineers and marketing teams to align design with technical and business objectives.

amap beijing

design intern

2024

Lead UI low-fi design for the Runrui AI platform Work with 3 other designers to complete the platform that launched Sep 19th, 2024.

Assisted in visual design for the social media posting team.

Applied graphic design support to the development marketing team.

Learned marketing strategies through group meeting.

Gained valuable insights into marketing strategies through team meetings and collaborative discussions.

Developed strong cross-functional collaboration skills by working closely with engineers and marketing teams to align design with technical and business objectives.

Northwestern University

MS in Engineering design innovation

2024-2026

Currently working on a project for Procter & Gamble focused on real-world design challenges.

Enhancing skills in problem-solving and user-centered design through collaboration with a diverse team.

Northwestern University

MS in Engineering design innovation

2024-2026

Currently working on a project for Procter & Gamble focused on real-world design challenges.

Enhancing skills in problem-solving and user-centered design through collaboration with a diverse team.

University of illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bfa in industrial design

2020-2024

Achieved a GPA of 3.87.

Participated in a photography exhibition, deepening my appreciation for visual storytelling and the intersection of aesthetics and functionality in design.

University of illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bfa in industrial design

2020-2024

Achieved a GPA of 3.87.

Participated in a photography exhibition, deepening my appreciation for visual storytelling and the intersection of aesthetics and functionality in design.

Champaign photography association

president

2023-2024

Set up activities to bond friendships for club members.

Manage social and professional events for a club over 80 people.

Hold professional shooting workshops.

Create opportunities for professional portrait shooting/event shooting.

Learn valuable experience in leadership and task assignments.

Improve on decision making skills and communication skills.

Champaign photography association

president

2023-2024

Set up activities to bond friendships for club members.

Manage social and professional events for a club over 80 people.

Hold professional shooting workshops.

Create opportunities for professional portrait shooting/event shooting.

Learn valuable experience in leadership and task assignments.

Improve on decision making skills and communication skills.

dalian Maritime Navigation Co

engineering intern

2023

Assist in developing software for shipment monitoring.

Learning critical engineering skills such as coding.

Lead in the shipment tracking software UI design.

Acquire experience in combining engineering with design elements.

dalian Maritime Navigation Co

engineering intern

2023

Assist in developing software for shipment monitoring.

Learning critical engineering skills such as coding.

Lead in the shipment tracking software UI design.

Acquire experience in combining engineering with design elements.

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