I'M
Leah (Dongni) Miao.
UX/UI DESIGNER
01 PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS LEVEL
ADOBE SUITE
FIGMA & SKETCH
95%
95%
JAVASCRIPT & CSS & HTML
75%
UX RESEARCH
85%
PROTOTYPING
85%
USABILITY TESTING
85%
INTERACTION DESIGN
85%
COMMUNICATION
90%
CREATIVITY
90%
COLLABORATION
90%
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DESIGN IS NOT JUST MY PROFESSION; IT'S MY PASSION. EVERY PROJECT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ME TO BLEND CREATIVITY WITH FUNCTIONALITY, CRAFTING EXPERIENCES THAT NOT ONLY LOOK BEAUTIFUL BUT ALSO RESONATE WITH USERS. I APPROACH DESIGN WITH A KEEN EYE FOR DETAIL, CONSTANTLY STRIVING TO CREATE INTUITIVE, VISUALLY COMPELLING SOLUTIONS THAT TELL A STORY. MY LOVE FOR DESIGN DRIVES ME TO KEEP LEARNING, EXPERIMENTING, AND PUSHING BOUNDARIES TO ENSURE EACH PIECE I CREATE IS NOT JUST A DESIGN, BUT AN EXPRESSION OF PURPOSE AND INNOVATION.
02 PORTFOLIO
03 Experience
2018 - CURRENT
Freed Photography
2017
Visual & Brand Designer
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Delivered end-to-end design solutions for digital and print products by aligning visual storytelling with user and business needs.
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Led the creation of marketing collateral (banners, posters, brochures) through a product-thinking lens—focusing on clarity, usability, and impact for diverse user groups.
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Collaborated closely with clients and internal teams to define project goals, gather feedback, and iterate on design solutions that balanced aesthetics with function.
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Developed scalable brand systems and guidelines used across multiple client platforms, ensuring consistency in UI elements and brand identity.
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Applied user-centered thinking to custom designs, identifying core user needs for niche markets (e.g., school branding, event materials) and tailoring solutions accordingly.
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Translated client requirements into design deliverables that improved audience engagement and clearly communicated value propositions.
Shanghai Media Group U.S. News Center
Reporter & Multimedia Editor
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Researched and interviewed to simplify complex topics into engaging narratives, building empathy for diverse audiences.
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Produced cross-platform content under tight deadlines, using agile workflows and iterative storytelling.
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Led video editing to ensure clarity, emotional resonance, and engagement.
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Collaborated with producers and journalists to create impactful multimedia aligned with audience needs and platform goals.
2016
Documentary Channel of Shanghai TV Station
Assistant Director & Editor
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Managed timelines, organized assets, and assisted in narrative development for user-centered documentaries.
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Conducted field research, scouted locations, and coordinated with stakeholders to align creative, technical, and logistical needs.
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Contributed to rough cuts and post-production feedback, refining the final product.
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Bridged vision and execution, maintaining creative alignment while adapting to real-world constraints.
CONTACT
Tel: 1-860-771-3293