A little about me…

Hi, there!

My name is Doris Yu, I am an interdisciplinary designer who works in graphic, product, UX/UI, and spatial experience design to create immersive brand experiences, encourage interactions, and evoke memories.

I love working with people from all around the world and producing works that include a diversity of different cultures and styles. I have a background in both eastern- and western-style education. I completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design at the University of Texas at Austin in May 2021.

During my time at UT, I played a significant and active role in the Japanese Association at UT where I designed promotional materials and managed its social media account. I also work remotely with Panopath, a company based in Shanghai, China, as a visual designer. I am able to communicate with clients in both English and Mandarin Chinese, and I have conversational ability in Japanese as well. I also worked as a Design and Marketing Lead at Bao’d Up in Austin, where I achieved both rebranding and store renovation projects.

In my design works, I use a variety of tools and software including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator for graphic works; Premiere, Lightroom, and After Effects for photography and videos; and Rhino 3D, SketchUp, and Key Shot for 3D modeling and renderings. I also use human-centered design research methods including interviews, journey maps, and user testing. I am interested in how people interact and communicate with each other and the things around them, how technology affects people in good and bad ways, and how to visually represent the passage of time.

Apart from design, I enjoy my life a lot by doodling, taking drooling photos of my meals, and petting my dog. I feel the most at peace when I am doing crafts, especially stickers, key chains, rubber stamps, and greeting cards for friends. I value friends and family, companionship, and love. I travel with my family every year and everywhere, and I love to sketch on the way as a form of keeping amazing views and wonderful memories.

I am open to connecting and discussing collaboration projects, freelance work, or coffee chats if you are interested!