Portrait of Liam Duan

Design for clarity

UX/UI designer and front-end developer with a background in graphic design, branding, and visual communication. Focused on information structure, responsive web design, typography, and creating clear, meaningful digital experiences through thoughtful design systems and user-centered thinking.

Connecting UX, visual design, and front-end structure.

Originally from Hunan, China, my creative journey began in fine arts during high school before transitioning into graphic design at the undergraduate level and later expanding into information design, UX/UI, and front-end development during the rise of AI-assisted creative technologies. This evolving background has shaped the way I approach design — combining visual communication, structure, usability, and modern digital workflows.

I have worked on websites, branding systems, and visual communication projects for cultural organizations, nonprofits, and educational initiatives. My focus is on creating clear, meaningful, and maintainable digital experiences through thoughtful design systems, responsive interfaces, and user-centered thinking.

Design Process

My process balances research, structure, visual design, and implementation. I focus on making design decisions that are useful, clear, and maintainable.

01

Research & Define

Understand the audience, project goals, user needs, content challenges, and constraints before making visual or technical decisions.

02

Structure & Design

Create information hierarchy, wireframes, layouts, and visual systems that support usability, readability, and consistent communication.

03

Build & Refine

Develop responsive front-end solutions, test layout behavior, refine details, and improve maintainability for future updates.