Formerly a senior software engineer at
(2018-2023)
From engineer to designer
why I made leap
I once solved problems with code. Now I do it with design.
I once solved problems with code. Now I do it with design.
I once solved problems with code. Now I do it with design.
I once solved problems with code. Now I do it with design.
I once solved problems with code. Now I do it with design.
I once solved problems with code. Now I do it with design.
Selected Work
Selected Work
Selected Work
Selected Work
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test & iterations, research
test & iterations, research
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team-driven, layouts discussion
team-driven, layouts discussion
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data visualization, gamification
data visualization, gamification
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design sprint, sketch & storyboard
design sprint, sketch & storyboard
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Psychology-driven layout decision, competitive analysis, sitemap
Psychology-driven layout decision, competitive analysis, sitemap
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Craigslist Homepage Redesign
Craigslist Homepage Redesign
Craigslist Homepage Redesign
Craigslist Homepage Redesign
Craigslist Homepage Redesign
Craigslist Homepage Redesign
Information architecture
Information architecture
Case Study in Progress
Case Study in Progress
Besides...
Besides...
Besides...
Besides...
Besides...
Besides...
I Chase
I Chase
I Chase
I Chase
I Chase
I Chase
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I Don’t Just
I Don’t Just
I Don’t Just
I Don’t Just
I Don’t Just
other
other
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Motion Graphic & Video Product
Motion Graphic &
Video Product
I love storytelling, whether it’s for products, people, or ideas — always experimenting fresh and engaging ways to communicate.
I love storytelling, whether it’s for products, people, or ideas — always experimenting fresh and engaging ways to communicate.
Coconut Woman
Coconut Woman
A type-in-motion animation set to a vibrant, joyful tune. Created as a class project, this piece let me explore kinetic typography, rhythm, transition, and playfulness all at once.
A type-in-motion animation set to a vibrant, joyful tune. Created as a class project, this piece let me explore kinetic typography, rhythm, transition, and playfulness all at once.
Budget Buddy App Explainer Video
Budget Buddy App Explainer Video
This video for the Budget Buddy App project explains how the design simplifies budgeting for younger generations. Creating it highlighted the powerful storytelling ability of animation to craft engaging narratives.
This video for the Budget Buddy App project explains how the design simplifies budgeting for younger generations. Creating it highlighted the powerful storytelling ability of animation to craft engaging narratives.
LOTR Model Maker Video Edit
LOTR Model Maker Video Edit
A fan-edit of a Lord of the Rings (LOTR) model maker interview, focusing on selecting footage, storytelling through editing, and color correction & grading techniques.
A fan-edit of a Lord of the Rings (LOTR) model maker interview, focusing on selecting footage, storytelling through editing, and color correction & grading techniques.
Illustration
Illustration
Drawing has been my hobby since childhood. These pieces were created during my spare time as a software engineer, just for the joy of it.
Drawing has been my hobby since childhood. These pieces were created during my spare time as a software engineer, just for the joy of it.
Try hovering over it!
Try clicking it!
Try hovering over it!
The Impression of Pacific Northwest (PNW)
The Impression of Pacific Northwest (PNW)
Fleeting Life, Endless Journey
Fleeting Life, Endless Journey
Pen & Watercolor Illustration Series
Pen & Watercolor Illustration Series
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
From logos to posters, I see each piece as a chance to carry information and express character — sometimes for clients, sometimes for myself. Many of these were created during my grad school.
From logos to posters, I see each piece as a chance to carry information and express character — sometimes for clients, sometimes for myself. Many of these were created during my grad school.
BurgerMania Logo Redesign
BurgerMania Logo Redesign
A rebranding project for a local NYC burger joint — where I explored dozens of directions based on asks. Four logo options are shown here. Can you guess which one they picked?
A rebranding project for a local NYC burger joint — where I explored dozens of directions based on asks. Four logo options are shown here—can you guess which one they picked?
Poster Design
Poster Design
A poster inspired by the Daoist idea of “Highest Good is Like Water,” blending expressive Chinese ink style with modern composition.
A poster inspired by the Daoist idea of “Highest Good is Like Water,” blending expressive Chinese ink style with modern composition.
Phat Rooster Studio Logo Design
Phat Rooster Studio Logo Design
Map Illustration of China
Map Illustration of China
My Personal Logo Design
A personal mark inspired by my initials — W, H, Q — and my network name that involves... a chicken.
My Personal Logo Design
A personal mark inspired by my initials — W, H, Q — and my network name that involves... a chicken.
Photography
Photography
I’m constantly captivated by the beauty of the world and try to capture it in fleeting moments. While I don’t always get it right, the joy of trying keeps me going.
I’m constantly captivated by the beauty of the world and try to capture it in fleeting moments. While I don’t always get it right, the joy of trying keeps me going.
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Projects
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