Lux is a Graphic Design Student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
They have had professional experience as the Design Editor for the Daily Illini and Graphic Designer for Illini Media, a student-led company on campus.
Additionally, they are involved in creating social media and marketing materials for the Asian American Association, leading workshops and presentations as Vice President for Character Creation Hub, and working on game and UI design/concept art with a team from Game Builders on campus.
As someone with a passion for problem-solving and innovation, Lux is always looking out for opportunities to grow as a designer and help create fun and eye-catching visual design and communication.
Skills: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Procreate, Figma, Design Sketching, Digital Art, Fashion Illustration, Marketing
Languages: English (Proficient), Mandarin Chinese (Speaking/Listening)
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Aug 2022 - May 2026
GPA: 3.85/4.00
EXPERIENCE
Illini Media Company | Champaign — Design Editor
Jan 2023 - Apr 2025
- Utilized Adobe InDesign and Photoshop for the creation of 5-8 graphics/pages for The DI monthly newsletter
- Guided and participated with a team of 8 in brainstorming and refining projects to boost productivity and project efficiency by half
- Enhanced article engagement by fulfilling illustration requests on Slack and visually appealing designs to boost print and website engagement.
- Updated marketing pages based on valuable client feedback, ensuring accuracy and relevance for ad purposes, resulting in increased event engagement and client investments
LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONS
UI-Con — Marketing & Design Editor
Jan 2023 - May 2024
- Designed promotional flyers and created the logo in Photoshop to promote the convention, through methods of digital and WOM marketing, increasing active users on the website by 67%
- Negotiated with external organizations to facilitate partnerships with local art businesses and sponsorships, promoting the convention to artists/vendors, resulting in over 700 pre-registration responses and successful collaborations with WEBTOON and various artists, raising more than $1,000
- Designed a cafe, sourcing materials and resources like menus, artwork, and signage to cultivate a cohesive and inviting space for customers, boosting customer engagement
Character Creation Hub — Vice President
Aug 2024 - Present
- Maintained the mailing list using Google to consolidate bi-weekly events and distribute email updates, increasing event attendance and improving communication with the audience
- Proposed innovative ideas for engaging activities, such as workshops and presentations during club meetings, resulting in increased engagement, and strengthened member retention
- Boosted club membership by capturing images and promoting the club on Instagram and Discord
Asian American Association — Graphic Designer
Aug 2023 - Present
- Designed promotional flyers for events, increasing membership participation and engagement
- Cooperated with the PR team on product designs using Adobe apps, raising funding, and promoting organizational presence