Louisa is a designer.
Louisa works primarily in digital spaces. They like learning about humans and training their dog. They are dedicated to making work that does more good than harm.
For collaborations, or just to chat, reach out to them at louisataoliu@gmail.com.
Resume below ↓
Louisa works primarily in digital spaces. They like learning about humans and training their dog. They are dedicated to making work that does more good than harm.
For collaborations, or just to chat, reach out to them at louisataoliu@gmail.com.
Resume below ↓
Louisa works primarily in digital spaces. They like learning about humans and training their dog. They are dedicated to making work that does more good than harm.
For collaborations, or just to chat, reach out to them at louisataoliu@gmail.com.
Resume below ↓
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Maryland Institute College of Art, 2017
Post-Baccalaureate, Graphic Design
Maryland Institute College of Art, 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Philosophy
Boston University, 2009–2012
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Maryland Institute College of Art, 2017
Post-Baccalaureate, Graphic Design
Maryland Institute College of Art, 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Philosophy
Boston University, 2009–2012
INDIVIDUAL COURSES
Digital Accessibility Training
Level Access, 2019
UX Bootcamp
General Aseembly, 2018
Interaction and Interface Design Course
University of Baltimore, 2018
Continuing Education, Graphic Design and Printmaking
School of Visual Arts, 2013
INDIVIDUAL COURSES
Digital Accessibility Training
Level Access, 2019
UX Bootcamp
General Aseembly, 2018
Interaction and Interface Design Course
University of Baltimore, 2018
Continuing Education, Graphic Design and Printmaking
School of Visual Arts, 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Interaction & Communication Designer
IDEO, March 2021 — Present
As lead interaction designer for IDEO.com, oversaw a project to fully modernize legacy design assets, including: Transferring inherited Sketch designs into a properly organized and documented pattern library in Figma; updating UX and design language to prioritize accessibility.
Interaction & Communication Designer
IDEO, May 2018 — March 2021
Produced design assets for IDEO social media and illustrations for the company blog. Partnered cross-functionally with marketing and development teams to design new features for IDEO.com, from wireframes to launch. Managed and led UX/UI design for a large-scale internal web resource for IDEO employees.
Senior Designer, Digital
allbirds, November 2018 — May 2019
Created and maintained a digital pattern library. Worked closely with development team and product manager to execute digital designs for the ecommerce site from wireframes to launch. Lead a small team of designers on the creation of all digital assets.
Designer
idfive, June 2017 — July 2018
Executed web design, motion graphics, print design, identity design, user interviews, treejack testing, wireframing, information architecture, personas, website qcing, and presenting work to clients. Collaborated closely with accounts, development, and creative team to meet tight deadlines. Clients included Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts, and Smithsonian.
Development Intern
idfive, June 2016 — August 2016
Learned PHP, HTML, CSS, SASS from lead developers, helped with front-end development for idfive homepage & client webites. Worked with Drupal, Wordpress and Site Executive content management systems.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Designer, Digital
allbirds, November 2018 — Present
Created and maintained a digital pattern library. Worked closely with development team and product manager to execute digital designs for the ecommerce site from wireframes to launch. Lead a small team of designers on the creation of all digital assets.
Designer
idfive, June 2017 — July 2018
Executed web design, motion graphics, print design, identity design, user interviews, treejack testing, wireframing, information architecture, personas, website qcing, and presenting work to clients. Collaborated closely with accounts, development, and creative team to meet tight deadlines. Clients included Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts, and Smithsonian.
Development Intern
idfive, June 2016 — August 2016
Learned PHP, HTML, CSS, SASS from lead developers, helped with front-end development for idfive homepage & client webites. Worked with Drupal, Wordpress and Site Executive content management systems.
Designer, Exhibition Identity
Maryland Institute College of Art, May 2015
Co-designed the identity for MICA’s Post-Baccalaureate Thesis Show, Impossibility. Installed exhibition graphics & title wall.
Intern, Administration & Design
Martin Lawrence Gallery, August 2012 — December 2012
Designed and installed art exhibitions, managed inventory and supplies, updated client database, and maintained the gallery space.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Designer, Digital
allbirds, November 2018 — Present
Created and maintained a digital pattern library. Worked closely with development team and product manager to execute digital designs for the ecommerce site from wireframes to launch. Lead a small team of designers on the creation of all digital assets.
Designer
idfive, June 2017 — July 2018
Executed web design, motion graphics, print design, identity design, user interviews, treejack testing, wireframing, information architecture, personas, website qcing, and presenting work to clients. Collaborated closely with accounts, development, and creative team to meet tight deadlines. Clients included Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts, and Smithsonian.
Development Intern
idfive, June 2016 — August 2016
Learned PHP, HTML, CSS, SASS from lead developers, helped with front-end development for idfive homepage & client webites. Worked with Drupal, Wordpress and Site Executive content management systems.
Designer, Exhibition Identity
Maryland Institute College of Art, May 2015
Co-designed the identity for MICA’s Post-Baccalaureate Thesis Show, Impossibility. Installed exhibition graphics & title wall.
Intern, Administration & Design
Martin Lawrence Gallery, August 2012 — December 2012
Designed and installed art exhibitions, managed inventory and supplies, updated client database, and maintained the gallery space.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Designer, Digital
allbirds, November 2018 — Present
Created and maintained a digital pattern library. Worked closely with development team and product manager to execute digital designs for the ecommerce site from wireframes to launch. Lead a small team of designers on the creation of all digital assets.
Designer
idfive, June 2017 — July 2018
Executed web design, motion graphics, print design, identity design, user interviews, treejack testing, wireframing, information architecture, personas, website qcing, and presenting work to clients. Collaborated closely with accounts, development, and creative team to meet tight deadlines. Clients included Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts, and Smithsonian.
Development Intern
idfive, June 2016 — August 2016
Learned PHP, HTML, CSS, SASS from lead developers, helped with front-end development for idfive homepage & client webites. Worked with Drupal, Wordpress and Site Executive content management systems.
Designer, Exhibition Identity
Maryland Institute College of Art, May 2015
Co-designed the identity for MICA’s Post-Baccalaureate Thesis Show, Impossibility. Installed exhibition graphics & title wall.
Intern, Administration & Design
Martin Lawrence Gallery, August 2012 — December 2012
Designed and installed art exhibitions, managed inventory and supplies, updated client database, and maintained the gallery space.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Designer, Digital
allbirds, November 2018 — Present
Created and maintained a digital pattern library. Worked closely with development team and product manager to execute digital designs for the ecommerce site from wireframes to launch. Lead a small team of designers on the creation of all digital assets.
Designer
idfive, June 2017 — July 2018
Executed web design, motion graphics, print design, identity design, user interviews, treejack testing, wireframing, information architecture, personas, website qcing, and presenting work to clients. Collaborated closely with accounts, development, and creative team to meet tight deadlines. Clients included Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts, and Smithsonian.
Development Intern
idfive, June 2016 — August 2016
Learned PHP, HTML, CSS, SASS from lead developers, helped with front-end development for idfive homepage & client webites. Worked with Drupal, Wordpress and Site Executive content management systems.
Designer, Exhibition Identity
Maryland Institute College of Art, May 2015
Co-designed the identity for MICA’s Post-Baccalaureate Thesis Show, Impossibility. Installed exhibition graphics & title wall.
Intern, Administration & Design
Martin Lawrence Gallery, August 2012 — December 2012
Designed and installed art exhibitions, managed inventory and supplies, updated client database, and maintained the gallery space.
GRADUATE TEACHING INTERNSHIPS
History of Graphic Design
Maryland Institute College of Art, 2016
Led students in discussion groups about design movements. Deliberated course content with professors Ellen Lupton & Brockett Horne.
Type Intensive
Maryland Institute College of Art, 2015
Ran critiques independently, emphasizing design voice, proportion, and grids, using prior lesson-planning with Professor Maureen Weiss.
Interaction Design
Maryland Institute College of Art, 2015
Debugged students' code for interaction design using HTML, CSS and Bootstrap.
SKILLS
Design
Graphic Design, User Experience, Web Design, Product Design, Front-End Coding, Print Design, Typography, Identity Design
Software
Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Notion, Sketch, Zeplin, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Slack, Airtable, Pivitol
Development
HTML, CSS, SASS, JQuery, experience with Wordpress, Drupal, Shopify, & CRAFT Content Management Systems
SKILLS
Design
Graphic Design, User Experience, Web/App Design, Front-End Coding, Print Design, Typography, Identity Design
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Sketch, Invision, ReadyMag,
Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Slack
Development
HTML, CSS, SASS, JQuery, familiarity with Wordpress & Drupal Content Management Systems
AREAS OF INTEREST
Product Design, User Experience, Web Design, Identity Design
AWARDS & SHOWS
Thesis Project published in "Design is Storytelling" by Ellen Lupton, 2017
MICA MFA Thesis Show, 2017
Adobe Design Achievement & MAX Awards Semifinalist in Social Impact, 2016
MICA First-Year MFA Student Initiated Show, 2015
Alter Ego MICA MFA Show, 2015
Post Baccalaureate Thesis Show: Impossibility, 2015
Boston University College of General Studies Honors Award, 2009