about me

Hello there, thanks for visiting my portfolio, aka my creative mind space :)

I am Liz Yau, a freshly baked UX designer, who has graduated with distinction (cum laude) in July 2023.

As part of my graduation, I completed an enriching internship at The Valley, a customer experience (CX) agency in Amsterdam. This internship allowed me to explore the role of voice user interfaces in B2C ecommerce sector. This was an incredible chance for me to learn about the future direction of digital communication.

My approach to life and work mirrors my personality, a delightful blend of extroverted and introverted traits. I genuinely relish the energy of social engagements where ideas are shared and connections are formed. However, I value my solitary moments just as much, using them to unwind, introspect, and recharge my creative energy. A fun quirk that you might appreciate is my love for word puns. They say puns are the highest form of literature - and who am I to argue with Alfred Hitchcock? :)

While I'm fully immersed in the UX field and constantly engaged with the digital world, I also hold a deep-seated fascination for antiques and vintage items. The allure of uncovering stories from the past, embedded within these timeless pieces, is irresistibly captivating.

Before finding my calling in UX, my journey encompassed a diverse range of fields, including sales, print media, and music teaching. I see myself as an adventurous individual, not afraid to take a leap into the unknown. This mindset has granted me an array of experiences that have broadened my perspective, fostered valuable interactions with people from various backgrounds, and most importantly, shaped who I am today. These experiences have also led me to my current position, further fueling my passion for UX design.

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EDUCATION

Mar - May 2024  ·  Memorisely
Design System Bootcamp

2020 - 2023  ·  De Haagse Hogeschool
Bachelor Degree of User Experience Design

2019  ·  Politechnico di Milano
Communication Design (Exchange Program)

2017 - 2020  ·  Hong Kong Design Institute
Higher Diploma of Publication Design and Print Media

2014 - 2016  ·  The Education University of Hong Kong
Associate Degree of Arts in Music

experience

The Valley (NL)
explore the role of Voice User Interfaces (VUI) within the B2C nutritional supplement e-commerce landscape with a research through design approach, with the ultimate goal to craft a set of design principles as the end result of this project
Graduate UX design Intern | Feb 2023 - June 2023

Public Dialogue (NL)
an online platform that facilitates dialogues between citizens and neighborhoods about local topics
UI design assistant | May 2022 – Present

Future Proof Labs (NL)
a research group that observes and co-creates at four living labs in the South Holland region how they operate and have an impact on their environment
Tool designer | May 2022 – July 2022

Miles (NL)
a startup design studio based in The Hague; was involved in multiple projects as visual & uxui designer, such as Hackathon for Good, Amehoela, ZorgActief+.
Design Intern | Sept 2021 – Feb 2022

Violin Tutor (HK)
worked as a freelancer to teach children of various ages and customized teaching materials to suit each individual’s problems and preferences
Self-employed | Sep 2015 - Feb 2019

Publishing Technology Center (HK)
a publishing center under The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Technician (intern) | Jan 2018 - Jul 2018