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© Liwen Wu 吴丽雯
被锁在人间
+1 734 548 0501
wuliwen122@gmail.com
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© Liwen Wu 吴丽雯
University of Michigan, Taubman College | Master of Architecture | 05/2024 | ANN ARBOR, MI
University of Michigan, School of Information| Master of Science in Information (HCI) | 05/2024 | ANN ARBOR, MI
Huaqiao University | Bachelor of Architecture/Minor in Philosophy | 06/2019 | XIAMEN, CHINA
SKILLS AND DESIGN TOOLS
- Gaming Engine: Unity, Unreal Engine
- 2D Graphic: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Auto CAD
- 3D Modeling: Revit, Rhino, Sketch-Up, Blender
- Rendering: Enscape, V-Ray
- Motion/Video Editing: After Effects, Premiere Pro
- Technical Skills: Sketch, Physical Modeling, Graphic design, Photography, Laser cutter, 3D Printing
- Prototype: Figma, Vuforia
- Programming language: JavaScript, Python, HTML / CSS, C#
ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant | Taubman College | 05/2023 – 12/2023 | ANN ARBOR, MI
- Created 3D models with Rhino, AutoCAD as the main designer to showcase suggestions to clients.
- Established design goals, principles, and strategies that aligned with stakeholder objectives.
Graphic Design Intern | DoughMain Financial Literacy Foundation | 06/2023 – 08/2023 | Remote
- Designed graphics for use in social media resulting in enhanced online visibility.
UX Researcher | NOAA / GLANSIS | 01/2023 – 04/2023 | ANN ARBOR, MI
- Crafted an interaction map with Figma to decode the website's structure, establishing a foundational tool for future UI refinements.
- Devised interview protocols and surveys, conducting 4 interviews to uncover users’ needs, informing product design enhancements.
- Conducted comparative evaluation of 6 products, providing detailed benchmarks and informing design changes.
- Executed a Heuristic Evaluation, rapidly prioritizing major usability issues.
- Co-authored five literature reviews, synthesizing findings from interviews, surveys, and usability tests, presenting insights and solutions to clients.
- Conducted usability tests to collect user feedback, uncover usability problems, and devise design refinements.
UX Researcher | U-M English Language Institute | 09/2022 – 12/2022 | ANN ARBOR, MI
- Designed interview protocols and conducted 2 interviews to uncover the needs of different stakeholders.
- Created an affinity wall based on the data gathered from interviews to categorize different problems, enhancing the team's decision-making process.
- Wrote 2 research reports based on the findings to present the design solution to clients.
Designer | U–M Public Design Corps | 07/2022 – 08/2022 | ANN ARBOR, MI
- Summarized literatures to create drawings to present an overview picture of a brownfield to public.
- Developed surveys with Arch GIS and designed a brochure to promote and get feedback of the project.
- Created proposals with Rhino, Photoshop, and InDesign to demonstrate future use to local government.
- Present design to public: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/2fa966a3830e4c4b8e22dd69e7bea0b4
Architectural Externship | Myefski Architects | 02/2022 – 03/2022 | CHICAGO, IL
- Refined façade design of a store, using Photoshop.
- Organized modeling with Revit, and did rendering with Enscape and Photoshop.
Researcher | U-M Arts Engine: Digital city + Connected Citizens | 01/2022 – 04/2022 | ANN ARBOR, MI
- Conducted research on the prevalent use of cameras in Ann Arbor to gather initial data for the study.
- Created design proposal for a public square to explore the ways of using technology of surveillance.
Architectural Intern | Zhejiang Jianyuan Architectural Design | 06/2020 – 08/2020 | HANGZHOU, CHINA
- Led the project, including interview, initiation of the concept design, creation of proposals at different stages, using Rhino, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Enscape.
EXHIBITION AND PROJECTS
Taubman College Thesis Exhibition | 05/2024 | ANN ARBOR, MI
- Explored multicultural possibilities through literature review and historical image studies, utilizing After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Unity, and Blender to create cinematic representations.
M-Hackathon | 12/2023 | ANN ARBOR, MI
- Responsible for coding and UI design of an augmented reality puzzle game with Unity and C#.
Patient Room Renovation | 1/2024 - 4/2024 | ANN ARBOR, MI
- Investigated exiting patient room and renovated using virtual reality technology.
Permeable Connection | 09/2023 – 12/2023 | DETROIT, MI
- Conducted interviews with DTE stakeholders.
- Created design proposal and present to the clients.
Exhibition: The Contesting Landscape | Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism / Architecture | 09/2017 – 12/2017 | CHINA
- Surveyed and mapped an old community using Photoshop and AutoCAD, ensuring accurate representation of community structures and layouts.
- Created design proposal to rejuvenate the area, highlighting potential enhancements.