My approach is grounded in a deep understanding of design principles, UX best practices, and accessibility. I believe thoughtful design starts with empathy for users, business goals, and the teams building the product.
My experience across in-house teams, design agencies, and digital consultancies allows me to adapt easily to the unique challenges new projects bring. I work closely with strategists and developers, design with implementation in mind, and I’m always learning and finding ways to add value even when requirements are unclear or evolving.
Skills/Tools:
Design and UX
- Design strategy and research
- UI/UX
- Wireframes
- High-fidelity comps
- Interactive prototypes
- Figma
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Responsive design
- Branding, design systems, pattern libraries, United States Web Design System (USWDS)
- Design QC
Front-end Knowledge
- HTML/CSS
- Storybook/PatternLab
- Some Drupal theming
- WordPress
- Git and GitHub
Collaboration
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Client design coaching
- Design presentations
- Stakeholder alignment
- Miro
- Figjam
- Jira
Accessibility
- Accessibility strategy
- WCAG compliance
- Manual & automated testing (Siteimprove, WAVE, Lighthouse, keyboard testing)
What colleagues say:
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As a UX designer, Lian consistently brought a thoughtful, user-centered approach to every project, and as a developer, I truly appreciated how clearly and intentionally she translated design decisions into actionable, build-ready solutions.
– a former project teammate who is a Developer
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Lian’s commitment to championing user needs and aligning them with project outcomes has been instrumental in delivering holistic solutions. Her ability to identify opportunities for client value throughout a project’s lifecycle and her excellent communication skills make her an invaluable asset to any team.
– a former project teammate who is a UX Designer
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Lian is a seasoned designer and fast learner who fearlessly jumps into new projects and makes them work. With a sharp design eye and the nimbleness to code websites, Lian is that rare combination of artist and techie capable of delivering beautiful design and fast web pages.
– a former manager who is an Art Director
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