ASPIRING DESIGNER
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ALANA LU
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Who am I?
I’m Alana, a first-generation Chinese American and the eldest daughter in my family. My grandparents immigrated from China to Vietnam, where my parents were born and raised before our family came to the United States. Growing up surrounded by Chinese and Vietnamese culture, language, and traditions has deeply shaped who I am and my appreciation for my family’s journey.
What is my goal?
My goal is to build a career as a UI/UX Designer, combining my background in Graphic Design and Computer Science with my interest in digital products. I’ve always enjoyed video games as a hobby, which sparked my interest in how interfaces, interactions, and visual experiences come together to create an engaging product. I want to bring that same curiosity into my career by designing digital experiences that are intuitive, visually thoughtful, and enjoyable to use. As I enter the UI/UX field, I hope to keep learning, grow as a designer, and eventually contribute to products that people genuinely enjoy interacting with.
What is my experience?
I graduated from the University of Maryland with dual degrees in Graphic Design and Computer Science, where I built a foundation in both visual design and technology. During college, I worked with Hack4Impact as a UI/UX Designer on a volunteer portal for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, collaborating with designers, developers, and project managers to create wireframes, prototypes, and user-focused designs in Figma.
After graduating, I worked as a Creative Designer at Northrop Realty, where I created marketing materials, branded graphics, newsletters, social content, and other visual communications. These experiences have allowed me to explore both digital and visual design while building a versatile skill set across different types of projects.
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