Hello!
I'm Wing Yee Chan.
An enthusiastic Art Director and Senior Visual Designer with a strong knowledge of UX/UI design, and the art of paper crafting. While my roots trace back to Hong Kong, my current base is in Berlin.
Professional Skills
UX / UI SKILLS
User Research
Information Architecture
Wireframing
Prototyping
User Testing
User Interface Design
User-Centered Design
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Figma
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
After Effect
Miro
Jira
DESIGN SKILLS
Art Direction
Conceptual Development
Branding & Identity
Visual and Graphic Design
Illustration
Visual Storytelling
Typography
MANAGMENT SKILLS
Leadership
Team Building and Collaboration
Project Management
Decision-making
Stakeholder Management
Conflict Resolution
Mentoring and Coaching
LANGUAGES
Cantonese,
Traditional Chinese
Native
English
Fluent
Mandarin,
Simplified Chinese
Fluent
German
Learner – B1
Portfolio
MY WORKS. SEE MORE >
Long Story short
Education and Experiences
UX/UI Designer
InnerSun – Mental Health Self-Care and Awareness App Project
May 2023 – Oct 2024
InnerSun: A Mental Health Self-Care and Awareness App project that began as a student endeavor ( CareerFoundry – UX Design Program (AfA)) and evolved into a fully invested venture. Witnessing its progression from conception to investment, it stands as a beacon of mental health support, illuminating pathways toward enhanced well-being. As the UX/UI Designer, I work with a small team in shaping this transformative mobile application, dedicated to nurturing self-care and self-awareness.
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Developed UX skills, including user-centered design, information architecture, wireframing, and prototyping.
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Conducted usability testing and embraced design thinking for problem-solving.
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Directed CI and brand design strategies to establish a cohesive brand identity for InnerSun, aligning with its mission and values.
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Collaborated in cross-functional teams and mastered design tools.
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Ensured accessibility and inclusivity in design.
Graphic Designer
Medici Living Group –
QUARTERS Digital Service GmbH
Nov 2019 – Jan 2021
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Executed projects from concept to completion, specializing in corporate design and a variety of online and office advertisements such as brochures, booklets, EDM, advertisements, cards, and event promotions.
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Managed both internal and external design materials.
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Collaborated with the marketing team and interior designers.
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Demonstrated self-sufficiency in managing design projects.
Traveler and Worker
Work & Travel in Australia and Asia
2013 – 2015
Skycity Darwin LTD - Room Attendant, Apr - Nov 13
PHO Vietnamese Restaurant - Wait Staff, Mar - Aug 14
Lowana Fruits - Fruit Packer, Sept 14 - Feb 15
Visual Designer
DigitalRev Limited
2009 – 2012
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Focused on website design, booklets, postcards, and leaflets.
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Led projects for the brand and retail stores.
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Collaborated with teammates in different locations.
Education – Assoicate in Design,
Visual Communication
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Community College
2005 – 2007
A+ grade in Design Principles
A grade in Design Thinking
A grade in Visual Literacy
Senior Graphic Designer
PlusDental – Sunshine Smile GmbH
Jun 2021 – Jan 2023
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Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, overseeing creative direction, campaign ideation, and executing photo shoots and production processes, creating handcrafted artworks for impactful campaigns.
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Played a pivotal role in rebranding initiatives, contributing to the overall visual identity transformation and success of the organization.
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Created handcrafted artwork for campaigns.
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Designed various materials, including paid social ads, Google ads, social media content, illustrations, brochures, cards, and packaging.
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Collaborated closely with the performance and social media marketing team.
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Demonstrated autonomy in design projects, utilizing project management tools like Jira.
Communication Designer
Löwe & Löwe Wirtschaftswerbung GmbH
Feb 2016 – Jan 2019
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Worked with a diverse clientele in both B2B and B2C projects.
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Specialized in corporate branding, printed advertisements, brochures, posters, leaflets, and catalog design, as well as UI website development.
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Produced advertisements for client promotions and effectively managed design projects independently.
Senior Visual Designer
Purple Cow Communications LTD
2012 – 2013
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Provided art direction for projects and oversaw end-to-end production, including video and photo shoots.
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Managed large-scale print advertisements, such as billboards and bus ads.
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Designed POP materials, magazine advertisements, packaging, EDM, and various promotional items.
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Independently managed diverse projects.
Junior Graphic Designer
Mussi Galore Design Limited
2007 – 2009
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Specialized in packaging and logo design, serving a variety of clients.
Born
1985
I've arrived! 🎉
Contact
To know more about Wing Yee Chan's expertise and
how this bright young talent can best assist your company, please feel free to contact her today.
+49 (0) 152 56228091
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