About Miaoqi

As a UX person, my primary concern is to bring users’ felt experience into every piece of design(s), and I really hope the users (audiences) to be able to find the connections between physical world and designs, whatever the form it is.

In my understanding, music, films, games and paintings are all “designs”, because basically, they aim at giving audience a unique form of experience. Although people may interpret it in different ways, it will finally echo audience’s own stories in the way that makes sense to them, and the very moment of pleasure will occur when they see the connection.

I am a big fan of Art design, (although I just got into it), especially the one powered by great concept, furnished by sexy color, and at the same time, conveying the desired message. During internship this summer, I saw many artists spending quite a bit time in the logo thing; they modify the designs from time to time, struggling to reach simplicity and aesthetics.

Being an “outsider”, I initially thought the one with awesome looking should win the contract in the end, yet then I was taught the one full of messages finally invited money. That is not to say a good graphic does not pursue a pretty face, instead, the aesthetic experience of our audiences should be taken into account as well, otherwise, it is just an image consist of some shapes.

The one I favor recently is designed for “PopEater” site of AOL:

(Created by Ryan McCullah and Rodger Schulz @ AOL Dulles)

As you can see, it highlights the sense of being at a fun place; the curvy shapes make it look cute, and the contrast of pink and dark colors make it sexy. Not only it is eye-catching, but also it tells people what this site is about.

When it comes to my expectation, I wish I could run my brain in a more creative way, and finally become a better designer with tons of innovative and sensible ideas.