EVE HOU
Email: evehouyiyi@outlook.com
EVE HOU
Email: evehouyiyi@outlook.com

The University of Edinburgh

Design for Change (MA (ECA))

Edinburgh, UK

09/2022 – 11/2023

Minzu University of China

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design

Beijing, China

09/2017 - 07/2022

Minzu University of China

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design

BEIJING, CHINA

09/2017-07/2022

University of Edinburgh

Design for Change (MA (ECA))

EDINBURGH, UK

09/2022-11/2023

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Baidu Campus Brand

Product Intern 06/2020 - 09/2020

Contributed to the UX design for both B-end and C-end interfaces of the website MARTI GEET, a professional platform offering computer science exercises. Designed and optimized its information architecture, functions and workflow. Designed the website wireframe and prototype, collaborating with the team until the handoff to developers for further implementation (https://www.matiji.net/).

Responsible for the UX and UI design of 2021 Baidu Campus Recruiting Assistant mini-program (already launched). The mini-program serves students from 30 target universities and other students participating in Baidu’s Campus Recruiting.

Took charge of UI design of Baidu Campus Elite Club’s official website; led the group which made the UI style guide; designed the website interface with XD; and launched the project by working with programmers.

Columbia Global Centers | Beijing

Dsigner (Internship) 09/2019 - 11/2019

Contributed to exhibition design tasks for A Drop of Water: The 4th No-Boundaries International Arts Exhibition; worked with builders to adjust installations for better visual effects; and designed publicity materials like certificates and cultural and creative products.

Kept a record of the event; held a post-mortem on the exhibition and promoted the exhibition by advertising it on social media.

Liyuan Culture Co., Ltd

Wall Painting/Showroom Designer 07/2018 - 08/2018

Worked with teammates to design the main showroom for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ key animations and wall paintings for the interaction showroom at Key Animation EXPO 2018, recreating the workplace where Disney’s designers worked in the 1930s.

Responsible for showroom design and organization, and procurement of all materials in the showroom.

The exhibition was held in the National Library of China. Interviewees all thought highly of the immersive experience. Moreover, the exhibition received rave reviews from the art education community and media organizations like China Daily, People’s Daily, China Education Television, etc.

Genius Maker Education (National-level Entrepreneurship Project)

Designer 11/2017 - 02/2019

Designed the company’s logo, product packaging, product manuals and publicity materials including posters and roll-up banners.

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Visual Communication Design Class of MUC

Class Representative 09/2017 – 07/2021

Assisted teachers with routine duties and led the class through various activities, such as organizing a study tour in Xinjiang to explore the cultures of ethnic groups.

Sweet Melon and Salty Naan Exhibition

Chief Curator 11/2019

Organized Sweet Melon and Salty Naan Exhibition by leading the whole Visual Communication Design class. The exhibition received high praise from faculty members of Academy of Fine Arts and visitors.

Publicity Department of MUC Student Union

Deputy Director 12/2017-12/2018 

Designed posters, roller banners and tickets for activities, and cover images for social media posts.

Organized campus activities, including “The Night for MUC Associations” and “In the Name of Associations.”

LANGUANGE & SKILLS

LANGUANGE & SKILLS

Language

Chinese (Native), English (Advanced)

Software

Adobe Suit, XD, Axure, Rhinoceros, Sketch, Figma, Premiere Pro

Soft Skills

Background research, user research, personas, information architecture, stakeholder maps, storyboarding, scenario testing, co-design, prototype design, user testing

Hobbies

Dance, music, photography, literature, travel