Catherine Liu
@yiling-catherine-liu
Multidisciplinary product and installation designer focused on accessible, fabrication-driven work.
What I'm looking for
I am a multidisciplinary designer and artist with experience in product and furniture design, installation, and digital fabrication. I combine hands-on making—ceramics, 3D printing, laser cutting—with digital tools like Blender, Rhino, and Adobe CC to produce polished, exhibition-ready work.
I have supported client-focused product design for e-commerce, documented and photographed 3D artworks for portfolios and exhibitions, and assisted in prosthetics fabrication to inform accessible design decisions. I collaborate across cultures and disciplines, applying research-driven processes to solve visual and functional problems.
I bring strong communication and project coordination skills from legal assistant and resident management roles, and I pursue opportunities where design meets social impact, accessibility, and tangible craft-based production.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Volunteer English Tutor
Volunteer
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Designed and taught online English lessons for elementary students using interactive, cross-cultural methods to improve pronunciation and sustain motivation under after-school restrictions.
Legal Assistant
Beijing Dehong Law Firm
Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Assisted in legal research and document preparation for intellectual property and trademark cases, supported client communications and record filing, and provided English-language correspondence for international clients; coordinated logistics for firm delegates at INTA 2024.
Art Documentation Photographer
Freelance
Sep 2024 - May 2025 (8 months)
Provided professional photo documentation for 3D artworks used in exhibition applications and portfolios, managed shooting schedules and post-production to maintain consistent visual standards.
Product Design Intern
Creating the World Together (Beijing) IT Co., Ltd.
Dec 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 month)
Designed and optimized Amazon product listings and A+ content for exported furniture, improving visual storytelling and conversion through market research and brand-consistent graphics.
Resident House Manager
University Residence
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)
Coordinated logistics and maintenance for six international roommates, resolving issues related to pests, parking, and utilities while maintaining a safe and inclusive living environment.
Winter Intern
Beijing Bo Ai Hospital – Prosthetics and Orthotics Dept.
Jan 2023 - Jan 2023 (0 months)
Observed orthopedic consultations and assisted in orthotic fabrication and fit testing while analyzing gait patterns to inform rehabilitation-focused design decisions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Art Practice
2021 - 2025
Grade: GPA 3.84 / 4.0
Activities and societies: Coursework in design communication, visual communication, ceramics, sculpture, installation, video art, computer modeling, digital media; Berkeley Certificate in Design and Innovation; BCSSA public relations and airport welcome volunteer; resident house manager.
Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Art Practice with a Minor in Disability Studies; completed Berkeley Certificate in Design and Innovation and maintained a 3.84 GPA with Dean's List recognition.
Beijing National Day School
IB Diploma, Physics, Psychology, Art
2018 - 2021
Grade: 43 / 45
Completed the IB Diploma program, achieving a high-scoring IB Diploma used to prepare for university-level study.
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Portfolio
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