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Catherine Liu

@yiling-catherine-liu

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Multidisciplinary product and installation designer focused on accessible, fabrication-driven work.

China

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining hands-on fabrication and digital design where I can advance accessibility-focused products, collaborate cross-disciplinarily, and grow in production and exhibition practice.

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

Current

Volunteer English Tutor

Current

Volunteer

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 3 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.

Curriculum Design Lesson planning Online Teaching Student Engagement Cross Cultural Communication Educational Technology

Current

Legal Assistant

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Beijing Dehong Law Firm

Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)

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.

Legal Research document preparation Client Communication IP Trademark Support English Correspondence Scheduling Logistics Remote Collaboration

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.

Photography Post production Scheduling Image Editing

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.

Product Design Amazon A+ Content Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Market Research Visual Storytelling Brand Consistency Competitor Analysis

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.

Conflict Resolution Communication Logistics Safety

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.

Orthotics Fit Testing Gait Analysis Patient Observation Prosthetics

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.