Portrait of Ary Tian
UI/UX Designer ✦ Digital Artist

About Me

I'm a UI/UX designer with a background in illustration and interactive design. Currently pursuing my M.A. in UI/UX Design at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, with internship experience at Amazon and Gameloft.

My Story

My design journey began in 2017, when I joined Gameloft Beijing as a Game UI Intern, creating icons and sprite assets for mobile games. That early experience sparked a fascination with how visual design shapes the way people interact with digital products.

From there, I built a foundation across illustration, interactive design, and game development at the Savannah College of Art and Design. I'm now pursuing my M.A. in UI/UX Design at the Academy of Art University, expanding my craft from visuals into research, interaction, and end-to-end product thinking.

In 2025, I interned at Amazon as a UI/UX Intern, where I researched user rating behaviors and prototyped AI-assisted rating experiences in Figma. I believe great design isn't just about aesthetics, it's about understanding user needs, iterating on feedback, and crafting experiences that feel intuitive and delightful.

Experience

UI/UX Intern 2025

Amazon — China

Conducted UX research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for AI-supported rating systems. Designed user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma to test and iterate on AI-integrated rating features.

Game UI Intern 2017

Gameloft — Beijing, China

Designed icons and character/prop sprite assets for a mobile game, ensuring visual consistency with the overall game style. Produced game-ready UI assets and sprites to support gameplay and interface interactions.

Education

M.A. UI/UX Design Sep 2024 – May 2026

Academy of Art University

Graduate studies focused on user research, interaction design, prototyping, and design systems for digital products.

B.F.A. Illustration · B.F.A. Interactive Design & Game Development Sep 2017 – Jun 2023

Savannah College of Art and Design

Dual-degree concentration combining traditional illustration craft with interactive design and game development fundamentals.

Skills & Tools

Design
  • UI Design
  • UX Research
  • Web Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
Tools
  • Figma
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Office 365 Suite
Code
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Front-end

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to collaborate or just chat about design!