Hey there!

I'm Jiani Hou

I'm an adaptive product designer with a passion for motion design, stories, and anything that connects with humans naturally. I value big picture strategy, empathy, and design thinking in crafting the best experiences. Driven by vision, I believe we work best with flexibility, knowing when to push or pull.

After graduating from UC Berkeley, I now live and work in LA. Growing up in Tianjin, China, I live the best of both worlds enjoying the joys of both cultures. When I am not designing, I’m going through my list of 100+ restaurants in Los Angeles, watching old Cantonese movies, and drinking tea.

My Career so far

Having worked in various areas,  I have experience designing for mobile apps (iOS, android), responsive web, as well as OTT and hybrid apps. I have worked in companies of all sizes - from startups, to mid-size, to large corporate companies.

Product Design
UX/UI Design
Prototyping
UX Strategy
Design Thinking
Motion Design
Illustration

My current reading list 📚:

Ways of Seeing
Down and Out in Paris and London - George Orwell
Stories of the Sahara - Sanmao

Random list of things I Love:

Provence’s Lavender Fields,John Singer Sargent’s Watercolor Paintings, Aged Items, Mad Men,99% Invisible Podcast,Handlettering, Hemingway

I am also an avid supporter and promoter of art education throughCalCREATE, a visual artist, a reader, and a wanderer.

Places I've traveled to 🗺️:

Paris, Tokyo, Barcelona, Nice, Aix-en-Provence, Mykonos, Montreal, Osaka, Kyoto, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Philadelphia, Beijing, Nara, Rome, Florence, Venice, etc.

Want to get in touch?
Drop me a line!

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