I’m a presentation designer who turns loose outlines into clear, client-ready decks fast. I work in Figma and Photoshop and use AI image pipelines when they genuinely help the story. My focus is tight narrative, on-brand visuals, and reusable slide systems that make complex ideas easy to grasp in seconds. I’ve designed for deep-tech teams (AI, biotech, new materials) and culture brands alike. Earlier I co-founded a clean-tech venture using paper-based RFID, so I’m fluent in translating dense R&D without losing accuracy. Need an investor deck, sales narrative, or keynote that looks polished and lands the message? I’ve got you.…

Rui Ma

I’m a presentation designer who turns loose outlines into clear, client-ready decks fast. I work in Figma and Photoshop and use AI image pipelines when they genuinely help the story. My focus is tight narrative, on-brand visuals, and reusable slide systems that make complex ideas easy to grasp in seconds. I’ve designed for deep-tech teams (AI, biotech, new materials) and culture brands alike. Earlier I co-founded a clean-tech venture using paper-based RFID, so I’m fluent in translating dense R&D without losing accuracy. Need an investor deck, sales narrative, or keynote that looks polished and lands the message? I’ve got you.…

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I’m a presentation designer who turns loose outlines into clear, client-ready decks fast. I work in Figma and Photoshop and use AI image pipelines when they genuinely help the story. My focus is tight narrative, on-brand visuals, and reusable slide systems that make complex ideas easy to grasp in seconds.
I’ve designed for deep-tech teams (AI, biotech, new materials) and culture brands alike. Earlier I co-founded a clean-tech venture using paper-based RFID, so I’m fluent in translating dense R&D without losing accuracy. Need an investor deck, sales narrative, or keynote that looks polished and lands the message? I’ve got you.

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Work Experience

Freelance Presentation Designer at A WISE HORSE (Design/Art Studio)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Converted outlines into 20–60-slide decks in 24–72 hours; owned Figma component libraries and brand templates. Sourced and rendered AI images, then composited/retouched in Photoshop to achieve a cohesive visual language. Worked with clients like Biofonic and PulpaTronics to simplify complex concepts into engaging presentations.
Founding Design Lead (Brand & Deck Systems) at PulpaTronics
January 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Built the core deck library (50+ slides), icon set, and process diagrams; created the hero image kit used across channels. Contributed to brand recognition through effective design, supporting investor and partner conversations from June 2022 to January 2024.

Education

MA/MSc Innovation Design Engineering at Royal College of Art & Imperial College London
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
BFA Fashion Design at Parsons School of Design, The New School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
BA Philosophy at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, The New School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Technical Communication Designer - Complex R&D to Clear Presentations
    I specialize in translating complex technical concepts into presentations that decision-makers understand immediately. My approach combines systems thinking with strategic visual design to turn dense R&D into compelling narratives. What I deliver: Investor and partner presentation decks Technical diagrams and process flows Visual system architecture and brand frameworks Scientific illustration and data visualization Exhibition and pitch materials Recent work includes: Sustainable RFID technology → award-winning brand system (Red Dot, Dezeen, IDEA awards) Acoustic soil sensing → Terra Carta shortlisted presentation Multiple deep tech startups from concept to investor-ready materials My process: Decode - Understand the technical fundamentals and constraints Translate - Build accessible metaphors and narrative structure Visualize - Create presentation systems that preserve technical rigor while enabling rapid comprehension Ideal for: Deep tech, biotech, AI, and quantum-adjacent companies Startups preparing for funding rounds Research teams needing to communicate complex innovations Any project requiring technical accuracy with broad accessibility Tools: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, AI-assisted imagery, motion graphics I bring both technical understanding and design expertise - ensuring your breakthrough innovations are communicated with the clarity and impact they deserve.…