I’m a UCLA cognitive science graduate with a passion for crafting human-centered digital experiences. I enjoy building design systems, shaping brand identity, and blending visuals with thoughtful interactions to boost usability and trust. Currently I’m applying UX research and design skills at Orby AI and LinkedIn-related projects, while leading creative initiatives and community-building in remote marketing roles. I love mentoring peers, refining workflows, and bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design and collaboration.

Katherine Liu

I’m a UCLA cognitive science graduate with a passion for crafting human-centered digital experiences. I enjoy building design systems, shaping brand identity, and blending visuals with thoughtful interactions to boost usability and trust. Currently I’m applying UX research and design skills at Orby AI and LinkedIn-related projects, while leading creative initiatives and community-building in remote marketing roles. I love mentoring peers, refining workflows, and bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design and collaboration.

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I’m a UCLA cognitive science graduate with a passion for crafting human-centered digital experiences. I enjoy building design systems, shaping brand identity, and blending visuals with thoughtful interactions to boost usability and trust.

Currently I’m applying UX research and design skills at Orby AI and LinkedIn-related projects, while leading creative initiatives and community-building in remote marketing roles. I love mentoring peers, refining workflows, and bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design and collaboration.

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Language

English
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French
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Work Experience

Design Intern at Orby AI
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
UX: researched UX patterns for business users, guiding prompts for tools to perform tasks; analyzed interview feedback and proposed a diagram-based view to improve AI workflow visibility and user trust.
UX Researcher / Designer at LinkedIn
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led a comprehensive end-to-end UX audit of the LinkedIn Jobs interface; identified friction points in the application funnel; designed high-fidelity Figma wireframes and interactive prototypes, focusing on streamlining the 'Easy Apply' flow and improving information hierarchy. Resulted in a 40% reduction in perceived task complexity during final usability testing.
Founder & Digital Community Manager at Remote Creative and Digital Marketer
January 1, 2022 - Present
Achieved 1M+ organic views by identifying and capitalizing on emerging digital subcultures and media trends. Led a community of video editors and designers, providing creative direction and mentorship on post-production workflows.
Competitive USFS Figure Skater at US Figure Skating
January 1, 2011 - Present
Quadruple USFS Gold Medalist status in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Solo Pattern Dance, and Solo Free Dance (top 0.5%); National ranking 71 in Junior Ladies; organized local competitions at UCLA Figure Skating.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
September 6, 2022 - June 15, 2026

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education