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I’m an interaction design student with a strong creative foundation in UX design, writing, research, and narrative design. I combine design fundamentals with practical prototyping to help people communicate and connect in a rapidly evolving world. My primary tools are Figma, InDesign, and Illustrator, though I am always seeking opportunities to develop more and new skills.…

Elaine Li

UX Designer, UX Writer, Graphic Designer, +2

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I’m an interaction design student with a strong creative foundation in UX design, writing, research, and narrative design. I combine design fundamentals with practical prototyping to help people communicate and connect in a rapidly evolving world. My primary tools are Figma, InDesign, and Illustrator, though I am always seeking opportunities to develop more and new skills.…

Available to hire

I’m an interaction design student with a strong creative foundation in UX design, writing, research, and narrative design. I combine design fundamentals with practical prototyping to help people communicate and connect in a rapidly evolving world.

My primary tools are Figma, InDesign, and Illustrator, though I am always seeking opportunities to develop more and new skills.

Skills

Experience Level

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Interactive Narrative / Project Manager / Narrative Designer (transmedia project) at Independent / Sheridan (Winter project)

January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025

Facilitated a semester-long group project recreating Orpheus and Eurydice via transmedia storytelling with partial implementation of AI tools. The project included physical artifacts, filmmaking, an interactive website, and AR/VR elements. Monitored progress and mediated conflicts among group members to ensure timely completion.

Narrative Designer / Game Designer at Pawzzle Studios

January 1, 2025 - Present

Developed the narrative of “Fractured Home,” a point-and-click visual novel designed to teach youth the nuances of healthy communication. Achieved third place in the 2025 Communication Games (Gaming Against Violence) international video game competition.

Interactive Narrative/Project Manager and Narrative Designer at Toronto Arts Academy (Winter 2025 program)

January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025

Facilitated a semester-long group project recreating Orpheus and Eurydice via transmedia storytelling, with some implementation of AI tools. The project included physical artifacts, filmmaking, an interactive website, and AR/VR elements; monitored progress and mediated group conflicts to ensure timely completion.

Research Assistant at Sheridan CER/IXR

January 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Created a hands-on ag ing simulation workshop for students and partners, focused on understanding accessibility using research-based data and design fundamentals.

Narrative Designer at Pawzzle Studios

January 1, 2025 - Present

Developed the narrative of Fractured Home, a point-and-click visual novel video game designed to teach youth the nuances of healthy communication. Earned third place as a winner in the 2025 Communication Games international video game competition hosted by Gaming Against Violence.

Piano Teacher at Toronto Arts Academy

January 1, 2024 - Present

Facilitated private and occasional group lessons for students of varying levels and ages while maintaining a patient and enthusiastic learning environment.