Hi, I'm Sophia Lin, a UI/UX Designer based in Whitby, Ontario. I'm a creative, adaptive, and strategic professional with extensive experience in user experience and user interface design, strengthened by a UX/UI certificate and ongoing Bachelor of Arts in Education.\n\nI have a keen eye for detail and a passion for visually appealing, functional web designs. I collaborate closely with teams to meet and exceed client expectations, conduct user research to understand needs, and translate insights into intuitive design solutions.

Sophia Lin

Hi, I'm Sophia Lin, a UI/UX Designer based in Whitby, Ontario. I'm a creative, adaptive, and strategic professional with extensive experience in user experience and user interface design, strengthened by a UX/UI certificate and ongoing Bachelor of Arts in Education.\n\nI have a keen eye for detail and a passion for visually appealing, functional web designs. I collaborate closely with teams to meet and exceed client expectations, conduct user research to understand needs, and translate insights into intuitive design solutions.

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Hi, I’m Sophia Lin, a UI/UX Designer based in Whitby, Ontario. I’m a creative, adaptive, and strategic professional with extensive experience in user experience and user interface design, strengthened by a UX/UI certificate and ongoing Bachelor of Arts in Education.\n\nI have a keen eye for detail and a passion for visually appealing, functional web designs. I collaborate closely with teams to meet and exceed client expectations, conduct user research to understand needs, and translate insights into intuitive design solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborate with clients to understand design needs for websites and logos; conduct UX research to identify user needs and translate findings into intuitive UI designs; liaise with developers to ensure proper implementation of website changes and enhancements; consistently meet and exceed client expectations.
Event Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Specializes in wedding and event design, creating cohesive themes, fonts, color palettes, and decor elements. Collaborates with wedding companies to develop motifs, color schemes, décor, and florals for ceremonies and receptions. Extends design services to birthday parties, baby showers, and civic events, including invitations, signage, and photo booth concepts.
Public Service Assistant at Toronto Public Library
January 1, 2017 - Present
Produced visual and graphic materials for library projects, including posters, panel displays, and event signage. Contributed to online and in-library displays to enhance patrons' engagement with library programs.
UX/UI Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborates with clients to meet design needs, including websites and logos. Conducts UX research to identify customer needs and translate them into intuitive UI design. Engages closely with developers to ensure proper implementation of website changes and enhancements.
Event Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Specializes in event design, particularly weddings, collaborating with a wedding company to create customized designs for invitations, fonts, color schemes, and overall themes. Develops mood boards, color palettes, decor elements (table displays, floral arrangements), and other decor elements based on each event's vision. Also provides design services for birthday parties, baby showers, and civic events, including decorations and photo booth designs.
Public Service Assistant at Toronto Public Library
January 1, 2017 - Present
Contributes visual and graphic materials for library projects, including panel designs, posters, and displays to support a range of library initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Art in New Media at Toronto Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
UX/UI Certification at University of Toronto
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Certificate of Digital Graphic Design at OCAD University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Diploma of Business Administration at Centennial College
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2012
Certificate of Digital Graphic Design at OCAD University
January 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025
Diploma in Business Administration at Centennial College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

UX/UI Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Certificate of Digital Graphic Design
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Diploma of Business Administration
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor of Art in New Media
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Education
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
UX/UI Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Certificate of Digital Graphic Design
January 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet