Puxi Yang

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN (SCAD) ATLANTA

Puxi Yang is a Graphic and UX/UI designer currently pursuing his Master degree in Graphic Design and Visual Experience Major from SCAD Atlanta. Before he came to SCAD, he earned a Bachelor degree in Visual Communication from East China Normal University. He is dedicated to combining the user-centered approach with appealing visual design to create an intuitive and delightful experience. Solving problems, fighting for aesthetics, and optimizing user experience are the goals that he works for in every project. When he is not working, he never stops his steps to travel and explore. Curiosity fills his life.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
I was born in Wuhan, China and currently living in Atlanta GA.

LEFTY OR RIGHTY?
Righty

MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
A night owl trying to shift to a morning person

FICTIONAL OR HISTORICAL CHARACTER YOU IDENTIFY WITH?
Haven’t found one yet.

FAVORITE MOVIE?
Infernal Affairs series

FAVORITE TV BINGE WATCH?
Chef’s Table, I like to watch shows where each episode has an individual story

FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM?
Instagram

FAVORITE PODCAST?
Design Matters

FAVORITE FINE ARTIST?
Sol LeWitt

LAST BOOK YOU READ?
Factfulness by Hans Rosling

FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE?
Atlanta Music Project

FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY?
Shopping and expanding my vintage camera, toy, and denim supply collections.

DO YOU PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT?
Piano and Guitar

IF YOU WERE NOT A DESIGNER, WHAT WOULD YOU BE?
Run a boutique shop and sell good design products

A MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?
“Be curious and do.” Shout out to professor Holly Quarzo who has a far-reaching influence on me.

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