Hey, I'm Mao

I am a 36-year-old designer originally from China, and I have been living in Germany since 2011. Here, I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design in 2016, followed by a Master’s degree in Communication Design in 2019.

Over the past six years, I have worked as a UX/UI Designer, Communication Designer, and Art Director at various design agencies in Stuttgart. I am passionate about creating visually compelling and meaningful work, with a deep appreciation for aesthetics, visual culture, and art in all its forms. Through design, I strive to create experiences and visual narratives that connect with people emotionally, thoughtfully, and authentically.

Especially over the last two years, I have consciously evolved my creative approach beyond pure visual execution. My focus has shifted more strongly toward conceptual thinking, storytelling, strategy, and holistic brand understanding. I enjoy developing visual concepts that not only look aesthetically strong, but also carry emotion, meaning, and a clear intention. Moving forward, I’m excited to continue growing in this direction.

Living between different cultures has shaped both my personality and my perspective as a designer. It has taught me to stay open, adaptable, and curious — qualities that strongly influence the way I work and think creatively today. Staying fluid has become an important mindset for me: the ability to adapt, evolve, and move naturally through changing situations while staying true to myself. In design, as in life, I believe flexibility and openness create space for growth, new perspectives, and meaningful ideas.

As both a designer and a person, I continue to grow through new experiences, challenges, and collaborations. For me, design is ultimately about creating connection, telling stories, and bringing ideas to life in a meaningful, emotional, and human way.