Julie Liu🇨🇦

About Julie Liu

Design Strategy | Experience Designer | Digital Innovation｜ AI + strategic at Design Community Platform

Experienced digital innovation and UX designer with over ten years of experience working at industry leaders such as Alibaba, Accenture, Opera, and Sohu. I specialize in digital innovation, user research, service design, product design, and AI-driven solutions. I’m also passionate about supporting startups and entrepreneurial teams through innovation incubation and design strategy.

Mentoring has been a transformative journey for me, as I’m deeply committed to making learning accessible and enriching the design community through shared experiences. I find great fulfillment in impacting individual careers and advancing our industry.

How I Can Help:

Navigating career transitions in UX design Crafting compelling design portfolios and resumes Deepening user research and human insights Co-creating design projects and guiding design competitions Enhancing design leadership, stakeholder communication, and team management Aligning design value with business goals Developing skills for both management and individual contributor paths

I’m excited to support you on your design journey. Let’s connect and create something amazing together!

Expertise

Sessions with Julie Liu

• Turn Ideas into businesses (60 min): Discover entrepreneurship and innovation in our mentorship series. Learn startup fundamentals, validate ideas, and create a compelling business plan. Master marketing, financial management, and navigate challenges. Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and turn dreams into reality. Book now to unlock your potential for business success.
• General Mentorship Session (60 min): This session is for general Intros, getting to know each other and discussing topics that may not have gotten covered by other sessions. Come say hi :)
• Elevate your Design Thinking (30 min): Elevate your problem-solving skills in five stages. You'll learn to empathize with users, generate innovative ideas, and create user-centered solutions. Through hands-on exercises and real-world challenges, you'll gain confidence in tackling complex problems creatively. Unlock your creative potential and become a design thinking master.
• Portfolio Review & Revamp (60 min): In these mentorship, we'll review your existing portfolio and provide constructive feedback for improvement. You'll receive guidance on enhancing visual appeal, organizing content, and targeting specific audiences. Revamp your portfolio to make a lasting impression and increase your chances of landing dream projects or job opportunities.

What mentees say

“Nancy gave incredibly thoughtful, actionable feedback. She helped me spot gaps in branding, personas, and user journeys I hadn’t noticed. Her insights on justifying design decisions were super helpful. I left with a clear direction for improving my case studies—highly recommend her if you're refining your portfolio.”

“I’m deeply grateful for her warmth and honesty. Her review provided practical, grounded support at a time when I truly needed it. She highlighted areas for improvement that I wouldn’t have noticed on my own, and thanks to her thoughtful insights, I now feel much more confident in redefining the direction of my portfolio.”

“I really can't avoid leaving this review after my amazing mentorship session with Julie. She is the most patient, attention-to-detail, and professional mentor I have met in ADPList. I booked for one hour but she extended it for 30 minutes more just to help me better, and she not only reviewed my portfolio in detail, but also trained my storytelling through a mock interview.”