Digital Product & UX/UI Designer

Digital Product & UX/UI Designer

Digital Product & UX/UI Designer

MUCU

mucu is a self-initiated mobile platform designed to support cultural exchange and accessible learning. I led the full product design process — from research and information architecture to wireframes, interaction design, component library, and high-fidelity UI. The goal was to create a clean, intuitive, and human-centered experience that makes exploring culture simple and engaging.

01 — Challenge

  • Create an intuitive mobile platform that supports cultural learning, community exchange, and shared experience.

  • Initial research showed fragmented resources and limited access to culture-focused content.

  • The challenge was to design an inclusive, scalable, and easy-to-navigate system for users with different cultural backgrounds.

  • The product needed to balance learning, storytelling, and social interaction without overwhelming the user.

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Close-up of glossy red lips under warm light
Close-up of glossy red lips under warm light

02 — Process/Research

  • Conducted user interviews to understand motivations, learning habits, and cultural behavior.

  • Mapped user journeys and identified pain points to define core opportunities.

  • Designed information architecture that prioritizes clarity, discovery, and structured content.

  • Built wireframes and interaction prototypes to validate usability early.

  • Tested navigation flows and micro-interactions to ensure intuitive, human-centered usability.

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Model in red dress posing against crimson background
Freckled face with red chameleon resting near the eye
Portrait of woman with curly hair and soft red lighting
Model in red dress posing against crimson background
Freckled face with red chameleon resting near the eye
Portrait of woman with curly hair and soft red lighting
Model in red dress posing against crimson background
Freckled face with red chameleon resting near the eye

03 — Design Systems

  • Developed a modular component library for scalable navigation, consistent layouts, and reusable UI patterns.

  • Built a structured typographic system and neutral color palette for content-focused storytelling.

  • Designed icon, layout, and card systems optimized for readability and mobile interaction.

  • Created a visual identity that blends minimal design with cultural warmth and narrative depth.

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Macro shot of nose and lips highlighted by warm glow
Glossy red lips with soft skin texture under studio light
Glossy red lips with soft shining skin texture under studio light
Red lipstick applied on lips with natural freckles
Macro shot of nose and lips highlighted by warm glow
Glossy red lips with soft skin texture under studio light
Glossy red lips with soft shining skin texture under studio light
Red lipstick applied on lips with natural freckles
Macro shot of nose and lips highlighted by warm glow
Glossy red lips with soft skin texture under studio light
Glossy red lips with soft shining skin texture under studio light

04 — Outcome/Learnings

  • Delivered a functional prototype showcasing seamless content discovery, course navigation, and community interaction.

  • Improved clarity and usability through iterative UX testing and refined UI decisions.

  • Built an end-to-end UX process — from research to high-fidelity design — strengthening my product thinking.

  • Developed a scalable foundation for future growth, including courses, media content, and interactive storytelling.