[About]

[About me]

Hey! I’m Kazarina Liao. Currently an HCDE master’s student at the University of Washington with a background in Film & Digital Media. I blend storytelling, UX research, and front-end craft to make products that feel intuitive and human.
My passion lies in crafting intuitive, user-centered designs that bridge the gap between technology and both younger and older audiences. I’m genuinely curious about people’s stories, and I love listening closely to their concerns so I can turn real needs into thoughtful, accessible experiences.

[What Can I Do]

UX Research

Planning studies, writing neutral surveys, interviews & think-alouds.

UX Research

Planning studies, writing neutral surveys, interviews & think-alouds.

UX Research

Planning studies, writing neutral surveys, interviews & think-alouds.

User-Centered Design

Incorporating storytelling and high-quality visuals can fosters emotional bonds, encouraging user interaction.

User-Centered Design

Incorporating storytelling and high-quality visuals can fosters emotional bonds, encouraging user interaction.

User-Centered Design

Incorporating storytelling and high-quality visuals can fosters emotional bonds, encouraging user interaction.

Collaboration in Design

Collaborating with teams and projects to create innovative solutions.

Collaboration in Design

Collaborating with teams and projects to create innovative solutions.

Collaboration in Design

Collaborating with teams and projects to create innovative solutions.

[Education]

University of Washington

Human Centered Design and Engineering

Sept 2025-June 2027

Seattle, WA

Build knowledge with: Theoretical Foundations of HCDE, User Centered Design, Research Methods, Programming

Bridged HCI theory and practice (e.g., Activity Theory, Distributed Cognition) into real projects

Collaborate with team to build user centered design

University of Washington

Human Centered Design and Engineering

Sept 2025-June 2027

Seattle, WA

Build knowledge with: Theoretical Foundations of HCDE, User Centered Design, Research Methods, Programming

Bridged HCI theory and practice (e.g., Activity Theory, Distributed Cognition) into real projects

Collaborate with team to build user centered design

University of Washington

Human Centered Design and Engineering

Sept 2025-June 2027

Seattle, WA

Build knowledge with: Theoretical Foundations of HCDE, User Centered Design, Research Methods, Programming

Bridged HCI theory and practice (e.g., Activity Theory, Distributed Cognition) into real projects

Collaborate with team to build user centered design

Film and Digital Media

Sept 2020- Dec 2023

University of California Santa Cruz

Film and Digital Media

Sept 2020- Dec 2023

University of California Santa Cruz

Film and Digital Media

Sept 2020- Dec 2023

University of California Santa Cruz

UX Design Certificate

March 2024- June 2025

University of California San Diego

UX Design Certificate

March 2024- June 2025

University of California San Diego

UX Design Certificate

March 2024- June 2025

University of California San Diego

[Fun Facts]

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Collection

I collect pins whenever I go

I have 50 for now!

Collection

I collect pins whenever I go

I have 50 for now!

Collection

I collect pins whenever I go

I have 50 for now!

Activity

Kayaking

or any water related activity

Activity

Kayaking

or any water related activity

Activity

Kayaking

or any water related activity

Pet

I have a pet bunny

His name is 兔呸 or Rocket

Pet

I have a pet bunny

His name is 兔呸 or Rocket

Pet

I have a pet bunny

His name is 兔呸 or Rocket

[Favorites]

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Favorite Movie

In the Mood for Love

Wong Kar-wai

Favorite Movie

In the Mood for Love

Wong Kar-wai

Favorite Movie

In the Mood for Love

Wong Kar-wai

Favorite Album

Hit Me Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish

Favorite Album

Hit Me Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish

Favorite Album

Hit Me Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish

Favorite Book

Taiwan Travelogue: A Novel

楊雙子

Favorite Book

Taiwan Travelogue: A Novel

楊雙子

Favorite Book

Taiwan Travelogue: A Novel

楊雙子

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