Danni Zhao—
A communications designer with three years of work experience, she currently divides her time between Beijing and New York. After graduating from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2022, she pursued advanced studies at Pratt Institute, further honing her skills and expertise in the field.

She is a dedicated designer with a solid foundation in education and professional experience. Specializing in branding, packaging, UX/UI, and experiential design, She is known for her innovative approach and commitment to pushing creative boundaries. With a humble demeanor, she strives to continuously learn and grow in her craft. Her passion for creating meaningful designs shines through in her work, where she seeks to make a positive impact through thoughtful and purposeful design solutions. Danni values collaboration and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others, believing that together, we can achieve greater heights in the world of design.


EDUCATION



Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY

Maryland Institute College of Art 
Baltimore, MD 
(STEM) Master of Science,Packaging, Identities and System Design
August 2022 - May 2024

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration (major) and Graphic Design (minor)
September 2018 - May 2022



EXPERIENCE



Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
Creative Design Internship, Alibaba Software Services Co., Ltd., Beijing,China


Nov 2022 - May 2023
Graduate Assistant, AFAR, Brooklyn, NY


May 2021- Aug 2022
Branding Design Internship, This One Design Co., Ltd., Beijing, China


2020 - 2021
Freelance Designer, Xinhua Wenxuan Publishing & Media Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
Freelance Designer, Center Stage, Baltimore, MD



CONTACT



Email:  danniz0411@gmail.com
Phone:  +1 920 570 5740
Ins: danniz_design
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