With a background in design strategy and a strong foundation in graphic design, I bring a sharp eye for aesthetics to every project—ensuring that every product I touch is not only visually compelling but also easy to use.

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BRANDING

Brand & Strategy

Positioning & Copy

Naming

Storytelling

Logos & Brand Marks

DIGITAL PRODUCTS

Design System

MVP Strategy

Monetization Strategy

Product Design

INDUSTRY

Website Design

Website Development

User Interface/Experience

Motion Graphics

Social Strategy

VISUAL COMMUNICATION

Graphic Design

Illustration

Typeface Design

Photography

Motion

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3+2Y

3 years product design experience and 2 years graduate school

100+

Delivered project

300%

Increased team efficiency by implementing design system

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Junru Ruan (James)

UX designer

Junru Ruan (he/him) is an architecturally trained UX designer with over 5 years of visual design experience, and over 3 years of UX industry experience. With a sharp eye for detail and a thoughtful, collaborative approach, he blends aesthetic sensibility with user-centered thinking to craft meaningful digital experiences. Meticulous about the design details that shape everyday interactions, Junru strives to align user needs with business goals for impactful outcomes. Studio-bred and research-driven, he thrives at the intersection of design and development—bridging teams and translating ideas into successful, intuitive products.

“James is a genuinely thoughtful and talented designer, and working with him was a pleasure. Over his time on my team, he built confidence, stepped up to lead customer discovery, and contributed insights that shaped key projects like our LTL offering.

He is a Figma master and played a central role in building our design system, designing polished visuals and complex components that raised the bar for the product. Beyond his technical skills, James’s curiosity, collaboration, and authentic approach make him someone teammates naturally rely on and enjoy working with.

With his combination of skill, dedication, and genuineness, James would be a valuable asset to any design team.

Former Manager

“His work demonstrated a keen ability to synthesize complex spatial and social data into a compelling, accessible format”

Program Director at GSD

“I had the pleasure of working with James for three years. He's a very talented designer with a sharp eye for both aesthetics and user experience. He contributed significantly to our design system, elevating it to a whole new level-it became much more robust, user-friendly, and visually appealing thanks to his work.

James approaches every project with structure and logic, consistently delivering designs that make a real impact on users. On top of that, he's simply a great person-thoughtful, approachable, and always offering valuable feedback. It was a joy working with him.”

Former Co-worker

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Cinematography, literature, and poetry

Besides being passionate about UX, I am also a photographer. I love 35mm film, and I enjoy the mystery and craftiness of the movie and the unparalleled textures. I love traveling and exploring the nature in which we are so lucky to live.

Moreover, I am also passionate about cinematography, literature, and poetry. I enjoy beautiful words as well as breathtaking landscapes.

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(857) 891-7558

junruruan@outlook.com

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About

With a background in design strategy and a strong foundation in graphic design, I bring a sharp eye for aesthetics to every project—ensuring that every product I touch is not only visually compelling but also easy to use.

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Icons

Expertise

BRANDING

Brand & Strategy

Positioning & Copy

Naming

Storytelling

Logos & Brand Marks

DIGITAL PRODUCTS

Design System

MVP Strategy

Monetization Strategy

Product Design

INDUSTRY

Website Design

Website Development

User Interface/Experience

Motion Graphics

Social Strategy

VISUAL COMMUNICATION

Graphic Design

Illustration

Typeface Design

Photography

Motion

See Work

3+2Y

3 years product design experience and 2 years graduate school

100+

Delivered project

300%

Increased team efficiency by implementing design system

Icons

About me

Portrait of a man with brown hair and glasses on a flat gray background.

Junru Ruan (James)

UX designer

Junru Ruan (he/him) is an architecturally trained UX designer with over 5 years of visual design experience, and over 3 years of UX industry experience. With a sharp eye for detail and a thoughtful, collaborative approach, he blends aesthetic sensibility with user-centered thinking to craft meaningful digital experiences. Meticulous about the design details that shape everyday interactions, Junru strives to align user needs with business goals for impactful outcomes. Studio-bred and research-driven, he thrives at the intersection of design and development—bridging teams and translating ideas into successful, intuitive products.

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“James is a genuinely thoughtful and talented designer, and working with him was a pleasure. Over his time on my team, he built confidence, stepped up to lead customer discovery, and contributed insights that shaped key projects like our LTL offering.

He is a Figma master and played a central role in building our design system, designing polished visuals and complex components that raised the bar for the product. Beyond his technical skills, James’s curiosity, collaboration, and authentic approach make him someone teammates naturally rely on and enjoy working with.

With his combination of skill, dedication, and genuineness, James would be a valuable asset to any design team.

Former Manager

“His work demonstrated a keen ability to synthesize complex spatial and social data into a compelling, accessible format”

Program Director at GSD

“I had the pleasure of working with James for three years. He's a very talented designer with a sharp eye for both aesthetics and user experience. He contributed significantly to our design system, elevating it to a whole new level-it became much more robust, user-friendly, and visually appealing thanks to his work.

James approaches every project with structure and logic, consistently delivering designs that make a real impact on users. On top of that, he's simply a great person-thoughtful, approachable, and always offering valuable feedback. It was a joy working with him.”

Former Co-worker

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Cinematography, literature, and poetry

Besides being passionate about UX, I am also a photographer. I love 35mm film, and I enjoy the mystery and craftiness of the movie and the unparalleled textures. I love traveling and exploring the nature in which we are so lucky to live.

Moreover, I am also passionate about cinematography, literature, and poetry. I enjoy beautiful words as well as breathtaking landscapes.

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CONTACT

(857) 891-7558

junruruan@outlook.com

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Research

Resume

About

With a background in design strategy and a strong foundation in graphic design, I bring a sharp eye for aesthetics to every project—ensuring that every product I touch is not only visually compelling but also easy to use.

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UX RESEARCH

Journey mapping

Prototype

Usability Test

User Research

Wireframe

DIGITAL PRODUCTS

Design System

MVP Strategy

Monetization Strategy

Product Design

INDUSTRY

Architecture

B2B

Consumer

Logistics

SaaS

VISUAL COMMUNICATION

Graphic Design

Illustration

Typeface Design

Photography

Motion

See Work

3+2Y

3 years product design experience and 2 years graduate school

100+

Delivered project

300%

Increased team efficiency by implementing design system

Icons

About me

Portrait of a man with brown hair and glasses on a flat gray background.

Junru Ruan (James)

UX designer

Junru Ruan (he/him) is an architecturally trained UX designer with over 5 years of visual design experience, and over 3 years of UX industry experience. With a sharp eye for detail and a thoughtful, collaborative approach, he blends aesthetic sensibility with user-centered thinking to craft meaningful digital experiences. Meticulous about the design details that shape everyday interactions, Junru strives to align user needs with business goals for impactful outcomes. Studio-bred and research-driven, he thrives at the intersection of design and development—bridging teams and translating ideas into successful, intuitive products.

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“James is a genuinely thoughtful and talented designer, and working with him was a pleasure. Over his time on my team, he built confidence, stepped up to lead customer discovery, and contributed insights that shaped key projects like our LTL offering.

He is a Figma master and played a central role in building our design system, designing polished visuals and complex components that raised the bar for the product. Beyond his technical skills, James’s curiosity, collaboration, and authentic approach make him someone teammates naturally rely on and enjoy working with.

With his combination of skill, dedication, and genuineness, James would be a valuable asset to any design team.

Former Manager

“His work demonstrated a keen ability to synthesize complex spatial and social data into a compelling, accessible format”

Program Director at GSD

“I had the pleasure of working with James for three years. He's a very talented designer with a sharp eye for both aesthetics and user experience. He contributed significantly to our design system, elevating it to a whole new level-it became much more robust, user-friendly, and visually appealing thanks to his work.

James approaches every project with structure and logic, consistently delivering designs that make a real impact on users. On top of that, he's simply a great person-thoughtful, approachable, and always offering valuable feedback. It was a joy working with him.”

Former Co-worker

Icons

Cinematography, literature, and poetry

Besides being passionate about UX, I am also a photographer. I love 35mm film, and I enjoy the mystery and craftiness of the movie and the unparalleled textures. I love traveling and exploring the nature in which we are so lucky to live.

Moreover, I am also passionate about cinematography, literature, and poetry. I enjoy beautiful words as well as breathtaking landscapes.

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CONTACT

(857) 891-7558

junruruan@outlook.com

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