Hao Liu | MUSE Design Awards
Hao Liu is a visual and cultural creative designer with experience supporting various brands and government cultural projects in China, gaining extensive hands-on expertise across multiple industries.
I am a cross-media designer and artist based in London and Hangzhou. I studied Visual Communication Design as an undergraduate and is currently a postgraduate student at the Institute for Creative Computing, University of the Arts London.
My research focuses on human-computer interaction and cross-media art design, covering areas such as branding, books, packaging, installation art, and interactive design.
I have worked as a visual designer and cultural creative designer for various companies in China, providing design support for multiple brands and government cultural projects, which has allowed me to accumulate extensive practical design experience.
As a visual and cultural creative designer, my work focuses on brand identity and product concept development. I’m responsible for establishing brand visual standards and creative planning, ensuring each brand’s consistency and uniqueness.
Additionally, I work on cultural projects for cities and government initiatives, enhancing local brands’ appeal and recognition. Currently, my research also dives into human-computer interaction, where I combine visual design with interactive experiences to create more immersive and emotionally resonant projects.
To me, design is more than just a visual expression—it’s a bridge for communication and a medium for interaction. By balancing functionality and aesthetics, design delivers real value to users. It allows me to turn abstract needs into tangible solutions, helping brands communicate more effectively, enhance emotional connections, and give each project a unique identity.
Design spans various fields, such as graphic design, installation, and human-computer interaction, allowing me to find the best way to elevate user experience and perception.
A “good” design isn’t about flashy effects or elaborate visuals; it’s about genuinely meeting users’ needs and adding warmth and meaning. Design is a creative expression that goes beyond aesthetics to address real-world challenges.
Good design engages with current social issues and offers new perspectives or solutions, creating resonance and impact for users. Ultimately, good design is functional, sincere, and prompts reflection and dialogue.
I’ve studied in both China and the UK, and this dual perspective greatly shapes my approach. I have a deep appreciation for Chinese traditional culture, with its rich historical and cultural depth, which sparked my initial interest in design.
In contrast, the UK’s open and inclusive design environment has given me freedom to explore and express creativity in new ways. This blend of Eastern and Western influences not only broadens my design perspective but also inspires me to integrate richer emotions and innovative elements into my work.
“The Child of Bie Mountain” is a brand identity project that blends the beauty of nature with an eco-friendly ethos. We selected biodegradable bamboo fiber for the packaging, using intricate illustrations to vividly depict the natural landscapes of Dabie Mountain.
This approach reflects the brand’s deep respect for nature and tradition, creating a high-end, nature-inspired identity. I joined this project to express my respect for nature and tradition through design and to bring more creative expression to environmental sustainability.
Hao Liu is a visual and cultural creative designer with experience supporting various brands and government cultural projects in China, gaining extensive hands-on expertise across multiple industries.
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