Hey,
thanks for stopping by
I’m Yutian, it’s pronounced “yu-tian,” kind of like “rainy day” in Chinese.

I really enjoy experiencing things — making ceramics, painting, cooking, skiing, traveling, or just getting lost in a good game.

I try to stay curious about everyday things — they tend to become inspiration in unexpected ways. I think that curiosity naturally shapes the way I design, too.
San Francisco Bay Area,
Where I study. Where I thrive.
How I work 🗓️
Systems first. I look for the smallest input that bends the longest curve — onboarding, loops, defaults.
Pattern over chrome. Interfaces that scale across surfaces, not just screens that ship.
Behavior, then pixels. What people actually do beats what they say they want.
AI, and human curiosity. AI expanded the way I work, learn, and create — but I still believe the best ideas come from human curiosity, taste, and imagination. That part can’t really be automated.
How I throw wheels 🛞  
Not (ready) for sale...
How I snowboard 🏂
Person skiing down a snowy slope surrounded by tall pine trees under a clear blue sky.
I'm much better now!
Let's connect
Always up for product chats, design crit, or trading cat photos.
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