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Adara Lui is an Interdisciplinary Designer and Business Strategist who creates opportunities for delight and shared understanding across art, design, business, research, education, and food & beverage! ( ˘⌣˘ )✐ᝰ ⋆⭒˚.⋆

During off hours, if she is not braving the Los Angeles traffic for something good to eat as a ⭐ Certified Foodie ⭐, then she is learning innovative recipes from Chef & My Fridge or designing spaces in Animal Crossing!

M.S. Student, Integrated Design, Business, & Technology
University of Southern California (USC)
B.A., Fine Art
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Certificate, Programming Methodology
Stanford University
Certificate, UX/UI Design
Designlab
Apprenticeship, UX
DIA Design Guild
Current
- 2026 - Present | Lead Visual Designer, Pawppy
- 2024 - Present | Fund Manager, UCLA Social Sciences
Past
- 2026 - 2026 | Food & Beverage Consultant, Hyatt Regency
- 2023 - 2023 | Product Designer, Dragons Trading
- 2022 - 2024 | Program Manager, UCLA Health
- 2021 - 2022 | UX Designer & UX Researcher, UCLA
* Full resume provided upon request.

Comments from Past Collaborators & Clients

“Adara is a gem to have on any team. She’s always ready to speak on any and every topic. She makes you feel heard in the best way possible.”

"Adara is great at immersion. She has a knack for a cohesive, intentional world. Part of it is negative space, actually. Other is attention to detail, typography, colors, and characters.”

“One of Adara’s greatest strengths is her ability to synthesize research findings and data into clear, actionable insights—a crucial skill in any interdisciplinary field. Her professionalism and strong communication skills allow her to articulate design rationale with confidence.”

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“Saving One Turtle at a Time”

a personal comic