Kiànan Tân

#AGNOSTIC #EMPATHETIC

Mankind are born with empathy, and i think it’s exciting to use it for solving people’s problem!

With 7+ years of UX/UI Design experience, including Fin-Tech, SaaS and Business Website service, I bring a rich blend of creativity and business acumen.

My passion for exploration extends to traveling and podcasting, reinforcing my belief that curiosity not only drives innovation but also makes me a good designer.

about KIÀNAN TÂN
CURIOSITY MAKES ME
A BETTER DESIGNER.
CAPABILITIES

UI/UX Design

User Research

Visual Design

Branding & Identity

Wireframing

Prototyping

Figma

Sketch

Photoshop

Illustrator

Axure

CSS/HTML

EXPERIENCE
TAROBO|Design Manager

Jul 2020 – Present , Taipei

▌TAROBO App:

  • Simplified complex financial features into an intuitive app interface—covering fund details, comparisons, portfolio tracking, and market analysis—leading to increased 6.8% user engagement time and 2.5% power user growth post-launch.
  • Planned and Developed a tiered membership system to provide content tailored to different data security levels.
  • Built a comprehensive Design System with 100+ components, including data visualizations such as tables and charts, enhancing team productivity and maintaining consistent visual standards.
  • Collaborated with engineers on visual quality assurance, managed large design systems, and supported user testing sessions.

▌UG Hedge Fund Website:

  • Collaborated with UG hedge fund to digitize their website, transforming complex financial information into user-friendly digital products. This included fund details, client and asset management, and online subscription forms.
  • Identified product pain points between hedge fund companies and bank asset managers, conducted planning and design, and crafted end-to-end digital products within tight deadlines.
  • Planned and implemented an AI chatbot to alleviate customer service workload, and successfully conducted live testing at the launch event.

▌TAROBO App China Version (In Development):

  • Developed a financial tool for Chinese wealth managers, with stock info, watchlists, market data, and visualized charts, tailored to local user habits.
  • Planned and designed the app’s homepage and market information pages, leading designer team throughout the process.
TAROBO|UI/UX Designer

Feb 2018 – Jul 2020 , Taipei

▌TAROBO Web Product:

  • Established product guidelines and modularized components to streamline workflows, educing design inconsistencies by 40%.
  • Led a three-stage app redesign, optimizing simulated fund-portfolio UI and mobile RWD UI/UX based on user interviews and surveys with 200+ participants.
  • Monitored product revisions and developed satisfaction surveys to ensure alignment with user needs, leading to a 5.6% increase in user growth.
  • Supported marketing efforts with advertising and promotion materials, including press conference visuals, sales kits, and online ads.

▌TAROBO B2B Web Product:

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop a customer-portfolio management tool for bank financial advisors.
  • Conducted user interviews and usability testing with 25+ participants, driving to inform design decisions.
  • Acquired knowledge of Personal Information Protection Act and Anti-Money Laundering regulations.
DaoCloud|UI/UX Designer

Sep 2015 – Jul 2016 , Shanghai

  • Tasked with analyzing product numbers to identify weaknesses and optimize performance.
  • Modularized product components to improve design and coding file management and reduce team communication costs.
  • In charge of company’s annual Beijing Cloud commit VI identity, and design a gift set, booth design, and new company CF.
Massvig|UI/UX Designer|Internship

Feb 2015 – Aug 2015 , Shanghai

  • Heavily focus on designing WECHAT mobile-first extensional service, such as in-app game, in-app web, and web.
  • Designed a new company identity system, integrating photography and flat design for a cohesive brand visual identity.
Elite PR Group|Account Executive|Internship

Jul 2014 – Sep 2014 , Taipei

  • Launched a hospital marketing plan for luxury healthcare products, based on Taiwan market research and a survey of 100 health brands.
  • Negotiated with over 30 organizations to cooperate on a healthcare marketing plan.
  • Increased social media engagement by 20% for Fruitfulfood through new campaign and rebranded for a younger audience via online and offline strategies.
Elite PR Group|President

Jul 2014 – Sep 2014 , Taipei

  • Founded a campus fruit box business to promote the idea of ‘Eating Healthy is Easy,’ and planned and executed marketing projects to build brand identity.
  • Builded member subscription and delivery service system, and hired 5 part-time employee to run the business.
  • Sold over 1,000 packs within three weeks, and interviewed by two major media outlets.
CAPABILITIES

UI/UX Design

User Research

Visual Design

Branding & Identity

Wireframing

Prototyping

Motion Graphics

Interaction Design

Product Management

Information Architecture

Web Design

Mobile Design

Podcast Hosting

Figma

Sketch

Invision

Photoshop

Illustrator

Axure

CSS/HTML

EDUCATION

National Chengchi University

B.A. Science, Digital Content & Technologies B.A. Communication, Journalism

East China Normal University

Exchange Program of Applied Science, Psychology

ACHIEVEMENTS

Taipei Design and City Exhibition

IF Office , Oct 2015

Tourist guide’s occupation

Taiwan government , Jul 2015

ATCC Business Competition 3rd Prize

Yahoo Taiwan , Nov 2014

Best Editor Award

Uonline , Jul 2013

LANGAUGE

English

Professional working proficiency

Mandarin

Native or bilingual proficiency

Thai

Elementary proficiency

Get in touch

kianantan.tw@gmail.com

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