PROFILE
My name is Jing Gao, and I am a Communication Design student at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. I focus on developing communication strategies that combine visual systems and storytelling to connect people and ideas across cultures. I strive to design with clarity, empathy, and intention—creating meaningful experiences that bridge design thinking with everyday life. Outside of design, I enjoy fishing, hiking, and photographing tranquil natural scenes that often inspire my creative perspective.
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- Clarendon URW Typeface Study
When I first started this project, I thought it would be straightforward—just putting the Clarendon
URW letters in order and labeling their parts. But the deeper I looked, the more complicated it
became. The curve of a shoulder, the weight of a stroke, even the way two lines connected—suddenly
One of the hardest parts was deciding what to keep and what to leave out. Sometimes I wanted to
show everything I noticed, but that only made the pages feel heavy. Other times I cut too much, and
the work lost its meaning.
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Group Project: N
Role:
Research, Designe
02- The Scientific Study of Unidentified Flying Objects(Rework)
This project gives The Scientific Study of Unidentified Flying Objects a fresh design. My aim was to
keep the feeling of the original government report but make it easier to read and more engaging for
today ’ s audience. The cover uses a black-and-white image with clear type to suggest both the
seriousness of research and the mystery of the subject. Inside, I redesigned the layouts to balance text,
graphics, and diagrams, so the pages feel structured yet lively.
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Group Project: N
Role:
Designer
03- Say It To My Face — Newspaper Design
This project was a group exploration of how printed design can express emotion and honesty. Inspired by This American Life, our newspaper “Say It To My Face” focuses on the stories people are afraid to tell out loud — moments that are personal, uncomfortable, or quietly human.
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Group Project: Y
Members:
Kelly Choi
Role:
Support Designer
04- Break Mask — AR Poster
This project started from the idea of masks—how people often hide behind them, and what it means to
break free. I designed a poster that shows two theatrical masks breaking apart under pressure, with gears
in the background symbolizing the forces of society. The cracks on the masks create a sense of tension,
while the phrase “BREAK MASK, BE YOURSELF” gives the message directly.
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Group Project: N
Members:
Role:
Designer
05- Graphic Design History Timeline — China & International Versions
Working on two versions of the timeline—one for Chinese graphic design and one for foreign
design—was both challenging and exciting. At the start, I wasn’t sure how to show them in a way that
felt consistent but also true to their different histories. With the Chinese version, I had to pay close
attention to local traditions and changes over time, while the international version pushed me to
focus on key moments that shaped design around the world.
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Group Project: N
Role:
Designer & Researche
06- Val Head Website Design
This project was about creating a website for Val Head, who is a big name in motion design for UI/UX. My
goal was to make something that showed both her professional side and her personality. The website has
clear sections—an introduction, her life, work experience, and books—so it feels organized but not too stiff.
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Role:
Designer
07- The Truman Show — Title Sequence
This project was a group collaboration to create a title sequence for The Truman Show. Our idea was to
show the film’s themes of surveillance and artificial reality by using camera overlays, CCTV aesthetics, and
strong typography. The final sequence was built from style frames and then animated into a complete
motion piece.
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Group Project: Y
Members:
Kelly Choi
Role:
Support Designer
07 Brand Aduit- 826 Brand Design Nethemost Museum
The Nethermost Museum is dedicated to preserving
and interpreting the overlooked layers of cultural
history. Through thoughtful curation, immersive
storytelling, and accessible design, we bring forward
narratives that are often neglected or hidden.
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Group Project: N
Role:
Designer