Hi, it's James 👋
Thank you for visiting my digital journal!

Hi, it's James 👋
Thank you for visiting my digital journal!

Hi, it's James 👋
Thank you for visiting my digital journal!

Currently the UX/UI Designer for Machobear Studios.


Previously worked on cool projects involving healthcare, gaming, tourism, and digital retail experiences.

Currently the UX/UI Designer for Machobear Studios.


Previously worked on cool projects involving healthcare, gaming, tourism, and digital retail experiences.

Currently the UX/UI Designer for Machobear Studios.


Previously worked on cool projects involving healthcare, gaming, tourism, and digital retail experiences.

my design journey

my design journey

my design journey

It all started with photoshop and a lot of

It all started with photoshop and a lot of

imagination.
imagination.

Following my passion for visual arts, I studied Interaction Design at the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. Most recently, I was the Product Designer for Neo Ardent, where I spear-headed the redesign of their digital consumer facing flagship salons.


Every project and amazing team members I have collaborated with has helped me grow as an individual and designer. I've learned to challenge my assumptions, work with ambiguity, and consider both user and business needs. For every project I remind myself, "this is where I can make a positive impact as a designer".


I love to create and design things. I love to cook, draw, design 3D art, and creating VFX. My latest ambition is to utilize LLMs and VR/AR designs.


After hours, you can find me studying Japanese, catching up on some Korean dramas, and taking photos of my cat 😺.

Following my passion for visual arts, I studied Interaction Design at the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. Most recently, I was the Product Designer for Neo Ardent, where I spear-headed the redesign of their digital consumer facing flagship salons.


Every project and amazing team members I have collaborated with has helped me grow as an individual and designer. I've learned to challenge my assumptions, work with ambiguity, and consider both user and business needs. For every project I remind myself, "this is where I can make a positive impact as a designer".


I love to create and design things. I love to cook, draw, design 3D art, and creating VFX. My latest ambition is to utilize LLMs and VR/AR designs.


After hours, you can find me studying Japanese, catching up on some Korean dramas, and taking photos of my cat 😺.

Following my passion for visual arts, I studied Interaction Design at the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. Most recently, I was the Product Designer for Neo Ardent, where I spear-headed the redesign of their digital consumer facing flagship salons.


Every project and amazing team members I have collaborated with has helped me grow as an individual and designer. I've learned to challenge my assumptions, work with ambiguity, and consider both user and business needs. For every project I remind myself, "this is where I can make a positive impact as a designer".


I love to create and design things. I love to cook, draw, design 3D art, and creating VFX. My latest ambition is to utilize LLMs and VR/AR designs.


After hours, you can find me studying Japanese, catching up on some Korean dramas, and taking photos of my cat 😺.

Experience

Experience

Machobear Studios — UX/UI Designer

June 2024 – Present

Vancouver, Canada

Machobear Studios — UX/UI Designer

June 2024 – Present

Vancouver, Canada

Neo Ardent — Product Designer

Jan 2023 – Feb 2024

Fukuoka, Japan (Remote)

Neo Ardent — Product Designer

Jan 2023 – Feb 2024

Fukuoka, Japan (Remote)

Appnovation — UX/UI Designer

Jan 2022 – Dec 2022

Vancouver, Canada

Appnovation — UX/UI Designer

Jan 2022 – Dec 2022

Vancouver, Canada

Heretto — UX/UI Designer

Aug 2021 – Dec 2021

New York, USA (Remote)

Heretto — UX/UI Designer

Aug 2021 – Dec 2021

New York, USA (Remote)

Education

Education

Simon Fraser University

Bachelors of Arts

Interaction Design

Simon Fraser University

Bachelors of Arts

Interaction Design

Experience

Machobear Studios — UX/UI Designer

June 2024 – Present

Vancouver, Canada

Neo Ardent — Product Designer

Jan 2023 – Feb 2024

Fukuoka, Japan (Remote)

Appnovation — UX/UI Designer

Jan 2022 – Dec 2022

Vancouver, Canada

Heretto — UX/UI Designer

Aug 2021 – Dec 2021

New York, USA (Remote)

Education

Simon Fraser University

Bachelors of Arts

Interaction Design

books I've been reading

books I've been reading

books I've been reading

Curious to learn more?
Let's schedule a virtual coffee chat!

Curious to learn more?
Let's schedule a virtual coffee chat!

Curious to learn more?
Let's schedule a virtual coffee chat!

CURRENTLY

Learning Japanese to pass the JLPT N3 & N2

Immersing myself in VR/AR tech

Cooking (attempting) various dishes

CREDITS

Copyright © 2024.

Designed with lofi and tons of coffee.

James Halim | Product Designer

CURRENTLY

Learning Japanese to pass the JLPT N3 & N2

Immersing myself in VR/AR tech

Cooking (attempting) various dishes

CREDITS

Copyright © 2024.

Designed with lofi and tons of coffee.

James Halim | Product Designer

CURRENTLY

Learning Japanese to pass the JLPT N3 & N2

Immersing myself in VR/AR tech

Cooking (attempting) various dishes

CREDITS

Copyright © 2024.

Designed with lofi and tons of coffee.

James Halim | Product Designer