Hi there! I'm Lay, I’ve been designing interfaces for 12+ years and still get excited every time ...Hi there! I'm Lay, I’ve been designing interfaces for 12+ years and still get excited every time ...
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Hi there! I'm Lay, I’ve been designing interfaces for 12+ years and still get excited every time a screen finally clicks.
I work full time as a UX/UI designer Humbleteam and love to take new challenges on my own!
I love turning messy ideas into clear flows, confusing screens into calm experiences, and “something feels off” into “ah, now it works.”
What I do best:
– UX that doesn’t need explanations
– Interfaces that feel light but are built with logic
– Design that supports growth, not just Dribbble likes
– Branding that clicks with your audience
*Everyone asks what's up with the dog photos – I'm not ready to show my face on social media, so check out my dog :)
Love this intro, Lay. UX that doesn’t need explanations” is such a strong way to put it—and honestly the best compliment a product can get. Turning “something feels off” into “ah, now it works” is real senior-level craft.
Also, the dog-as-avatar move is iconic 🐶✨ privacy and...
A fashion storefront needs to show the outfit and make its individual pieces easy to find.
For FORM, I paired a warm, editorial lookbook with clearly grouped product names, prices, and size choices.
Cream surfaces, charcoal typography, and consistent product cards connect the homepage with the desktop and mobile screen concepts.
One useful design principle from this project: give campaign imagery and shopping details their own readable zones. The collection can have a strong visual presence while the next product decision stays clear.
What if sending money felt a little more like giving a gift?
For Nova, I explored a banking app that brings payments, cards, and a bit of personality together. You can check your balance, browse recent transactions, send or request money, top up, and pay bills.
My favorite part is the digital postcard feature. Before sending a transfer, you can add a little illustrated card—a heart, a birthday greeting, or a playful character. A simple way to make birthday money or a thank-you feel more personal.
I carried that same 3D character into onboarding, pairing it with bold red gradients and large, clear payment details. There’s room for play, while the recipient and amount stay easy to check.
Would you add a postcard to a transfer? I’d love to know what occasion you’d use it for.
Exploring two different hero directions for a new project.
Same message, two completely different visual approaches.
Which one makes a stronger first impression?
Both are strong. I lean towards the dark version, because the orange accent on the italic "guess." pops and the profile portrait gives it a more editorial, confident feel. The navy one reads a bit more corporate, which could suit a more conservative audience. Nice exploration!