Here to tackle problems – both big and small.
I'm a visual designer, a storyteller, and systems thinker who wants to do work that reflects her values. I am currently a Creative Director at Futerra, and have had the fortune of working for other mission driven companies and organizations such as NRDC, Purpose and The Climate Group. I enjoy translating complex information into its simplest expression and making it relatable to people.
My approach to creativity is the same as my I approach to life – be open, curious, and optimistic.
I grew up in, and still live in Brooklyn, with my husband Robb, our kids Wesley and Jules and our many plants. When not designing, you can find me in the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens.
“Gu was fantastic to work with start to finish. She brought a level of clarity and simplicity to the work that made it absolutely seamless to get the job done. The assets ended up looking wonderful and conveyed exactly what I was looking for. Would recommend working with her 100x over.”
– Sarah Stern, Founder
Cultivate
“You have been such a great part of our extended team since almost the beginning and we were just saying how lucky we are to have you.”
– Bridget Croke, Managing Director
Closed Loop Partners
"Gu, just wanted to say again, you did a phenomenal killer job with this design. Really spectacular."
– Jeff Orlowski, Filmmaker, Founder & Director
Exposure Labs
"This is fantastic Gu! Thanks for (always) going above and beyond."
– Max Steinman, Campaigns Director
Exposure Labs
“Just wanted to say a big thank you for all of your hard work on the Beyond the Bag graphics/website/branding etc. It's looking beautiful, you should be very proud! Your ability to distill complex content into clear, crisp aesthetics is outstanding.”
– Georgia Sherwin, Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives
Closed Loop Partners
"I am really impressed with the site and all the hard work you have undertaken to get it working - I think it looks wonderful! "
– Alexis Stergarkis,
United Nation's Girls Education Initiative
“Guyang was the first person I reached out to. Not only is she a talented, thoughtful designer, she is reliable, organized and prompt — not a combination of qualities that are common among creative professionals. All around she was a pleasure to work with.”
– Suzy Lebovitz-Edelman, Co-Founder
Edelman Foundation
"Congratulations...on the extremely impressive 2015 Annual Report. It is a beautiful piece, well structured, informative, and succinct."
– Board Member, NRDC
I am really so pleased with [the logo]. The more I look at it/use it, the more excited I get.
– Megan Fowler, Director of Communications
Polaris Project
skills
Web & product design
Illustration
Data visualization
Layout & publication design