Murex
Murex is a React component library and design system made to feel human.
Cynthia Cui
Design engineer, dreamer, and a bit more.
I design and build interfaces with care for the details — the pacing, the texture, the small moments people feel but rarely name. Most of my time goes to learning, and to making software feel a little more human.
Currently
Experience
Lead Design EngineerA design team of one, taking products from 0 → 1.
Product DesignerFreelance product and website design — quiet, intentional interfaces for creatives.
Founding DesignerBuilt the visual identity from 0 → 1 and led design for the inaugural conference.
Projects
Asian Indigenous Relations
AIR is a platform for sharing stories and resources about the relationships between Asian and Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.
Book Club
Last October, I started a book club with two close friends, S and J. Recently, we added C into the mix. I made a microsite of the books we've read and my thoughts on each one.
Kabo
Turns your Are.na channels into a space you can wander through, one connection at a time.
The Past, Present and Future of Braided Solidarities
Three days on Asian–Indigenous solidarity. I led a small team of designers to create spaces where both cultures were held with care.
Bunpo
A close look at a Japanese-learning app I've used for years.
Stardrift
An experience audit of Stardrift, an AI travel-search tool for people who fly a lot.
Contact
I'm always glad to talk shop or just say hello. If you're into books, film, or music, I'd especially love to hear from you.