The Diary of a Christian Designer Participating in Liulishuo’s Startup from 2013 to 2019

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I joined Liulishuo on May 4, 2013 (actually I participated in the work of Liulishuo earlier, I just chose this as the entry date), and left Liulishuo on May 4, 2019. 2 days ago, it happened to be May 4th, 2023. It has been 4 years since I left Liulishuo. Working in Liulishuo is precious and special to me. When I was working, I was full of challenges, difficulties, struggles and even pains. For example, in 2014-2015, there were basically dozens of times a year when I got home from work and complained to my wife that I would quit tomorrow. After a night of rest/prayer , went to work early the next day; after leaving, there were many memories and regrets, such as: two or three years after leaving, I returned to the company many times in my dreams, held meetings, chatted with Lao Wang/Ben, etc. In the six years of Liulishuo, ideals and reality converge. On the one hand, because of the love of design (especially the design of mobile products), I want to create a product that users love (in terms of Christianity, it is also full of personal pride and idolatry), so regardless of the initial stage of entrepreneurship The conditions were tough (salary cut in half) and I resolutely joined Liulishuo (looking back, I admit that it was led by God), which is the side of idealism; I also often fall into the pursuit of worldly financial returns, or even financial freedom. Moreover, the working status and living status often fluctuate due to the wind and grass of these potential benefits. In addition, the breakthrough and growth in interpersonal relationships and communication have really changed me, a person with low self-esteem and timidity. Although these changes are the growth obtained through the workplace and solving relationships and conflicts with others every day, behind them is because my God is helping me. Every time I encounter relationship problems and struggles, I always solve them through prayer. In the end, I did reap some financial rewards. Choosing to leave at the peak of Liulishuo (before the education and training iron policy came down, and before the world economy went into a downturn) was not because of my prescient decision. Looking back, I admit that this is also God leading me and giving me what I need. (It has exceeded my expectations. But how to use the property is also a challenge) In my Bear note software, there is a note in Liulishuo, which records my experience in the past few years. I choose to publish these diaries from four years ago. On the one hand, I want my family and friends to have a better understanding of my past: how I lived, how I think about problems, and what my difficulties are. On the other hand, I also want to share with my friends, as a Christian, and as a growing and immature Christian, the difficulties in facing personal ideals and aspirations, the workplace, interpersonal relationships, pursuing financial freedom, etc. , Struggling, sometimes relying on oneself, and sometimes relying on God with the confidence of “die or die” (from the “Bible” Esther 4:16). Friends are advised to turn to the bottom of the page and start reading upwards from 2013. # In Liulishuo 2019 Apr 30, 2019 at 7:44 PM Resignation letter 2013.5.4 – 2019.4.30, 6 years, employee No. 7, from Hangzhou to Shanghai, from private house entrepreneurship to IPO, from designer to design management , and then to the person in charge of the business, experience growth, maturity, transformation, joys and sorrows, enriching and stimulating. I am grateful to have such a unique and unforgettable journey during the golden time of my life; thank Yi, Ben and Hui for their appreciation and care; thank the colleagues who work together (I really want to name names, but I am afraid that headhunters will poach you hehe), You are full of talent, sincerity and openness; thanks to the design team partners I have brought (you are amazing~), Kids project partners (you are amazing~); thanks to the colleagues who helped me, cared about me, and tolerated me along the way; thanks to my wife Thank you for your love, support, and sacrifice; thank you for the love my children have given me; bless Liulishuo! Bless my colleagues and friends in Liulishuo! Finally, I would like to thank my God, whether it is peaks or valleys, He has always led me, helped me, and made my faith grow through the people and things in Liulishuo. Without God, I would have given up long ago. grateful! Apr 24, 2019 at 3:41 PM and Summer say goodbye, drank a coffee. I learned another side of Wang Yi from the side of my old colleague. It is indeed a pity for these old colleagues. The company’s listing did not bring them much benefit (my view may be one-sided). But in fact, there is nothing to complain about. Everyone’s expectations are different. Perhaps Wang Yi and the others could be more humane. (During the IPO, Wang Yi did not invite his old colleagues to attend. I also had my own ideas.) But in short, so far, Wang Yi is still a person who abides by the rules. (Of course, I still have ideas about the change in the option exercise ratio. But, I may be a vested interest.) Apr 24, 2019 at 12:08 PM Yesterday was a very tiring day. Back home, curled up on the sofa and fell asleep. But in fact, yesterday, there was no heavy work. I need confidence. After planning the arrangement, I can switch from the previous arrangement to the next one neatly, and be able to adjust my mood and state (requires small rest and adjustment). Otherwise, you will always be wandering and worrying about one thing. Apr 23, 2019 at 5:15 PM Recently, I am sorting out the works in Liulishuo, all of which are summarizing the results. But in fact, there are many things worth reflecting on. A quick run through, here’s this: Design-wise, it could be bolder. For example, the core interactive experience can actually be made better. What I see as achievement now, if it is designed by another designer, it should be better. It’s just that I seized this opportunity; in the process of product development, design can be more active and exert greater value. Due to my personality, the design team is reserved, restrained, and supportive. … Continue reading “Diary of a Christian Designer Participating in Liulishuo’s entrepreneurship from 2013 to 2019”

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