About Us
Underground Art and Design (UAAD) is a project founded in 2022 by Amy Xiaofan Jiang↗ creating a structure for amplifying provocative and critical creative work outside of preexisting systems. It is a curatorial platform and a creative studio built for and by artists and creatives who move in-between roles, disciplines, and definitions.
Empowering creative and artistic agency has always been central to UAAD’s values. Through curatorial and communal practice, UAAD weaves critical narratives from across the globe that challenge dominant, colonial ones, while bringing together people from different backgrounds, cultures, and areas of expertise to cultivate collaboration rather than neoliberal competition.
Our programming includes virtual exhibitions, multimedia performances, and artist-driven projects that explore themes such as emerging technologies, ecological interconnectedness, underrepresented cultures, and post-anthropocene futures. We thrive on collaboration, resource-sharing, and diverse perspectives across disciplines and cultures.
Creative Studio
We serve not only artists and makers
but also visionary organizations and corporations.
Social Media Campaign
Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Ad Design
News Media Coverage
PR Writing, Distribution Across Top U.S. and Global News Sites
UI/UX
Design
Website UI/UX, Mobile App UI/UX, 3D Environment & UX Design for VR/AR
Artist Collab
Source relevant artist talents for collaboration projects
Brand Identity
Brand Identity, IP Character/Mascot Design, Brand Strategy, Rebranding
Event
& Exhibition
Virtual/ In-person Exhibition, Talks, Performances, Workshop Organization
Collaborators
Curatorial
Danielle Paterson
Julienne DeVita
Aurora Zhaoqing Chen
Yiou Wang
Fangyi Yang
Triss Qian
Zhi Ye
Editorial
Thomas Mao
Paridhi Garg
Production
Regina Zhu
Audrey Chou
Kelisi Smith
Virtual Space Design
Suki Violet Su
Effy Ma
Web Design
Ziyu Zhang
Photography
Chelsea Ning
Audrey Chou
Raven Khau
Gumi Lu