Hi there!
I’m Grace, a product designer from Seattle. I was born in China and spent my teenage years studying abroad in the U.S. and Japan, living with local host families. Those experiences, being so close to people with truly different ways of life, were incredibly meaningful to me; they taught me to keep an open mind and embrace new perspectives. This openness is something I bring to the people I serve through my design work.
My approach
I practice evidence-based design, where decisions are rooted in our understanding of users. Access to real users is valuable to me and my design—and it’s often more accessible than many think. I’ve found creative ways to reach users, whether through reading in online forums, gathering insights from support teams, or even meeting users in person in my spare time. I value every chance to understand the people I’m designing for.
I also prioritize collaboration and want those I work with to have a positive experience. I organize Figma files as if I’m welcoming guests to my home: I want visitors to feel oriented and at ease. Finally, I see a designer’s superpower as bringing form to ideas quickly, helping teams envision possibilities and bring the best ideas to life.
Designer Values
At the core of my design philosophy are care, trust, and purpose. I want users to feel supported and empowered by tools they can rely on, tools that bring genuine value to their lives. I believe good design should make life easier, kinder, and more connected. I hope my design can provide empowerment and ease for users, allowing them to feel confident, relieved, and in control as they work toward their goals.
EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University
M.S. Design for Interactions 2025
University of Washington
B.S. Human-Centered Design & Engineering 2020
EXPERIENCES
Coinbase
Graduate Design Intern 2024
GoDaddy
UX Designer 2020 — 2023
UX Design Intern 2020
Wunderman Thompson
UX Design Intern 2019
AWARDS
MUSE Creative Awards
Gold Winner, 2x Silver Winner
NY Product Design Awards
Silver Winner
Core77 Design Awards
Student Notable in Interaction