hello again!

i'm Joanna :)

I’m a bay-area product designer, music enthusiast, bookworm, sunset admirer, among other things.

meet joanna

so... who are you as a designer?

I create things to better experiences and make people smile. I aim to design interactive and memorable experiences with simplicity and fun.

my design essentials

1

Simplicity

Aesthetic, functional, and something I'm working on as a detail-oriented person. But, that’s all the more reason to keep this in mind as I design.

2

Exploration

This is what drives growth and experience. From design disciplines to new landscapes to interesting situations, I stay curious and keep questioning.

3

Collaboration and play

Both are essential for successful projects: without collaboration, a project might not reach its full potential, and without play, there would be less “life” in the product. Sometimes you just need to experiment, goof around, and have some good-natured fun.

what about not design?

Ah, the classic ice breaker question. Well, when I’m not moving pixels, you can find me...

Vibing to cool songs

Music helps me focus and work. I listen to everything from indie pop/rock to movie soundtracks to video game music.

Current Obsession

What Love
iDKHOW

Honorable Mentions

How to Be a Human Being
by Glass Animals
Humbug
by Arctic Monkeys
Oh Wonder
by Oh Wonder

Reading books or webcomics

If I’m not scrolling away on the internet, you can  find me at the library with a stack of books in hand, or at home reading sci-fi/action/fantasy.

Now Reading

Everything I Never Told You
By Celese Ng

Taking walks and exploring

Usually on my way to befriend neighborhood cats, catch sunsets, or visiting familiar and new trails.