Hello There

I am Iris Gao, a product designer originally from China and currently based in the SF Bay Area. My design philosophy is grounded in empathy, clarity, and delightfulness. Through my craft, I transfer my passion and love for design to the user. I am dedicated to solving complex problems and delivering creative solutions that make a positive impact.

Jul 2021 - Ongoing
Meta
Product Designer
Jan 2019 - Jul 2021
Zscaler
Sr. UX Designer
Jun 2017 - Dec 2018
Intuit
Product Designer
Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Plug and Play Tech Center
Visual Designer
Sep 2014 - Jun 2017
Stanford University
MA, East Asian Studies
Aug 2012 - Feb 2013
Seoul National University
Exchange Student
Sep 2010 - Jul 2014
Peking University
BA, Korean Studies; BA, Economics

Things I Love

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Coffee and latte art
Film photography
Piano
Low poly art
Interior design
Reading
Painting (now exploring oil pastel)