Allison as a human.

I am friend shaped! I love building and bridging communities together through food and fun.

My random super power: Planning themed parties with fun acronyms!

My unique interests: Extreme fishing shows and guinea pigs :)

Allison as a designer.

Currently:

Verily, formerly Google Life Sciences, specializes in revolutionary health products. In my time at Verily, I’ve worn many hats and worked on a variety of projects:

  • Product strategy and design for B2B and B2C experiences

  • 0-1 Design System establishment

  • Visual design systems for product personas

  • Accessibility advocation and presentations within Google

  • Team culture activities and recognition awards

My roots

I have always loved the process of hosting people, a passion rooted in my upbringing in a large Chinese-American family.

My childhood home was often filled with family and friends visiting. My mom taught me how to slice fruit and how to offer house slippers to our guests.

I learned that to be a good host is to constantly watch, listen, and learn from your guests.

My roots taught me to be both a designer and a host; to always ask how to improve the experience, and continuously iterate.

What I’ve learned: Good product design is intentionality, and hospitality baked into digital experiences.

My users may not need sliced fruit or house slippers, but they may be looking for ease and comfort in this strange and exciting digital era.