hello! i’m allison
I’m a product designer based in California with a love for visual craft, designing thoughtful human experiences that bring clarity to complexity.
I recently graduated from UC San Diego where I studied Cognitive Science, specializing in Human Computer Interaction. Growing up in the Bay Area taught me to appreciate structure and problem-solving, while design taught me that the best systems aren’t just efficient—they’re intentional and built around people.
Currently building side projects and seeking new grad opportunities! Let’s chat and create together :)
designing for, and with, people
Community has shaped nearly every part of my design journey. From building pro-bono products for nonprofits to creating experiences for UC San Diego’s design and creative community, I’ve learned that the strongest ideas rarely come from working alone—they grow through collaboration, curiosity, and shared purpose.
Design, to me, is an inherently human craft—one that emerges from understanding and creating with people.
off the screen
Things that bring me joy, outside of design:
- playing badminton
- making flower arrangements
- taking all my friends climbing
- trying new cafes
- crafting handmade gifts
- optimizing my catan strategies
- a well-designed escape room
my design journey
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Visual & Brand Designer
2024-2026Design Co // 2024 - 2026
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Product Design Lead
2025-2026Fulcrum Adventures // 2025-2026
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Product Designer
2024-2025Rady Children’s Hospital // 2024-2025
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Graphic Designer
2024-2025Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) // 2024-2025
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Graphic & Brand Designer
2023-2024UC San Diego Badminton // 2023-2024