Tiffany Mao
Product Designer · Design Engineer · Maker
Hi, I'm Tiffany, an engineer-brained Product Designer crafting playful, people-centered products that balance technical rigor with memorable and delightful user experiences.
Currently based in The Bay Area, California
Projects
A small sample of my favorite works :)
About
Hi there!
I’m Tiffany, a UI/UX Designer with a passion for preserving the creative space of artists and a knack for all things tech and design.
From my experience as both a mobile engineer at Meta and a full stack engineer at a startup, I have experience in tackling problems on every scale and every level of detail.
As the “creative kid” that spent their lunch breaks in the art room, my love for creativity and storytelling sparked my design journey early on. I love transforming complex challenges into simple, elegant solutions—kind of like untangling headphones, but with a bit more artistry involved.
When I’m not designing, I’m usually hanging out with my cats or playing video games, where I take pride in being the best bronze player you’ll ever meet.
“Perhaps imagination is only intelligence having fun.”
— George Scialabba
Try moving things around…Surprise?
Skills
My skills span creative coding and interactive design. I build playful digital experiences, from video games to web-based art, using tools like p5.js and Arduino.
Physical
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Artificial Intelligence
LLM System Design
API Integration
Micro-controllers
Physical Fabrication
Design
UI/UX
Design System
Branding
Prototyping
Wireframing
Research
User Research
Usability Testing
User Interviews
A/B Testing
Data Analysis
Skills
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Stack
5 Files
Experience
I’ve worked on a range of digital products, from seed concepts to FAANG shipped products.
Testimonials
I've had the pleasure of working with great coworkers and classmates :)