Hi there, I’m Crystal.

I am currently a Product Designer working on Microsoft Teams. Before that, I designed at Capital One and a few startups. As a self-taught designer, I strive to approach problems from a holistic perspective, I have a knack for crafting pixel-perfect and intuitive experiences.

Outside of my regular 9-5, I like to give back to the community by mentoring other designers, speaking at events, and judging at design hackathons. I also teach UX design at BrainStation. and George Brown College.

When I'm not designing, I like to sing karaoke, watch anime, write music, travel, take film pics, draw in my sketchbook, take naps, try out new recipes, eat ice cream, read books, go on walks, go to concerts, do pilates, struggle at the gym, and what not.

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Experience.
Microsoft
Product Designer II
2022 - Now
Product Designer
2021 - 2022
BrainStation
UX Instructor
2022 - Now
Fyyne
Lead Designer
2020 - 2022
Capital One
Product Designer
2020 - 2021
Product Design Intern
2020
Meso
UX Design Intern
2019
Writing.
Spill the Beans
Nov 2020
Community.
UDesign
Design Hackathon Judge
Mar 2024
UX Student Association
Panelist
Mar 2024
UX Laurier
Design Hackathon Judge
2023-2024
Design Hackathon Mentor
2022
Speaker
2022
The UX Collective
Speaker
Oct 2022
Laurier Women in Computer Science
Panelist
Feb 2022
Design Buddies
Mentor and Speaker
2022-2023

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I like to make pretty things.

Growing up, I was constantly exposed to different avenues to express myself creatively. Whether it’s through fashion, fine art, or interior design (aka picking out furniture for the house), I was always encouraged to think outside the box.

In my free time, I like to play with various mediums. I recently started dabbling in embroidery and 3D rendering :)

I make food sometimes.

Gordon Ramsay would probably yell at me in the kitchen, but I really enjoy cooking and baking, and I’m extra happy when other people enjoy my food.

Whenever I have the time, I like to try out new recipes and feed my friends and family.

Passionate dog-spotter.

I love meeting doggos on the street and capturing the moment. I even have an instagram showcasing my collection. Check it out here @lofi.inu