hey there,

I'm Hebe, a product designer, dog mom, and dabbler of this-and-that. I appreciate life's spontaneity and enjoy cooking like a grandma.

my mission

I design tools that make everyday life easier and help people achieve their goals. I’m motivated by turning complex problems into simple, thoughtful solution that strike a perfect balance between simplicity, innovation, and ease of use.

What drew me towards design is that design solves problems. Problems are living things, evolving alongside us as we continuously change the way we live. Once we solve one problem, another emerges. It's a happy, never-ending! I believe design is a collaborative process (between: users and me, stakeholders and me, and teammates and me). I believe each person brings a unique perspective and plays a crucial role in the design process.

my self

I spent my early childhood in China and reunited with my parents in the United States when I was seven. I grew up in the service industry, from taking orders at my parents’ restaurant to working in cafés. Those experiences taught me how much I love connecting with people and creating small moments of joy.

Outside of design, I’m happiest in life’s simple pleasures: spending time with friends, saying yes to new experiences, and cooking meals to share.

Curiosity fuels me. I love exploring new places, whether close to home or somewhere unfamiliar. One of my favorite pastimes is sitting in a café and watching the world go by. I’m constantly in awe of how vast the world is, and how rich the human experience can be.

Fun side projects

World Time SliderI vibe-coded a playful, analog-feeling timezone slider to help me see time zones in relation to each other, hour by hour, so I can plan ahead without doing mental arithmetic.

Unlimited PTO GuideA time-off calculator to help people with unlimited PTO to get a general sense on how many days they should take off each year. 🏔️🏝️

Hebe's Finances TemplateA simple expense and income tracker template that utilizes basic formulas paired with pivot tables, and a dash of simple and clean spreadsheet design. 👩🏻🍳