Hi! I'm Lily (@designalily), your design friend living in San Francisco. I create content about what it's like working in tech. I decided to take a leap of faith in myself and packed my entire life in two suitcases with a one-way ticket to San Francisco. Having no tech network from graduating arts school, I started my product design career from the ground zero.
Designer Working in Silicon Valley.
HERE'S THE STORY OF HOW I WENT FROM ARTS SCHOOL → NOW DESIGNING USER EXPERIENCES
I HAD TO CREATE MY OWN OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PERSONAL GROWTH.
After immersing myself in tech, reading countless books, taking too many classes, and failing 100+ interviews—I landed land my first full-time offer, for senior product designer! As the first in my family to break six figures, this career has transformed my life. I discovered my passion for professional development from first helping and coaching friends and family. It is energizing to share knowledge that helps others succeed, and that's why I started creating content. If you haven't already, check out my FREE ebooks and courses.
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TLDR; Background
- ✧ Went to a top ranked arts school for visual communications on the East Coast (go Rams)
- ✧ Packed up my life in two suitcases and moved to San Francisco with no network to try and "make it"
- ✧ Hustled hard and landed my first full-time offer—which was for senior product designer
- ✧ Worked in Silicon Valley for companies like Nextdoor and Tempo Fitness
- ✧ Filmed a live community workshop, put it on YouTube, and my content started to roll from there
Five Fun Facts
- 1. Once upon a time, I wanted to become a manga artist.
- 2. As a kid, I used to draw for Pokémon cards.
- 3. I played a lot volleyball growing up.
- 4. I'm learning how to dance K-pop (Aespa or New Jeans anyone?).
- 5. I have a silver toy poodle named Spock, because I ♡ sci-fi!
