About Me
Hi, I'm Grace.
I bring 10+ years of experience across Fortune 100 companies and fast moving startups, leading product design from concept to launch.
My current role
At Thumbtack, I lead design for new verticals and strategic partnerships, shaping seamless experiences across a complex, multi-sided marketplace.
My design approach
My background is in Psychology and Industrial Design. I'm driven by understanding why people do the things they do, and shaping what we build around it.
I started out studying human behavior in Psych labs but quickly realized I wanted to make those insights tangible. That led me to Industrial Design, where I fell in love with applying research into the process of designing physical products.
My curiosity didn't stop there. I wanted to design beyond objects and into systems, services, and digital experiences. So I moved into UX and Product Design.
Now, I'm especially drawn to designing complex ecosystems that bring together physical and digital experiences in thoughtful, cohesive ways.
As a person
Outside of work, I'm usually spoiling my two rescue dogs: Oli (10) and Pop (2).
I am an avid hobby collector. Lately that includes crochet, sapphire mining, pottery, tennis, baking, video games, and gardening.
At my core, I'm endlessly drawn to design in all its forms. Whether it's fashion, art, physical products, interiors, architecture, or packaging.
