Nice to meet you!
I'm Clara :)
Cornell University (Information Science) '25
I'm a product designer, systems-thinker, and lifelong crafter, based in New Jersey. I’ve designed across mobile, web, TV, and 3D spaces, with emerging tech like AI and voice. No matter the medium, I approach design with curiosity, care, and a playful eye for detail.
I’m currently open to full-time design and product roles!
My design journey
THE CRAFT I STARTED WITH
My journey began with sketches & stickers
My journey began in visual design — sketching, painting, and eventually digitally designing stickers to launch my own small business. What I loved most wasn’t just making things, but connecting with people: building community, collaborating with other creators, and seeing the joy my work brought to others. I realized design is as much about people and storytelling as it is about craft.
My design journey
REDEFINING MY CRAFT
I discovered product design and fell in love with solving real problems.
Curious about how design could solve bigger, real-world problems, I dove into product design. I began designing for startups across health, tech, AI, fashion, and finance, learning to build 0→1 products: turning ambiguity into clarity, shaping first user flows, and making quick, thoughtful tradeoffs.
These experiences sharpened my experimentation, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, and taught me how to thrive in fast and ever-changing environments.
My design journey
THE CRAFT I'VE BEEN PERFECTING
My work now blends design, technology, and experimentation.
At larger companies, I’ve learned to scale design for complex systems, collaborate across big teams, and shape product direction while balancing user needs with business goals. I’ve also explored emerging technologies (3D, voice, AI, and the metaverse) and found I love experimenting with new ways to engage users.
Moving forward, I want to keep pushing design’s boundaries and craft experiences that people and businesses love!
The Spaces That Shaped My Craft
For me, community and design go hand-in-hand. Here are some of the spaces that have inspired, challenged, and shaped me into the designer I am today.
Design Consulting @ Cornell | President & Design Educator
Led the Ivy League’s first student-run design consultancy (60+ members), partnering with startups and companies like SoFi and Bloomberg. Beyond projects, I built community through career treks, design events, and mentorship programs, all while meeting some of my closest design friends along the way.
Notion | Campus Leader
Hosted workshops for 150+ students, helping peers discover tools for productivity, collaboration, and creative work. I loved building a little community of Notion-obsessed students on campus.
Bullet Journal Community | Content Creator
Where it all began! One day I impulsively posted art/bullet journal content for fun online, and it grew into a community of 29K+ creatives. I loved connecting with creators across the globe. This community brings me so much joy <3
Other joys in my life lately :)
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Remixing pop songs into medleys and jamming on guitar/piano
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Training for a half-marathon (while trying to keep my knees intact)
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Exploring new cities and rating all the food I can find on Beli
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Using my perfectionist crafting skills to make gifts for friends
Experiences
May - Aug 2024
Roblox
Product Design Intern (Economy Team)
Feb - May 2024
SoFi
Contract Product Designer
Jun - Aug 2023
Paramount+
Product Design Intern (Content Design Team)
Sep 2021 - May 2024
Cornell Digital Tech & Innovation
Digital Product Designer, Product Marketing Manager
Aug - Dec 2023
Upreach
(Contract) Lead Product Designer & Product Manager
Jan - May 2023
Sleeve
(Contract) Lead Product Designer & Product Manager
Jun - Dec 2022
MLArc
(Contract) Lead UX & Interior Designer / Project Manager
May - Sep 2022
UniPantry
Product Design Intern