Hi! Thanks for stopping by. I’m currently a Senior Product Designer at Slalom Build, based in Boston. I’m a Pi-Shaped designer who is a natural knowledge-seeker and problem solver, always interested in hearing about the stories behind a person. I get excited while leading brainstorms and design critiques, especially with developers in the room. As a deadline and detail-oriented person, I thrive in cross-team collaboration and communications.
Previously, I worked as a marketer for 6 years, and have been wearing the Graphic Designer hat/Front-End dev enthusiast since the MySpace era. While at Ryerson University, I studied communication design, color theory, fine arts, and service design.
With a seasoned growth mindset, I’m always looking for new things to learn. I enjoy discovering where the locals eat, getting lost in a good book, adventuring to historical landmarks, and crossing-off bucket list items.
Currently, I’m looking for new full-time opportunities, and am always open to those seeking career advice, collaboration on a side project, and the occasional hackathon. Please don’t hesitate to reach out —always happy to chat!
CONTACT
amanda.a.chiu@gmail.com
RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS & MENTIONS
MIT Grand Hack - Winner (2020)
AGIA NYC Early Career - Mentor (2020)
The Noun Project Iconathon - Icon Designer (2019)
CareerFoundry Alumni Magazine - Interviewee (2019)
The Side Dish
PODCASTS
Up First with NPR
Snacks Daily
Ear Biscuits
A Hotdog is a Sandwich
Food by Design: an IDEO Podcast
The Food Tech Show With Michael Wolf
Design Details
Breaking Backs
Science Vs
BOOKS
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Lean UX: Designing Great Products with Agile Teams
Rereading: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series
LEARNING
Places to explore in Boston and the US
Food systems and sustainability
Flavor combinations
Cantonese, Japanese, Spanish
ADVENTURE
In preparation for any trip, I try to learn the local language. During a trip to Japan our small group got lost on top of a mountain (Mount Kōya) after walking through a famous cemetery at night. We had no mobile data or wifi, but I was able to ask a local how to get back to the bus station.
OBSESSION
Getting trophies and game completion percentage after finishing Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Watching Top Chef and other food shows daily.
Collecting unique packaging designs, print products, and food-related graphic tees.