Samantha Chai
A 3D sculpt of a character from The Dog Company

I'm comfortable across the full range of design, from user research to visual systems. Currently, I'm a visual designer in government, focused on design operations.

My path into design started in college, where I studied cognitive science and gerontology at UCLA. I was initially drawn to caregiving, but discovered that experience design could be just as impactful. Through volunteer work, student design collectives, and nonprofits, I learned how to meld all of my interests into one role.

Outside of work, I'm learning how to make things. Illustration, mostly. It may find its way into the work eventually.