Hi, I’m Loryn.

I love turning complex problems into simple, thoughtful experiences, bringing visual craft to the things people use every day.

My path has taken me from drawing and designing spaces to digital products. Studying design across four countries taught me to stay curious and see things from different perspectives.

You’ll often hear me say, “I have a question…” It’s how I understand people, challenge assumptions, and find a better way forward.

My favorite design philosophy

“Less, but better.”
- Dieter Rams

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

Valens Software

Product Designer · Full-time

Aug 2024 - May 2025

iShine City

Product Designer · Sponsored project

Jun - Aug 2024

Leidos QTC Health Services

UX Designer · Internship

Aug - Dec 2023

UPS

Product Designer · Sponsored project

Mar - Jun 2022

NetEase

Interaction Designer · Internship

Fun fact: I’ve studied in four countries.

Moving between cultures has taught me to notice what I take for granted, listen before making assumptions, and stay open to different ways of living. That curiosity follows me into my design work, too.

Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture

B.F.A. Environmental Design

Sep 2017 - Jun 2021

University of Edinburgh

M.A. Design Informatics

Sep 2022 - Aug 2023

Scuola IMT Alti Studi Lucca

Game Design

July 2023

Georgia Institute of Technology

M.S. Human-Computer Interaction

Aug 2023 - May 2025