What I learned in 4 years as a product designer

About 4 years ago, I started my first job as a product designer at thredUP. Here are some things I’ve learned during my time there.

Design, TechSophia LiuApril 26, 2022design, product design, career, product designer, thredup, designer, ux designer, learning, work, design-resource-3, ux designComment

Fashion through the generations

Shannon mentioned she had recently inherited clothing from her grandmother-in-law. I knew we had to do a shoot.

Fashion, PhotographySophia LiuMarch 26, 2022shannon, fashion, outfit, wardrobe, ucla, LA, photoshoot, fashion shoot, projectComment

I recreated Cher's closet from Clueless

Pushing the limits of a familiar design tool and playing with animation.

A New York Winter Wonderland Photo Diary

One of the most magical days of my life.

Travel, PhotographySophia LiuFebruary 21, 2022winter, winter in new york, new york, new york city, travel, travel diary, photo diary, winter travel, snow, central park, snow dayComment

Marvelous

A quick New York City fashion shoot with an old friend.

Photography, FashionSophia LiuFebruary 20, 2022anica, new york, new york city, outfit, fashion, fashion photography, vintageComment

Goodbye, Car

I recently sold my first car, and even though I really don’t care what I drive, I’m a little sad to have lost a piece of my early adulthood.

PersonalSophia LiuFebruary 10, 2022car, personal, adulthood, adultingComment

Weekend in San Luis Obispo: A 3-Day Itinerary

A perfect (Covid-friendly) weekend getaway to the Central Coast of California.

TravelSophia LiuJanuary 18, 2022san luis obispo, SLO, shareSLO, slo, cal poly san luis obispo, travel guide, travel, travel diary, travel blog, california, central coast, usaComment

2021: Year in Review

I get so lost in where I want to go I forget that the place I'm in is already quite magical. - Rupi Kaur

PersonalSophia LiuDecember 28, 2021personal, year in review, 2021Comment

Farm Folk

I feel so grounded in the earth, the changing seasons, and a slower pace of life that rewards you with much-needed peace and calm.

TravelSophia LiuDecember 24, 2021farm, fresno, winter in fresno, sanger, central valley, california, travel, roadtrip, usaComment

One-Light Portraits with Friends

I set up a casual portrait session in my office photo studio and revisited my favorite lighting setup: one light, one softbox, and a fan.

Journey to Our First Home

In my early adult life, I bounced from one sublease to the next, trying to get through the days on the cheapest place I could find with the least commitment required. This was the journey to our first home.

Personal, IllustrationSophia LiuNovember 30, 2021home, house, homebuying, homes, projectComment

It's a marathon, not a sprint

I ran 13.1 miles this past weekend. That’s 12.1 more miles than I thought could ever do.

Personal, Inspiration, Health & FitnessSophia LiuSeptember 21, 2021marathon, sf marathon, health, fitness, exercise, running, projectComment