Who is Polly?
Former sales professional turned product designer, helping teams turn complex goals into intuitive digital experiences
I started my career in advertising sales, where I learned the art of connecting people through stories - how a well-crafted message can move someone to feel, think, or act. But over time, I wanted to go beyond storytelling and start shaping the experiences themselves. That curiosity led me into product design.
I've designed for Xandr, Microsoft Wallet, MSN, and Microsoft AI, where I create intuitive products that balance data with empathy. My work simplifies complexity, from advertising performance tools to AI-driven content.
I'm curious, collaborative, and a fast learner - driven to turn ambiguity into clarity.
Work experience
2022-2025
Microsoft
Product Designer
2022
Xandr
Product Designer
2019-2021
Academy of Art University
International Admissions Advisor
2012-2019
Focus Media, Vision Star Media, Vanke Mesha
Media Sales Manager
Beyond design
I’m an explorer at heart, always drawn to new destinations and the serenity of nature. Being outdoors recharges me and inspires the way I see and create in life.
Adventurer
I find joy in getting lost between pages and discovering new perspectives. Reading fuels my curiosity, sharpens my mind, and keeps my imagination endlessly alive.
Bookworm
I'm a passionate marathon runner who has completed over 50 half and full marathons. Running keeps me grounded, focused, and reminds me that persistence always pays off.
Marathon runner
Fun fact
I split my time between San Francisco, CA and Las Vegas, NV, but my story began in Chengdu - the capital of Sichuan, China - famously known as the Home of Giant Pandas and the Land of Heaven (天府之国). Over the past decade, I’ve called many places home: SF, LA, Xiamen, Sanya, Chengdu, and Ya’an, and who knows, maybe a new city will join the list tomorrow. 🌎
If my skills (or curiosity) can help you in any way, let’s connect! 👋