About Me

Hi, I’m Gia Xie — a UX designer with a background in digital media art and three years of professional experience at ByteDance, where I worked on B2B and monetization products for TikTok.

I believe great design lives at the intersection of business goals and human needs. At TikTok, I designed enterprise-level ad tools that balanced usability with measurable impact. Now, as a master’s student at the University of Washington, I’m exploring new ways to connect AI, interaction design, and emerging technologies with meaningful human experiences.

Beyond design, I find inspiration in the outdoors — whether it’s hiking Washington’s trails or playing tennis with friends. These experiences remind me that design, like nature, is about flow, clarity, and connection.

I’m excited to continue building products that work beautifully for people, and for the businesses behind them.