October 2025 in New York
Hi, I’m Annie.
I’m currently building AI-powered shopping experiences at Google, focusing on image generation and ARML. I advise startups on identifying user problems and early product direction as part of the Google for Startups Accelerator.
In my free time, I write Soft Patterns, a monthly newsletter where I follow my curiosity to uncover patterns behind design decisions and complex systems. I also occasionally paint.
Recent essays and talks
Designing AI like a game (Oct ‘25)
山西古建设计笔记 (Jul ‘25)
Keeping Moore’s Law alive (Jul ‘25)
UX Lounge podcast: UX research in e-commerce (Mar ‘25)