Carly Chiao
About Carly Chiao
Carly Chiao is a Staff Product Designer with over 15 years of experience in UI/UX design and interactive design. She has previously held positions at companies such as Taboola, Honey, and AutoGravity, and currently works at Apollo.io.
Current Role at Apollo.io
Carly Chiao serves as a Staff Product Designer at Apollo.io, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the functionality and usability of products. Her experience in product design allows her to contribute significantly to the development of innovative solutions that meet user needs.
Previous Experience at Taboola and Honey
Before joining Apollo.io, Carly worked as a Principal Designer at Taboola from 2018 to 2020, where she contributed to the design of content discovery solutions. Following her tenure at Taboola, she served as a Senior Product Designer at Honey from 2020 to 2022, focusing on enhancing user experiences in the e-commerce space.
Education and Expertise in Graphic Design
Carly Chiao studied at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from 1999 to 2003. Her academic background laid the foundation for her extensive career in design, specializing in interactive design, UI/UX design, and art direction.
Career Progression in Design Roles
Carly has held various design positions throughout her career, including Director of Product Design at AutoGravity from 2016 to 2018 and Lead UI/UX Designer at Victorious from 2014 to 2015. She has also worked as a Senior Designer at Demand Media and SpinMedia, Inc., gaining over 15 years of experience in designing user journeys across multiple industries.
Specialization in User-Centric Design
Carly Chiao specializes in interactive design and art direction, with a strong focus on UI/UX design for web and mobile interfaces. Her expertise encompasses creating meaningful and functional products that engage users through innovation and simplicity. She excels in collaborative environments, contributing to the development of effective design strategies.