Lillian Tran
About Lillian Tran
Lillian Tran is a Design Researcher with a background in Public Health and Design Innovation from the University of California, Berkeley. She has accumulated diverse experience in design research roles across various organizations, including IDEO and Hopelab.
Work at IDEO
Lillian Tran has been employed at IDEO as a Design Researcher since 2021. In this role, she focuses on integrating design thinking into research practices to enhance user experience and innovation. Her work involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop insights that inform design strategies. IDEO is known for its human-centered, design-based approach to helping organizations innovate and grow.
Education and Expertise
Lillian Tran studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She also completed a Certificate in Design Innovation, which emphasizes the application of design principles in various fields. Additionally, she studied Public Health, equipping her with a strong foundation in health-related research and design methodologies.
Background in Design Research
Lillian Tran has accumulated diverse experience in design research across various organizations. She worked as a Design Research Intern at Tipping Point Community in 2019, where she contributed to projects aimed at addressing poverty in the San Francisco area. In 2020, she returned to Hopelab as a Design Research Intern for 11 months, focusing on health and technology solutions. Her experience also includes a role as a Research & Design Fellow at the Fung Fellowship for Wellness & Technology Innovations.
Internship Experience
Lillian Tran has held several internships that have shaped her career in design and public health. In 2021, she interned at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she worked on digital products for two months. Earlier, in 2018, she served as a Global Public Health Intern at Stree Mukti Sanghatana in Mumbai, India, gaining international experience in public health initiatives.