Tiffany Yuan
About Tiffany Yuan
Tiffany Yuan is a Design Lead at Ideo, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in design and advertising, with experience at notable firms such as Pentagram and Havas, and holds degrees in Advertising Design and Photography.
Work at IDEO
Tiffany Yuan has been serving as a Design Lead at IDEO since 2020. In this role, she focuses on transforming creative concepts into tangible designs. Her work at IDEO is characterized by a collaborative approach, engaging with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative design solutions. The Palo Alto location serves as a hub for her contributions to various projects that emphasize user-centered design.
Previous Experience at Pentagram
Tiffany Yuan interned at Pentagram in 2016 for four months before becoming a Designer at the same firm, where she worked for one year until 2017. During her time at Pentagram in London, she gained valuable experience in design, contributing to high-profile projects and developing her skills in a renowned design environment.
Education and Expertise
Tiffany Yuan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising and Design from the School of Visual Arts, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she studied Photography at Parsons School of Design - the New School, earning another Bachelor of Fine Arts from 2007 to 2009. Her educational background equips her with a unique blend of skills in both advertising and photography, enhancing her overall design approach.
Diverse Background and Multicultural Influence
Tiffany Yuan has a diverse background in art direction and design, with experience across multiple countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Born in Taiwan and raised in New York City, her multicultural background significantly influences her design perspective, allowing her to approach projects with a unique lens that integrates various cultural elements.
Internships and Early Career
Before her role at IDEO, Tiffany Yuan gained practical experience through various internships. She worked as a Creative Intern at Havas in 2014 for two months and as a Design Intern at Small Stuff in 2015 for two months. Additionally, she completed a three-month Design Internship at Apple in 2015. She also worked as a Freelance Copywriter at McCann Worldgroup in 2011 for four months. These roles contributed to her foundational skills in design and creativity.