Sophia Y.
About Sophia Y.
Sophia Y. is a Product Designer at Lumen5, where she has worked since 2017, contributing to the creation of over 6 million videos. She previously held positions at TEDxSFU and DDB Canada, and studied Interactive Arts and Technology at Simon Fraser University.
Work at Lumen5
Sophia Y. has served as a Product Designer at Lumen5 since 2017. During her tenure, she has been instrumental in the development and enhancement of the platform, contributing to the creation of over 6 million videos. Her work has played a significant role in Lumen5 being recognized by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada's Fastest Growing Companies in 2020. Based in the Vancouver, Canada Area, Sophia continues to influence product design and user experience at Lumen5.
Previous Experience in Design
Before joining Lumen5, Sophia Y. held several design roles. She worked as a Creative Director at TEDxSFU from 2011 to 2013, where she led creative initiatives. Following that, she served as a Designer at Sniply from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she completed a brief internship at DDB Canada in 2013. Her experience also includes a role as Creative Director at WittyCookie from 2011 to 2013, where she contributed to various creative projects.
Education and Expertise
Sophia Y. earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Interactive Arts and Technology from Simon Fraser University, completing her studies from 2007 to 2012. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in design principles and technology, which she applies in her current role as a Product Designer. Her expertise encompasses various aspects of product design and user experience.
Career Timeline
Sophia Y.'s career in design spans several years and diverse roles. She began her professional journey as a Creative Director at TEDxSFU from 2011 to 2013. Afterward, she worked at WittyCookie in the same capacity for two years. Following her time at WittyCookie, she joined Sniply as a Designer from 2014 to 2016. Sophia then transitioned to Lumen5 in 2017, where she has been a Product Designer for over seven years.