Angela Tang
About Angela Tang
Angela Tang is a Product Design Director at Faire, focusing on user experiences that integrate business understanding and user empathy. She has held various design roles at notable companies including Airbnb, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and OpenTable, and holds a BA in Cognitive Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
Current Role at Faire
Angela Tang serves as the Product Design Director for Brand at Faire, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating user experiences that align with business objectives while prioritizing user empathy. Her leadership emphasizes the importance of brand power and maintaining high standards for design excellence. Tang's work at Faire is characterized by her commitment to enhancing product experiences through effective design strategies.
Previous Experience at Airbnb
Prior to her current role, Angela Tang worked at Airbnb as an Experience Design Manager from 2018 to 2021. During her three years in the San Francisco Bay Area, she contributed to the development of user-centered design solutions that improved the overall user experience. Her tenure at Airbnb allowed her to refine her skills in balancing user needs with business goals.
Career History at Walt Disney and Comcast
Angela Tang's career includes significant roles at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online and Comcast Entertainment Group. She worked as an Information Architect at Disney from 2004 to 2006, where she focused on structuring information to enhance user engagement. Later, she held a similar position at Comcast from 2007 to 2008, contributing to various online platforms such as E! Online and G4TV.com.
Education and Academic Background
Angela Tang earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Cognitive Science with an emphasis in Computational Modeling from the University of California, Berkeley. This academic background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding user behavior and cognitive processes, which informs her approach to product design and user experience.
Design Philosophy and Advocacy
Angela Tang advocates for a collaborative design approach across functional teams. She believes that fostering design partnerships enhances processes and improves collaboration within organizations. Her focus on user experiences reflects her commitment to balancing business understanding with user empathy, which she considers essential for successful product design.