Kailin Li
Through design, I hope to empower people by creating experiences that clarify and simplify their interactions with information.

🗺️ on a map:
Currently, I’m a Sr. Product Designer at Earnest creating experiences that empower people to reach financial independence.
Before, I’ve worked at Dolby Laboratories and Target. I’ve also collaborated with clients such as Renault-Nissan and Ford.
I have a Master of Design degree from UC Berkeley, as well as Bachelors in Cognitive Science and Econonmics.
🏅shoutouts:
- Finalist | Fast Company’s Innovation By Design awards 2020
- Fast Company’s Linda Tischler Award 2020
- Winner | Jacobs Design Showcase Team Project 2021
- 2nd Place | UCSF x Apple Hackathon 2022
- 1st Place | uBISS Critical Making Workshop 2019
- 2nd Place | Infosys Design-Thinking Case Competition 2017
📷 seen through my lens:
I was introduced to photography by my dad, who gifted me my first Fujifilm camera when I went to Ireland for the first time. Since then, I can’t help but stop in the middle of roads / trails to capture the colors and compositions I see.

