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.