APPLE

(2019 - 2024)

A smiling woman with short brown hair wearing a gray sweatshirt with 'IOLANI SWIMMING' on it, sitting in front of a giant screen displaying a close-up of an Apple device's camera array.

SKILLS: 3D and 2D design, assembly design, failure analysis, cross-functional collaboration


I was a core product designer on the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 15 Plus, Apple Music Award, and future products.

I owned the design and integration of antenna modules, cameras, sensors, and buttons from architectural phases to mass production. This process included heavy collaboration with cross-functional teams of engineers, industrial designers, and external vendors. I traveled to oversea manufacturing and final assembly factories to drive failure analysis and execute validation studies to de-risk issues. 

A smiling woman taking a selfie in front of an Apple store sign that advertises the iPhone 15.
A woman wearing a black outfit and face mask is pointing at a large advertisement for the iPhone 13 in an electronics store. There are other people around, some wearing masks, shopping or browsing.

Out of all the things I designed and built on iPhone Product Design, I’m most proud of driving team culture initiatives. From online Halloween dress-up happy hours to Holiday sing-along’s where the team sang Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You…except it’s All I Want for iPhone is New. My goal was to create spaces, both virtual and physical, to bring people together as people.

I advocated for mental health resources and helped individuals through HR cases. I created onboarding documents for new hires and welcomed each one personally to get their birthdays and made sure to celebrate them. My mission was to create an inclusive space where people could do their best work, but also feel safe and respected.

Billie Eilish receiving the Apple Music Award at an outdoor music event at night, smiling and holding a trophy, with a man applauding and a pianist on stage. The audience is taking photos, and the background features trees and stage lighting.

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