Lea Tiaokhiao

I’m a product designer based in Chicago. Since 2015, I’ve designed all kinds of things for all kinds of people, across industries, platforms, and stages of the product lifecycle.

I like getting to the root of a problem and understanding what people really need. From the details of how a product looks and feels to how people move through the broader experience, I think about how it all works together. I’m also passionate about building the design systems that bring consistency to the experience and help it scale.

Outside of work, I’m happiest getting outside, exploring somewhere new, cooking something worth sharing, or making things with my hands. And always, a dog person at heart.

It's me!

Forever my favorite adventure buddy

One of my favorite captures from Portugal

On repeat

Easiest way to lose track of time

Sunsets, friends, pizza — my type of evening

Big fan of recipes by Molly Baz



Experience

A little bit of everything, by design.

I've worked across industries and all kinds of digital experiences, from consumer-facing products to B2B SaaS platforms, at both early-stage startups and established companies.

That variety has taught me to get comfortable with the unfamiliar, ask better questions, and find the right approach for the problem at hand.

Brick

Product Designer

2025 - 2026

Rec

Product Designer, Contract

2024 - 2025

Campus Ink

Product Designer, Contract

2023 - 2024

Foxtrot

Product Designer

2021 - 2023

Home Chef

Senior Product Designer
Product Designer

2019 - 2021

Multiply

UX Designer

2018 - 2018

Saggezza

Senior UX Designer
UX Designer
Associate UX Designer

2015 - 2018