Hi, I’m Michelle Chiu


Senior product designer at PayPal, freelance design lead with 7 years of experience, and fashion/events creative strategist. Previously, I’ve designed at Coinbase, Meta Creative X, MongoDB, and partnered with brands such as Four Seasons, Marie Claire, and Mejuri. My work has reached ~3B+ users globally and contributed to ~$50M+ in funding and revenue.

Resumé  |  LinkedIn  |  Twitter  |  Are.na |  Medium

Clients/Experience: Authoritative, Alta, ARI, Axiom, Beam, BuzzFeed, Cherry Pick, Coinbase, Daimo, DoorDash, Easy Labs, Four Seasons, Frog Design, Gensmo, Instagram, Kodely, Marie Claire, Marie Claire Arabia, Megapot, Mejuri, Meta Creative X, MongoDB, Peanie, Pistachio, Prism, Rarible, Rubi, Shibuya, Wish, Youvoya

Awards & Recognition:
Adobe Design Achievement Awards Recipient [Link]
Bestfolios Editor’s Pick Featured Site
Design Nation Conference Selected Attendee [Link]
Facebook GH Scholarship Recipient (1 of 25 worldwide)
Hexagon UX Mentorship Program Selected Participant
IDEO CoLab Makeathon Selected Participant [Link]
Kleiner Perkins Engineering Fellow [Link]
Medium Top Writer in Design (225K+ views) [Link]
Mercury Spheres Scholarship Recipient [Link]
Rarible Ex-Editorial Writer (front-page feature [Link]
Unsplash Featured Photographer (5.8M+ views)

Other Highlights:
EDGE NYFW Content Studio Manager [Link]
Emboldly (Nonprofit) NYC Events Lead [Link]
Four Seasons Styling Assistant [Link]
Girls Into VC Fellow & Former Newsletter Editor [Link]
Interior New York Fashion Week Intern [Link]
Kleiner Perkins Fellows Program Alumni Interviewer (2x)
Marie Claire Arabia Photography Assistant [Link]
Mejuri Brand Ambassador (5 yrs) [Link]
Monday Girl Social Club Community Member [Link]
Slow Ventures Design & AI Dinner Invited Guest [Link]
TechCrunch Disrupt Scholarship Attendee [Link]
The Council Angel Investing Community Member [Link]
Women’s Creatives Dinner Inaugural Guest [Link]

Youvoya (NDA)


A platform that helps people discover trusted retreats and experiences that align with who they are and what they need. Founded by Rachel Meade, Youvoya makes it easier to find safe, meaningful places to slow down, reconnect, and live more fully.

I partnered closely with Rachel to develop Youvoya’s brand foundation, creating a new visual identity and logo that reflects values of tranquility, trust, and emotional clarity. The work culminated in a comprehensive brand identity system, including design guidelines, color palette, and merchandise mock-ups to support future growth and expansion.

Powered by human-centered technology, Youvoya listens to users’ goals and values to curate experiences that genuinely fit—not just popular destinations, but retreats that feel personally resonant. Every recommendation is carefully verified for safety, quality, and authenticity, building trust in a space where it matters most.

Youvoya’s vision extends beyond retreats. Long-term, the platform aims to help people discover themselves through guided experiences and reflective tools that bring reconnection and intentional living into daily life.
Brand Identity
Creative Direction
Interaction Design
Merchandise Design
Product Strategy
Storytelling
User Research
Visual Design