Hello! I’m Cici, a senior product designer based in Chicago with 6+ years of product design experience and 8+ years of professional experience overall. I specialize in complex, systems-driven products and thrive in ambiguous problem spaces—bringing clarity through thoughtful research, strong product strategy, and pixel-precise execution. As a full-stack designer, I own work end-to-end and partner closely with engineers and product teams to build scalable, practical solutions that hold up under real business constraints.
When I’m not up to my eyeballs in Figma files, you can catch me scouting out the hottest new restaurant openings, spinning around in the air on an aerial device, or curled up with a good book and my cat. Like to know more? Pop me an email at Cecilia.xie17@gmail.com, I’d love to chat!
I began my design career at Allstate as a UX architect, specializing in interaction design and information hierarchy.
Shortly after, I left to immerse myself in product design at a cozy SaaS marketing company as a full-stack designer. I handled everything from digging into user research to polishing up final visual touches, leaving my mark not just on designs but also on the culture and design system. As a lead designer, I made crucial decisions within a Product Triad, specializing in complex challenges like data visualization in agile environments or how to integrate AI into our design principles.
Now, as a Product Design Consultant, I thrive on navigating ambiguity daily. Clients rely on my tech and design expertise, where I craft customized processes for each project, from inception to execution.