hi there! i’m Candace

There’s something interesting about things in life that feel “just right” and how subjective this feeling is for each of us.
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I lean into human emotions as people navigate the world, often wondering how to design to feel just right. So, I design for you and for people who will never read this, using empathy as a tool to understand, learn, share stories, and ultimately create meaningful connections and experiences through problem solving.
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It’s nice to meet you :)

About Me:

🌲 I study Design (AI + Digital User Experience) at Stanford University. As a d.school Community Lead, I focus on building trust and community within, empowering us to collaboratively design impactful solutions that address the needs of the broader communities we serve.

🍑 Born in Boston, grew up in Atlanta, currently in Palo Alto. I like to say I bring a wall-to-wall perspective — from the North in Boston, the South in Atlanta, and now out West in Palo Alto. My experiences span coast to coast and everything in between :)

After hours:

🧋 Fighting the urge to buy a cup of boba. My boss once told me that when he imagines me on campus, all he can see is me riding my bike holding boba in each hand. We work remotely. And no, I don't know how to bike without hands.

🎨 Making graphics whenever I can. Stickers, posters, flyers. I’ve made posters in exchange for boba before, unfortunately.

🍛 Sending photos of food to my parents. The family group chat is endless scrolls of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. Food is our love language.

Facts you probably didn’t ask for:

🙈 My favorite show growing up was Curious George. He’s a reminder that learning never ends, and sometimes the only ways to learn is to try.

🌇 I can stare at fairy lights and sunsets for hours - head empty. The world can be so pretty sometimes, it’s hard to not to be in awe.

❤️ Mister Rogers wants us to remember, “You've made this day a special day, by just you being you. There's no person in the whole world like you, and I like you just the way you are.”

🥣 Big fan of Captain Crunch. Honey nut cheerios on some days. Maybe Lucky Charms on others.