Amanda or YQ (they/them) is a designer based in NYC, originally from North Texas.

Igraduated in 2022 from Cornell University with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Science and a minor in Asian American Studies. At Cornell, I led the design team of Cornell AppDev and was the course instructor for Introduction to Digital Product Design. I was also the photography director of Thread Magazine.

As a photographer, I am interested in portraits, fashion/editorial, and documentary photography.

Currently, I am a product designer at StockX, working on the buy and sell experience and design systems. I am interested in solving complex problems, creating scalable design systems, and building accessible tech.

I am also practicing kung fu, rock climbing, and reading/dreaming.