ariana cao.

Ariana is a product designer with a passion for crafting playful experiences that feel intuitive, inclusive, and quietly delightful.

Based in Seattle, WA. Constantly collecting free magazines, making tea.

Design for America · 2026SpurCreative inspiration is often saved impulsively and forgotten quickly, turning meaningful content into digital clutter.
Cura app home screen showing today's caregiving schedule
WINFO Hackathon · 2025CuraEmpowering families to manage caregiving with accessible, user-friendly tools and resources.
DubCoin prizes screen showing a QR code to redeem coins
DubHacks · 2025DubCoin Reward SystemRedesigning the DubCoin experience and DubCoin distribution system.
DubHacks · 2026DubHacks 2026Designing cooking-themed annual website for largest hackathon in the Pacific Northwest.

Student at UW-Seattle, from the Bay Area.

I'm a 3rd-year undergrad student pursuing Informatics at the University of Washington in Seattle.

I'm driven by a desire to make technology more accessible and more magical ✨, especially through women-centered tech initiatives.

Ariana Cao holding flowers
FigmaAdobe CCBlenderReactTailwind CSSJitterLovableGSAPFigmaAdobe CCBlenderReactTailwind CSSJitterLovableGSAP
PracticesToolkitUI / UX Design
FigmaLovableClaude Design
Graphic Design
PhotoshopIllustrator
Front End Development
Claude CodeGSAPReactTailwind CSS
2D / 3D Animation
After EffectsJitterBlenderMaya
Loves
Stardew Valleycoloring booksMinatoPaint the Townlilieslive theatreTerrariaaudiobookscandid photos
Lilies