Coming from a psych background, I found myself deeply inspired by the connections between humans and the world around them. While in college, I took some opportunities to step into the digital product world - and I was blown away by the creativity flowing into this field. The impact that a person can make building digital solutions is what drew me to this field.

I instantly fell in love with the field. After studying HCI at CMU, I joined Microsoft and have been designing to improve the productivity in ☁️ Cloud for 2+ years, tackling challenges across Web, Mobile, Accessibility, and Design system. The journey has led me to become a product designer and systems thinker. I do my best work when I think beyond just design. I approach product decisions from a holistic point of view, with the hopes of empowering others through technology.

When I log off work, I enjoy creating and documenting the ✨ Hygge moments in slow living, sipping coffee while overstocking beans (☕ Onyx is my current favorite), and cuddling with my Shiba boy 🐶 Panhoo on Seattle's rainy days.

Let's get in touch! I'd love to chat about products, designs, tech, or anything. Say hello at mhcheriechen@gmail.com or find me via Linkedin.