Valerie Ma

I’m a product designer thinking about how people make sense of what they use.

Currently designing digital experiences for small businesses at

American Express.

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About

Hello there!

I’m Valerie, and I'm equal parts observer and experimenter.

I think a lot about the space between intention and perception, and how thoughtful choices can bring them closer together.

Outside of design, I’m always on the hunt for an iced matcha or making something with my hands.

Communities & side quests

TAP-NY

Building community in NY

I'm a part of the board for TAP-NY (Taiwanese American Professionals, New York), where I help plan & host a diverse lineup of events in the city every month. We connect and bring professionals in the Taiwanese American + greater AAPI community closer together.

Since I've joined in 2024, we've hosted 200+ events and grown to 9000+ members in our local chapter. TAP has 9 other chapters across the nation under TACL (Taiwanese American Citizens League)!

Some core memories 🫶

📍New York, NY
📍Fishkill Farms, NY
📍Austin, TX
📍Washington, DC
📍Long Beach, CA
📍Austin, TX
📍Cape May, NJ
📍Taipei, Taiwan
📍New York, NY
📍Taipei, Taiwan

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Strava highlights

In my running era

I'm the friend who will suggest a 7AM run and pull through - because a hang is always best with good company and some good caffeine.

@valsnaildiary

Content creation

Nail art is where my love for tiny details and a good creative challenge first started. I started @valsnaildiary to document my creative outlet of doing my own nails. I even get to work with some of my favorite brands like @essie, @manucurist, @oliveandjune along the way.