About Me 

I’m Xiaofan Gao, a product designer based in LA, CA, currently studying at ArtCenter College of Design.

I design home and lifestyle products that connect function with emotion — objects that bring comfort, rhythm, and meaning to everyday life

My process begins with observation — noticing how people interact with the small things around them — and evolves through material exploration, prototyping, and storytelling.
I’m drawn to quiet details, modular systems, and the balance between precision and softness that makes a product feel alive and human.

I’m passionate about sustainable design, user experience, and creating thoughtful objects that feel timeless yet deeply personal.