works
Selected works
Musee
Common Café
Visual works
Gong Xu Design
GP Project 2050
hello-penny.com
Hi, I am Penny.
A Product Designer specializing in translating complex problems into simple, impactful digital solutions.
I turn messy, ambiguous ideas into clear, intuitive, and impactful user-centered experiences.

have worked with
Selected Works
Musee
A workspace that helps creatives transform scattered inspiration into structured, searchable, and reusable design knowledge — enhanced by AI assistance.
AI assistance
0 → 1
Cross-device
Semantic Search
End-to-End


Musee helps people capture inspiration across devices, auto-organize content with metadata, and search by meaning—not keywords. Built 0→1 end-to-end to turn scattered discoveries into reusable creative assets.
An online shared workspace designed around rhythm, focus, and rest.
Human presence
Focus-first
0 → 1
Session-based
human-centric


Common Café explores how gentle social presence can support focus without pressure. Designed as a shared virtual space, it experiments with calm accountability, shared rhythms, and lightweight social cues to help people stay present while working alone—together.
Visual Works
An interactive, location-based website that allows users to explore future sea-level impact in Taiwan, transforming abstract climate data into personal relevance.
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Gongxu specializes in stepping outward to embrace diverse challenges, crafting living spaces that are thoughtful, appropriate, and aligned with each client’s needs and ideals.
View details
Dog person 🐶
Reader 📚
Yoga 🧘
I care deeply about bringing clarity to complex ideas and designing experiences that truly help people. My work is shaped by curiosity, thoughtful questions, and an always-learning mindset.
Keep reading
Design Process
Define & Research
Empathize first, design later. I dive deep into user struggles and emotional shifts, transforming raw data and interview insights into actionable product strategies.
Prototype & Iterate
Fail fast to build better. From low-fi sketches to interactive prototypes, I test logic and feasibility early to mitigate technical risks and align stakeholders.
Systematic Delivery
Design ends when code lives. I deliver comprehensive Design Systems and detailed documentation, ensuring seamless consistency across all platforms until final launch.
Design Philosophy
I combine UX thinking with product strategy to design scalable solutions that drive real business impact.
Clarity from Chaos
Refined Pragmatism
Bridging the Gap
The Power of Synthesis
What Partners Say About Me
"Throughout our seven-year partnership, Penny has consistently demonstrated exceptional accountability and a results-driven mindset. She possesses a rare combination of creative flair and sharp logical thinking, allowing her to navigate and simplify highly complex requirements. Her ability to align seamlessly on project goals makes her an invaluable collaborator in any high-stakes environment."
Ju ( Co-Founder & Creative Partner @ JUPE Design )
"Penny has a natural, approachable presence that makes collaboration effortless. She strikes a perfect balance between taking ownership of key decisions and empowering her team to explore their creative potential. She is efficient, meticulous, and always ready to offer support."
Yao ( Mentee & Brand Designer )
"Penny’s logic is remarkably clear. She listens deeply to project needs and provides expert design insights, while always advocating for the target audience to offer proactive, value-driven suggestions. Working with her is always a smooth and pleasant experience."
Lillian ( Marketing Partner )
"After four years of building custom websites together, Penny has become a highly trusted partner. Her professionalism in UI/UX and her ability to build consensus during technical discussions ensure that every project moves forward seamlessly."
Ann ( Engineering PM )
selected works
Musee
Common Café
visual works
GP Project 2050
Gong Xu Design
hello-penny.com
works
about me
resume
Hi, I am Penny.
A Product Designer specializing in translating complex problems into simple, impactful digital solutions.
I turn messy, ambiguous ideas into clear, intuitive, and impactful user-centered experiences.

have worked with
Selected Works
Musee
A workspace that helps creatives transform scattered inspiration into structured, searchable, and reusable design knowledge — enhanced by AI assistance.
AI assistance
0 → 1
Cross-device
Semantic Search
End-to-End


Musee helps people capture inspiration across devices, auto-organize content with metadata, and search by meaning—not keywords. Built 0→1 end-to-end to turn scattered discoveries into reusable creative assets.
An online shared workspace designed around rhythm, focus, and rest.
Human presence
Focus-first
0 → 1
Session-based
human-centric


Common Café explores how gentle social presence can support focus without pressure. Designed as a shared virtual space, it experiments with calm accountability, shared rhythms, and lightweight social cues to help people stay present while working alone—together.
Visual Works
An interactive, location-based website that allows users to explore future sea-level impact in Taiwan, transforming abstract climate data into personal relevance.
View details
Gongxu specializes in stepping outward to embrace diverse challenges, crafting living spaces that are thoughtful, appropriate, and aligned with each client’s needs and ideals.
View details
Dog person 🐶
Reader 📚
Yoga 🧘
I care deeply about bringing clarity to complex ideas and designing experiences that truly help people. My work is shaped by curiosity, thoughtful questions, and an always-learning mindset.
Keep reading
Design Process
Define & Research
Empathize first, design later. I dive deep into user struggles and emotional shifts, transforming raw data and interview insights into actionable product strategies.
Prototype & Iterate
Fail fast to build better. From low-fi sketches to interactive prototypes, I test logic and feasibility early to mitigate technical risks and align stakeholders.
Systematic Delivery
Design ends when code lives. I deliver comprehensive Design Systems and detailed documentation, ensuring seamless consistency across all platforms until final launch.
Design Philosophy
I combine UX thinking with product strategy to design scalable solutions that drive real business impact.
Clarity from Chaos
Refined Pragmatism
Bridging the Gap
The Power of Synthesis
What Partners Say About Me
"Throughout our seven-year partnership, Penny has consistently demonstrated exceptional accountability and a results-driven mindset. She possesses a rare combination of creative flair and sharp logical thinking, allowing her to navigate and simplify highly complex requirements. Her ability to align seamlessly on project goals makes her an invaluable collaborator in any high-stakes environment."
Ju ( Co-Founder & Creative Partner @ JUPE Design )
"Penny’s logic is remarkably clear. She listens deeply to project needs and provides expert design insights, while always advocating for the target audience to offer proactive, value-driven suggestions. Working with her is always a smooth and pleasant experience."
Lillian ( Marketing Partner )
"Penny has a natural, approachable presence that makes collaboration effortless. She strikes a perfect balance between taking ownership of key decisions and empowering her team to explore their creative potential. She is efficient, meticulous, and always ready to offer support."
Yao ( Mentee & Brand Designer )
"After four years of building custom websites together, Penny has become a highly trusted partner. Her professionalism in UI/UX and her ability to build consensus during technical discussions ensure that every project moves forward seamlessly."
Ann ( Engineering PM )
Selected works
Musee
Common Café
Visual Works
GP Project 2050
Gong Xu Design
hello-penny.com
works
about me
resume
Hi, I am Penny.
A Product Designer specializing in translating complex problems into simple, impactful digital solutions.
I turn messy, ambiguous ideas into clear, intuitive, and impactful user-centered experiences.

have worked with
Selected Works
Musee
A workspace that helps creatives transform scattered inspiration into structured, searchable, and reusable design knowledge — enhanced by AI assistance.
AI assistance
0 → 1
Cross-device
Semantic Search
End-to-End


Musee is an AI-powered, multiformat inspiration tool for creative thinkers. It helps people capture inspiration across devices, auto-organize content with metadata, and search by meaning—not keywords. Built 0→1 end-to-end to turn scattered discoveries into reusable creative assets.
Common Café
An online shared workspace designed around rhythm, focus, and rest.
Low-pressure participation
Focus-first
0 → 1
Shared Pomodoro
human-centric


Common Café explores how gentle social presence can support focus without pressure. Designed as a shared virtual space, it experiments with calm accountability, shared rhythms, and lightweight social cues to help people stay present while working alone—together.
Visual Works
An interactive, location-based website that allows users to explore future sea-level impact in Taiwan, transforming abstract climate data into personal relevance.
View details
Gongxu specializes in stepping outward to embrace diverse challenges, crafting living spaces that are thoughtful, appropriate, and aligned with each client’s needs and ideals.
View details
Dog person 🐶
Reader 📚
Yoga 🧘
I care deeply about bringing clarity to complex ideas and designing experiences that truly help people. My work is shaped by curiosity, thoughtful questions, and an always-learning mindset.
Keep reading
Design Process
Define & Research
Empathize first, design later. I dive deep into user struggles and emotional shifts, transforming raw data and interview insights into actionable product strategies.
Prototype & Iterate
Fail fast to build better. From low-fi sketches to interactive prototypes, I test logic and feasibility early to mitigate technical risks and align stakeholders.
Systematic Delivery
Design ends when code lives. I deliver comprehensive Design Systems and detailed documentation, ensuring seamless consistency across all platforms until final launch.
Design Philosophy
I combine UX thinking with product strategy to design scalable solutions that drive real business impact.
Clarity from Chaos
Refined Pragmatism
Bridging the Gap
The Power of Synthesis
What Partners Say About Me
"Throughout our seven-year partnership, Penny has consistently demonstrated exceptional accountability and a results-driven mindset. She possesses a rare combination of creative flair and sharp logical thinking, allowing her to navigate and simplify highly complex requirements. Her ability to align seamlessly on project goals makes her an invaluable collaborator in any high-stakes environment."
Ju ( Co-Founder & Creative Partner @ JUPE Design )
"Penny has a natural, approachable presence that makes collaboration effortless. She strikes a perfect balance between taking ownership of key decisions and empowering her team to explore their creative potential. She is efficient, meticulous, and always ready to offer support."
Yao ( Mentee & Brand Designer )
"Penny’s logic is remarkably clear. She listens deeply to project needs and provides expert design insights, while always advocating for the target audience to offer proactive, value-driven suggestions. Working with her is always a smooth and pleasant experience."
Lillian ( Marketing Partner )
"After four years of building custom websites together, Penny has become a highly trusted partner. Her professionalism in UI/UX and her ability to build consensus during technical discussions ensure that every project moves forward seamlessly."
Ann ( Engineering PM )