Welcome to Elaine's corner of the internet
Elaine Chen

Elaine is a product designer who thinks in systems ∆ and crafts thoughtful digital experiences ✨.

Vancouver, BC --:--:--
nwPlus — looping space illustration
UX/UIBrandingDesign SystemsMotion

Driving design for Western Canada's largest hackathons.

Product DesignSystems

Optimized the end-to-end judging workflow for nwPlus' hackathons.

DesignathonMobile

Designed an app to encourage intentional, guilt-free breaks.

StartupPrototyping

Prototyped early-stage ideas for an ed-tech startup.

About Elaine

Hi, I'm Elaine!

I’m a designer at heart — shaped by years of curiosity and hands-on experimentation with both digital and analog tools. I started by creating logos and profile pictures for Instagram influencers, then expanded into customizing shoes, making posters, and digital illustration.

I used to think that design was just about making things beautiful, but now I get to solve problems too! I love the process because I get to work at the intersection of research, human-centered thinking and creativity.

Outside of design, I’m usually exploring vintage markets, gaming, practicing yoga, or catching a DJ set ✦.

Elaine Chen
Experience
  1. Design Lead / nwPlus

    May 2025 — Now
  2. Design Coordinator / nwPlus

    May 2025 — Apr 2026
  3. Web Designer / Prookie

    Oct 2025 — Nov 2025
  4. UX/UI Designer / Hatchloom

    Jan 2026 — Apr 2026