Hi, I’m Afore.

I combine creativity, strategic thinking, and organization to deliver impactful, user-focused outcomes.

Hi, I’m Afore.

I combine creativity, strategic thinking, and organization to deliver impactful, user-focused outcomes.

Hi, I’m Afore.


I combine creativity, strategic thinking, and organization to deliver impactful, user-focused outcomes.

Bio

Bio

I’m the founding product designer at Informed, a Berlin-based B2B SaaS startup building AI-powered writing assistants.


My path to product design has been anything but traditional—before stepping into this role, I worked at the intersection of journalism, media, and innovation. I started by translating international news into Chinese, sharpening my ability to distill complex information into clear, engaging narratives. I then managed innovative news projects that won awards in Taiwan and abroad, before working as a local producer for major international media outlets, including The New York Times, The Guardian, and CBC.


This unique journey has equipped me with a keen ability to understand audiences, communicate ideas effectively, and craft intuitive experiences—skills I now apply to product design.

I’m the founding product designer at Informed, a Berlin-based B2B SaaS startup building AI-powered writing assistants.


My path to product design has been anything but traditional—before stepping into this role, I worked at the intersection of journalism, media, and innovation. I started by translating international news into Chinese, sharpening my ability to distill complex information into clear, engaging narratives. I then managed innovative news projects that won awards in Taiwan and abroad, before working as a local producer for major international media outlets, including The New York Times, The Guardian, and CBC.


This unique journey has equipped me with a keen ability to understand audiences, communicate ideas effectively, and craft intuitive experiences—skills I now apply to product design.



Why Work with Me?


Clarity from Complexity – With a journalism background, I distill dense information into clear, user-friendly experiences.


User Research Expertise – Skilled in asking the right questions, uncovering insights, and designing user-centric solutions.


Strategic Thinking – Former project manager who aligns design with business goals and fosters teamwork.


I blend storytelling, research, and design thinking to create products that don’t just work—they resonate.

Why Work with Me?


Clarity from Complexity – With a journalism background, I distill dense information into clear, user-friendly experiences.


User Research Expertise – Skilled in asking the right questions, uncovering insights, and designing user-centric solutions.


Strategic Thinking – Former project manager who aligns design with business goals and fosters teamwork.


I blend storytelling, research, and design thinking to create products that don’t just work—they resonate.

Experience

Experience

2024-Present

Product Designer

informed

2024-Present

Product Designer

informed

2024-Present

Product Designer

informed

2023-2024

Product Designer

Product Designer

Humanity Research Consultancy

Humanity Research Consultancy

2022-Present

Local Producer

Local Producer

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

2018-2021

Digital Project Manager

Digital Project Manager

United Daily News

United Daily News

2015-2018

Translator & Editor

Translator & Editor

Economic Daily News

Economic Daily News

Outside of design

Outside of design

If I'm in Taiwan, you'll likely find me at cultural events.

If I'm in Taiwan, you'll likely find me at cultural events.

If I'm away from Taiwan, I'm probably practicing community-based tourism.

If I'm away from Taiwan, I'm probably practicing community-based tourism.

If I'm not designing, I'm fixing for foreign journalists.

If I'm not designing, I'm fixing for foreign journalists.

If I'm not fixing, jogging keeps me energized.

If I'm not fixing, jogging keeps me energized.

Email

aforehsieh@gmail.com

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© 2025 Afore Hsieh

Email

aforehsieh@gmail.com

LinkedIn

© 2025 Afore Hsieh

Email

aforehsieh@gmail.com

LinkedIn

© 2025 Afore Hsieh