LUCKYGALSANDY

Hi, I'm Sandy. I turn complex ideas into clear, scalable motion experiences.

With 20+ years of experience across Apple, Microsoft, and some of the world's most recognized brands, I work at the intersection of motion, brand, and product design. At Apple, I was a core contributor to the iOS 7 redesign — designing system interfaces including Control Center, AirDrop, and Weather System. At Microsoft, I led motion and brand systems across Teams, M365, Azure, and seven other product lines, building the frameworks that kept a complex global ecosystem consistent and expressive.

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

• Motion & Brand Lead — Microsoft Teams
• Built scalable motion toolkits used by global teams
• Directed Brand Lookbook motion series
• Developed motion standards across product ecosystems
• Mentored motion designers through hands-on reviews

"Motion should clarify ideas, not decorate them."

That belief shapes everything I make. Motion isn't decoration — it's a strategic tool that communicates, guides, and connects creative work to real outcomes. The strongest design is simple, timeless, and universally intuitive. The kind even an 80-year-old grandmother can navigate at a glance.

Alongside client projects, I'm building Under Rain — a community-centered brand and experience concept in Oakland that applies design systems thinking to physical space, service design, and human connection.