Person Of The Week — April 13, 2026 Yiying Lu

You might not know Yiying Lu’s name, but you’ve probably seen her work. She created the Twitter Fail Whale and designed emojis like the dumpling, chopsticks, takeout box, fortune cookie, and bubble tea. Born in Shanghai, educated in Sydney and London, Yiying now works from San Francisco, where she helps global companies like Disney, Apple, Adobe, and Microsoft design things that make sense across different cultures. Through her talks, she shares what she has learned about creating symbols and experiences that connect us all, even when we don’t speak the same language. Thank you for everything you do for the community, dear Yiying!