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Samantha Ashley Carbonell  ·  Lead Product Designer

About me

I tend to follow whatever I'm curious about and go all in on it. Whether that's learning a new language, traveling somewhere unfamiliar, or building a camper van from scratch, I figure things out by doing. Traveling has played a big role in that—it's made me more open-minded and curious, and I naturally pull inspiration from different cultures into my artwork, hobbies, and the way I approach my work.

I do my best when I have a clear, defined goal to move toward—like signing up for a bodybuilding competition or a language placement exam with a set date, or setting a deadline to finish building my van and hit the road. I like having something concrete to work toward, even if I don't fully know how I'll get there yet.

Fun facts
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I can speak Japanese
I went to high school there and try to go back every year when I can.
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I built and lived in a van
My dog and I traveled the U.S. for 6 months in a van I built myself.
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I've traveled to 26 countries
My longest trip was 6 months and really changed how I see the world.
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I was remote before remote
I helped shape remote policies at my company before COVID made it standard.
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I used to compete
I trained in bodybuilding and Olympic lifting and placed 1st a few times.
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I have lots of hobbies
I'm into Magic: The Gathering, video games, fantasy novels, anime, cosplay, cooking, and painting.