Jen Woo Location: Oakland, CA Jen Woo is a freelance design, lifestyle, and culture writer and content strategist with over ten years of experience.Highlights:Jen is a regular contributor to Dwell and contributing editor at 7x7.Her writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Architectural Digest, Dwell, GRAY Magazine, Lonny, and Time Out.For brand work, her portfolio includes Yale Home, August Home, Exploratorium, Google, Studio Heimat, and more. Experience Jen Woo is a freelance writer for Real Simple. She runs a small agency helping brands with social media strategy and creative, all while contributing to design and lifestyle publications. Prior to starting her own business, she was an editor at 7x7, where she covered culture and lifestyle. She helmed a series interviewing and touring homes of local creatives. And before that, she was creative director at tech startup Lumoid, where she helmed all marketing efforts, website design, partnerships, and events. For Real Simple, Jen has taken her knowledge in the design space and applied to home and lifestyle shopping. After bouncing around from Southern California to Costa Rica, Europe, and all over Asia, she has called Oakland, CA, her home for the past 11 years. Education Jen graduated with a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Global Peace and Security and focus on professional writing from the University of California, Santa Barbara. About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.