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The Designer
I’m Tayona (Tie-yo-nuh)
I’m Tayona (Tie-yo-nuh)
I design thoughtful solutions that make a real impact.
I design thoughtful solutions that make a real impact.
Curious, strategic, and self-driven, I connect user needs and business goals through intentional design decisions.
Interactive Design ~ Agile ~ Client Collaboration
Dyslexia App
Product Design - Agile - UX Research ~ Hackathon
The Natural Calendar
Tailor Me’d
Product Design - Design System ~ UX Research ~ Usability Testing
Growth Mindset
Empathy first. Designing not only for the user but WITH the user in mind.
Empathy first. Designing not only for the user but WITH the user in mind.
Google UX Design Certification
6-month UX Certification by Google with 2 end-to-end product projects
1000+ Minutes in UX Mentorship at ADPList
Learned from top UX professionals
"YouTube University"
Self-taught in UX, Prototyping, and Design Systems
Exploring AI & UX Design
Researching how AI, ML, & UX merge
Forever learner - finding different avenues to grow and hone my skills as a UX Designer
Google UX Design Certification
1000 minutes in mentorship at ADPList
When in doubt - YouTube University
Currently learning about how AI ML and Design come together
As a forever learner with a background in clinical research and education, I’m always finding new avenues to grow, adapt, and sharpen my skills as a UX Designer.
As a forever learner with a background in clinical research and education, I’m always finding new avenues to grow, adapt, and sharpen my skills as a UX Designer.
"Sagon yn lantīr bona ao ūndegon jorrāelza."
"Sagon yn lantīr bona ao ūndegon jorrāelza."
My Work
Strategic by design. I think critically, explore deeply, and uncover the “why” to turn complexity into clarity.
How I Think
"YouTube University"
Self-taught in UX, Prototyping, and Design Systems
Google UX Design Certification
6-month UX Certification by Google with 2 end-to-end product projects
Exploring AI & UX Design
Researching how AI, ML, & UX merge
Interactive Design ~ Agile ~ Client Collaboration
Dyslexia App
Interactive Design ~ Agile ~ Client Collaboration
Dyslexia App
Tailor Me’d
Product Design - Design System ~ UX Research ~ Usability Testing
Tailor Me’d
Product Design - Design System ~ UX Research ~ Usability Testing
Product Design - Agile - UX Research ~ Hackathon
The Natural Calendar
Product Design - Agile - UX Research ~ Hackathon
The Natural Calendar
How I Think
Strategic by design. I think critically, explore deeply, and uncover the “why” to turn complexity into clarity.
The Designer
I’m Tayona (Tie-yo-nuh)
My Work
Empathy first. Designing not only for the user but WITH the user in mind.
I design thoughtful solutions that make a real impact.
Curious, strategic, and self-driven, I connect user needs and business goals through intentional design decisions.
Growth Mindset
As a forever learner with a background in clinical research and education, I’m always finding new avenues to grow, adapt, and sharpen my skills as a UX Designer.
"Sagon yn lantīr bona ao ūndegon jorrāelza."
Google UX Design Certification
6-month UX Certification by Google with 2 end-to-end product projects
1000+ Minutes in UX Mentorship at ADPList
Learned from top UX professionals
"YouTube University"
Self-taught in UX, Prototyping, & Design Systems
Exploring AI & UX Design
Researching how AI, ML, & UX merge
How I Think 🧠
Strategic by design. I think critically, explore deeply, and uncover the “why” to turn complexity into clarity.
Restructured the information architecture and redesigned the website to create a more intuitive and engaging experience, helping users better understand their health and make well-informed decisions.
Designing internal tools and visual data displays to improve the organization's employee onboarding experience and workflow efficiency.
Guided the design vision for a 0–1 mobile app, translating foundational UX research into interface, experience, and brand identity. Winner of a $5K grant in RADAR’s Futurethon.
Led end-to-end product design to improve discovery, selection, and conversion. Later created a custom design system to support faster iteration and developer handoff.