A product designer with an entrepreneurial spirit and a knack for brand design
I discovered UX Design during the pandemic while working as an art director in a Philippines-based advertising agency. After witnessing how tech-driven solutions were able to provide quick access to medical care and services, I was inspired to pivot careers.
I spent the last 3 years building both digital and physical products in agile environments. From building responsive websites and mobile apps at a digital agency to being the first designer for a mental health start-up. My experiences have made me realize that impactful solutions are only possible if a designer understands business constraints and is able to put user needs at the forefront of the design process.
Howdy! I’m Tara
On a mission to transform lives with thoughtful design experiences
In a world where everyone is technologically connected, people feel the most disconnected from each other and themselves. I want to humanize processes and technological experiences to empower individuals and foster genuine connections between people. Creating impact in spaces such as education, healthcare, mental health, and mindfulness is what I am most passionate about.
My Design Approach
Empathize with the user by listening and doing in-depth research to identify the problem.
Test, iterate, refine and repeat for the process of continuous improvement and growth never stops.
Create innovative but simple solutions that serve people and their ever-changing needs
Make magical and impactful experiences with every product; leaving people happy, excited and hopeful
My Professional Experiences
User Experience Designer
Foundation Design, Seattle
DEC 2023 - PRESENT
Sr. Product Designer
Panyon Co.
AUG 2022 - PRESENT
Visual Designer (UI Designer)
at Make Technology Digital Innovations Agency, Philippines
JUL 2020 - APR 2022
Art Director
at Ace Saatchi & Saatchi, Philippines
FEB 2017 - OCT 2020
Industrial Design Intern
at The Walt Disney Company, Philippines
OCT 2016 - JAN 2017
My Academic Background
Masters in Human-Computer Interaction and Design
at The University of Washington
SEP 2022 - AUG 2023
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
MAY 2012 - AUG 2016
On the side, I love to…
Sing
I sing covers and was part of my parish and school choir. Here’s a sample of me singing a BTS song with Make-A-Wish volunteers
Volunteer
I am very passionate about cancer care and have been volunteering as a graphic designer with Make-A-Wish, Philippines since 2012.
Dance
In my previous company, I was part of the Saatchi Dance Crew where we covered KPOP songs. Check out our Ko Ko Bop by EXO cover
Travel
I have an insatiable curiosity about the world and have traveled to 30+ countries across 3 continents.
Illustrate
I love to draw and have had the opportunity of exhibiting my work and getting published. Come see some of my work on this page