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Resume

Nor Sanavongsay

Senior Experience Designer with 20+ years of experience building design systems and interactive prototypes that make users smile. With a mix of design thinking and front-end code, I create tools that empower people to do their best work.

Experience

Sr. Product Designer, Design Systems | Workday · 2015 – Present

At Workday, I led key design system initiatives focusing on user experience and component architecture:

  • Developed Figma component system with 3000+ design elements
  • Built automation plugins reducing design implementation time by 60%
  • Created accessible component library meeting WCAG 2.1 AA standards
  • Designed illustration-focused components with 98% engineering accuracy
  • Led workshops and documentation improving system adoption
  • Conducted user research and testing to optimize workflows
  • Championed design system best practices across product teams

Sr. Visual Designer | Yuzu by Barnes & Noble · 2012-2015

At Barnes & Noble (Yuzu), I designed digital tools for learning and creativity:

  • Created drawing and annotation tools boosting student engagement by 40%
  • Designed note taking systems with 200+ assets and style guides
  • Streamlined creative workflows across 6 platforms
  • Built 300+ UI components for intuitive e-learning experience
  • Refined user flows through testing and iteration across web and mobile platforms

I helped shape creative experiences across digital platforms (2005 – 2012)

At Zoosk:

  • Redesigned dating profiles improving user engagement
  • Created mobile-first design system and style guides
  • Led user research and design QA processes

At Jacobson Rost and PEAK6:

  • Built interactive tools and design systems
  • Developed accessible web experiences
  • Led creative teams delivering engaging interfaces

Started at Encyclopedia Britannica:

  • Created award-winning educational web spotlights
  • Designed motion graphics and Flash animations
  • Built cross-platform interactive experiences

Creative Tools & Illustration

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Fresco
  • Procreate
  • Clip Studio Paint
  • Digital Illustration
  • Children’s Book Illustration
  • Book Publishing
  • Storytelling

Design Systems & Product

  • Figma (Advanced)
  • Framer
  • Sketch
  • Component Architecture
  • Design Token Management
  • Documentation
  • User Research

Leadership & Accessibility

  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Global Design Strategy
  • Mentorship
  • WCAG Guidelines
  • Design System Governance
  • Team Collaboration
  • Project Management (Jira/Confluence)

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Electronic Media, Northern Illinois University

  • Specialized pathway combining Illustration foundations with Interactive Design
  • Merged traditional art principles with emerging web technologies
  • Key studies in digital storytelling, web development, and visual communication