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

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