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