Oxana Tamas
About Oxana Tamas
Oxana Tamas is a Senior Product Designer with a background in graphic design and a commitment to ethical design practices. She engages in creative pursuits as an illustrator and crafter, while also advocating for gender equality and mentoring others in the design community.
Work at Birdie
Oxana Tamas currently holds the position of Senior Product Designer at Birdie, a role she has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, she worked as a Junior Product Designer at the same company from 2019 to 2020. Her tenure at Birdie has spanned multiple years, during which she has contributed to various design initiatives and projects. Her work focuses on developing innovative design frameworks that align with ethical values.
Education and Expertise
Oxana Tamas studied at Accademia Cappiello, where she earned a Diploma in Graphic Design from 2016 to 2017. She also attended Liceo linguistico E. Torricelli in Faenza, where she studied foreign languages and literature from 2007 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in design, particularly in product design and graphic communication.
Background
Oxana Tamas grew up in Romania, which has shaped her perspective on design and awareness of manipulation in communication. This background influences her approach to design, as she rejects one-size-fits-all solutions. Her diverse experiences across different countries, including her work in London, contribute to her understanding of global design practices.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Birdie, Oxana Tamas held several positions in the design field. She worked as a Brand Art Director at FABBRI BOOTS DISTRIBUTION INC from 2018 to 2019 and as a Graphic Designer at Habaneros from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Digital Product Designer at Credit Data Research for nine months in 2019. These roles have equipped her with a broad range of skills in product and graphic design.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
Oxana Tamas is actively involved in mentoring through ADPList, where she supports and uplifts others in the design community. She advocates for gender equality and the empowerment of minorities, challenging stereotypes related to ageism. Her commitment to these causes reflects her belief in the transformative power of design and its potential to create positive change.