Sonia Leung
About Sonia Leung
Sonia Leung is a Lead UX/UI Designer based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a diverse background in multimedia and design. She has held various roles in user experience and graphic design, and emphasizes a content-first approach to UX design.
Current Role at HONK
Sonia Leung serves as the Lead UX/UI Designer at HONK, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall user experience. Sonia emphasizes a content-first approach to UX design, which prioritizes the treatment of digital content as a conversation, ensuring that users find the information they need efficiently and effectively.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Before joining HONK, Sonia Leung accumulated significant experience in user experience design. She worked at Interactive Ontario as a User Experience Designer for two months in 2019 and later served as Social Media Lead at the same organization from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she held the position of UX Lead at Acquire for three months in 2021, where she contributed to enhancing user engagement and interface design.
Educational Background
Sonia Leung earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies & Multimedia from McMaster University, where she studied from 2011 to 2018. Following this, she pursued a Post-graduate Certificate in Interactive Media Management at Centennial College, completing her studies in 2019. This educational foundation has equipped her with a strong understanding of multimedia and communication principles.
Skills and Design Tools
Sonia Leung utilizes a variety of design tools in her work, including Figma, Invision, HTML/CSS, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere. While she is proficient in these tools, she prioritizes understanding design principles and engaging in design thinking over tool proficiency. Her diverse background in multimedia encompasses graphic design, photography, creative writing, videography, and animation.
Early Career and Roles
Sonia's early career included various roles that contributed to her expertise in design and communication. She worked as a Strategic Communications Assistant at Imagine Canada for three months in 2018 and as a Library Media Specialist at McMaster University for seven months from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Graphic Designer at Acquire from 2020 to 2021, where she honed her skills in visual communication.