Janyl Tamayo
About Janyl Tamayo
Janyl Tamayo is a User Experience Designer with extensive experience in the field, currently serving as Events Lead and Researcher at UXPH since 2019 and 2020, respectively. She also works at NextPay and has a background that includes an internship at BlackBerry and a degree from Simon Fraser University.
Work at NextPay
Janyl Tamayo has been employed at NextPay as a User Experience Designer since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user interactions and overall experience with the platform. Her work involves applying design principles to create intuitive interfaces that meet user needs. Tamayo's contributions are integral to NextPay's mission of providing seamless financial solutions.
Current Role at UXPH
At UXPH (User Experience Philippines), Janyl Tamayo serves as Events Lead since 2019 and as a Researcher since 2020. As Events Lead, she oversees the planning and execution of events that promote user experience awareness and education. In her role as a Researcher, she conducts studies to gather insights on the user experience landscape in the Philippines, contributing to the organization's knowledge base.
Previous Experience at BlackBerry
Janyl Tamayo interned at BlackBerry as a UX Analyst from 2012 to 2013. During her internship, she gained practical experience in user experience design, contributing to projects that focused on improving product usability. This role provided her with foundational skills that she has built upon in her subsequent positions.
Education and Expertise
Janyl Tamayo earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Simon Fraser University, where she studied at the School of Interactive Arts and Technology from 2010 to 2016. Her academic background provided her with a solid foundation in design principles, user research, and interactive technologies, which she applies in her professional roles.
Research Contributions in UX
Tamayo has designed and executed a comprehensive survey and interview process aimed at gathering insights on the user experience industry in the Philippines. She developed research plans targeting students, practitioners, and design leaders to understand their perspectives on UX. Additionally, she collaborated with a team of seven members and two advisors to produce a pioneering report on UX in the Philippines.