Tylan Davis
About Tylan Davis
Tylan Davis is a Designer and Software Engineer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Kendall College of Art and Design and has contributed to the Payload CMS blog with various technical guides and tutorials since joining Payload in 2023.
Work at Payload CMS
Tylan Davis currently serves as a Designer and Software Engineer at Payload, having joined the company in 2023. In this role, Tylan contributes to the development of content management solutions. Tylan has also contributed to the Payload CMS blog, focusing on technical guides and tutorials. Topics covered include building websites, enhancing error states, and creating e-commerce sites using Next.js.
Education and Expertise
Tylan Davis studied at Kendall College of Art and Design, where Tylan earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from 2016 to 2020. This educational background provides a strong foundation in design principles and software engineering, equipping Tylan with the skills necessary for a career in design and technology.
Background in Graphic Design
Prior to joining Payload, Tylan worked at Well Design Studio, where Tylan held multiple roles. From 2021 to 2023, Tylan was a Graphic Designer, focusing on visual communication and design projects. In 2023, Tylan briefly served as a Web & Interactive Strategist for four months, further expanding expertise in web design and interactive media. Tylan also gained experience as a Graphic Design Intern at Kmotion Design Inc. in 2020.
Contributions to Technical Writing
Tylan Davis has authored several technical guides and blog posts, primarily focusing on web development with Next.js. Tylan's contributions include a comprehensive guide on building a website, blog, or portfolio, as well as articles on enhancing error states and nested fields in Payload. Tylan also creates content related to building e-commerce sites, showcasing practical applications of design and software engineering skills.