Torye Cooke
About Torye Cooke
Torye Cooke is a Product Designer currently at Turnstile, where they promote collaboration and innovation through Ryan Singer's 'Shaping' process. With a diverse background in design roles across various companies, Cooke has significantly contributed to revenue growth and design system development in their previous positions.
Current Role at Turnstile
Torye Cooke serves as a Product Designer at Turnstile, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he actively engages in learning and championing Ryan Singer's 'Shaping' process. He promotes a culture of collaboration and innovation within the organization, focusing on enhancing product design methodologies.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Torye Cooke has extensive experience in product design, having worked at several companies. He was a Product Designer at Digit from 2022 to 2023, where he contributed to the integration of Banking and Settings features. Prior to that, he worked at Whitepages as a UI/UX Designer from 2018 to 2021, where he played a key role in increasing conversion rates in the pricing funnel.
Educational Background in Design
Torye Cooke studied at Laguna College of Art and Design, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Design + Digital Media, graduating Cum Laude. He also attended Nielsen Norman Group from 2020 to 2021, further enhancing his skills in user experience and design principles. Additionally, he studied Psychology at Santiago Canyon College.
Internships and Early Career
Torye Cooke began his career with various internships in design. He interned at WhoWagWear™ for four months in 2016 and at Cotopaxi for four months from 2016 to 2017. He also worked as a UI/UX Designer at The Portal for three months in 2016. These early experiences laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in product design.
Achievements in Design Projects
Throughout his career, Torye Cooke has achieved significant milestones in design projects. At Whitepages, he led the design team to develop a foundation for the design system, enhancing collaboration between design and engineering teams. His efforts contributed to a 35% increase in conversion rates in the pricing funnel, generating an additional $25K per month in revenue.