Tasia Haygood
About Tasia Haygood
Tasia Haygood is a UX Designer currently employed at DemandJump in Chicago, Illinois, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in education and design, with previous roles at Reverb and the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Work at DemandJump
Tasia Haygood has been employed as a UX Designer at DemandJump since 2022. In this role, she contributes to user experience design, focusing on enhancing the usability and functionality of digital products. DemandJump is located in Chicago, Illinois, where Tasia applies her skills to improve user interactions and overall satisfaction.
Previous UX Design Experience
Before joining DemandJump, Tasia worked at Reverb as a UX Designer from 2018 to 2019 and as a UX Researcher from 2019 to 2022. Her experience at Reverb involved conducting user research and implementing design strategies to optimize user experience. Additionally, she worked at Designation for six months in 2018, where she participated in a program aimed at transitioning into the UX field.
Teaching Background
Tasia Haygood has a substantial background in education. She served as a Technology Teacher at the Archdiocese of Chicago from 2017 to 2018 and as a Middle School Teacher from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she taught at Berkeley County School District from 2012 to 2016. Her teaching roles have provided her with valuable skills in communication and instructional design.
Education and Qualifications
Tasia holds an Associate's Degree in Applied Science from John A Logan College, which she completed from 2002 to 2005. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, from 2010 to 2012. Her educational background supports her career in UX design and teaching.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional life, Tasia has a background in roller derby, reflecting her diverse interests. She enjoys crafting with various materials and has a passion for music, particularly in creating playlists and exploring soundtracks. These hobbies contribute to her creative approach in her UX design work.