Elevating PRODUCTS
With USER-CENTRIC
design Solutions

Elevating PRODUCTS
With USER-CENTRIC
design Solutions

Elevating PRODUCTS
With USER-CENTRIC
design Solutions

ELEVATING PRODUCTS
WITH USER-CENTRIC
DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Who am I?

Hi, I'm Nigell Lay

Hello,
I'm Nigell!

Hi, I'm Nigell Lay

Hi, I'm Nigell Lay

  • A UI/UX designer with 3+ years of experience across consumer and enterprise products

  • Strong ownership from problem framing to execution and delivery

  • Skilled in design systems, user research and complex UI structure

  • Collaborate closely with engineers, PMs, and business teams to align goals and constraints

  • Focused on building intuitive, scalable, and high-performance user experiences

20+

Completed Projects

20+

Completed Projects

20+

Completed Projects

20+

Completed Projects

3+

Years of Experience

3+

Years of Experience

3+

Years of Experience

3+

Years of Experience

What Led Me Here?

My Career Journey

My Career Journey

Garmin
Garmin
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Mid Level UI Designer

Mid Level UI Designer

Mid Level UI Designer

Oct 2022 - Present · 2 years 6 months

Oct 2022 - Present · 2.5 years

Oct 2022 - Present · 2 years 6 months

  • Led user studies, competitor analysis for products across Fitness, Outdoor, Dive, PnD, Marine and Connect IQ segments, translating insights into scalable, user-centric strategies.

  • Delivered end-to-end design solutions from concept to implementation, ensuring consistent UX and brand consistency.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including SW, SQA and PMs across Garmin US HQ to drive global design cohesion.

  • Supported system UI for Descent X50i, Vivoactive 6, Lily 2, Lily 2 Active, EmpirBus 2024, Dezl 2024 and cross-product hero watch faces, tailored to specific user contexts (e.g., divers, wellness users, drivers and boaters.

  • Executed design independently in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting tight deadlines and business goals.

Fourdesire

Fourdesire

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Product Design Intern

Product Design Intern

Product Design Intern

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 · 6 months

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 · 6 months

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 · 6 months

  • Redesigned the Asteroid System in Walkr (6M+ downloads), improving UX flow and boost conversion rates.

  • Led UX design for key features, including purchase flow, user achievements system and in-app galleries.

  • Conducted user interviews, analyzed insights to shape the long-term product strategy and design roadmap.

AJA Creative

AJA Creative

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UI Design Intern

UI Design Intern

UI Design Intern

Feb 2020 - Oct 2020 · 9 months

Feb 2020 - Oct 2020 · 9 months

Feb 2020 - Oct 2020 · 9 months

  • Led user testing and benchmarking for Yoxi Driver app (Toyota ride-hailing app, 11K+ drivers), identifying key issues in navigation and profile management.

  • Designed intuitive, systematic UI solutions aligned with user needs and business goals, contributing to successful project outcomes.

  • Collaborated closely with UX designers, clients, and SWs to deliver polished, user-centered interfaces.

Tencent

Tencent

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Product Design Intern

Product Design Intern

Product Design Intern

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 · 6 months

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 · 6 months

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 · 6 months

  • Defined UX flows and interactions for QQ Mail’s new engagement feature, “A Letter to Your Future Self,” on a platform with 80M+ MAUs, boosting retention.

  • Collaborated with PMs and SW to align design intent with business objectives and technical feasibility.

  • Participated in internal QA and usability testing to validate UX consistency prior to deployment.

How I Work?

Intentional
at Every Step

Intentional
at Every Step

Intentional
at Every Step

01
Defining Our Goal

Understand business needs, user problems, and success metrics

02
Research & Strategy

Define direction through research, benchmarking, and planning

03
Cross Functional Alignment

Work with PMs, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure feasibility

04
Concept Development

Explore creative solutions and define experience direction

05
Design Iteration with Purpose

Build detailed UI with clear hierarchy, usability, and consistency

06
Feedback & Refinement

Incorporate team and stakeholder input for refinement

07
Finalise & Handoff

Deliver specs and assets with full documentation for development