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Hi Im Jayla,

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About me

I’m a proud Milwaukee native with a deep love for family, community, and creativity. My journey has always been about connection—through storytelling, design, and bringing people together to create something meaningful.

 

My career has been rooted in building relationships, crafting stories, and driving impact. Over time, I realized that beyond marketing and partnerships, I craved another way to serve my community—one that blended creativity with purpose. That’s what led me to UX design. It became my digital space to design experiences that make people feel seen, supported, and valued.

Outside of work, you can usually find me attempting (keyword: attempting) to be the next Food Network star in my kitchen, curating the perfect playlist like it’s a full-time job, or getting way too competitive over board games. I also have a habit of picking up random hobbies—one day it’s candle-making, the next it’s learning how to salsa dance (jury’s still out on my skills). And of course, health and wellness keep me grounded—because if I’m going to be chasing all these creative passions, I need the energy to keep up!

My Design Philospohy

You know that saying—when life hands you lemons, make lemonade? That’s exactly how I approach design. Things don’t always go as planned. Constraints pop up, ideas evolve, and challenges push back. But instead of seeing roadblocks, I see opportunities.

For me, design is about people first. It’s about listening, understanding, and creating something that feels like it truly belongs to them. I love crafting experiences that bring people together, that make things easier, and that turn everyday moments into something special.

 

No matter the challenge, I adapt. I iterate. I find a way to make something meaningful. Because good design isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about making life a little sweeter. 🍋✨

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Lets make lemonade!

I’d love to chat about UX, community-driven design, or anything creative!

Feel free to reach out at: thompsonjayla0@gmail.com

UX/ Product Design
Work Experience

American Family Insurance (Fortune 500)

Prototyping, Wireframing, End to End User Experience, User Research, & Product Launch

Education

Bachelors of Business Administration - University of Wisconsin Madison | Wisconsin School of Business 

Skills

  • Community-Centered Design

  • Digital Marketing

  • Strategic Partnerships & PR

  • Figma & FigJam

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)

  •  Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Design Thinking

  • Communications

  • Usability Testing

  • Research

  • Branding.

Certifications: Google UX Design Professional Certificate, Content Marketing HubSpot, and Digital Marketing HubSpot

Thanks for your interest in my work!

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