About Me

Hi, I'm Nyla, a product designer passionate about creating human-centered digital experiences that make a real difference.

With over 5 years of experience, I lead end-to-end product design that drives engagement, operational efficiency, and business growth. My approach blends strategy, research, and empathy to craft thoughtful solutions that work for both users and the business.

I earned dual BAs in Design and Communication from the University of California, Davis, where I also got hands-on experience designing for over 30 departments as part of the Student Affairs Marketing team.

Today, I’m a Lead Principal Product Designer at Capital One, where I lead a small team and collaborate across disciplines to deliver customer-centric innovation in the auto finance space. From visual and UX design to content strategy and research, I love using design as a tool to solve complex problems with clarity and impact.

Skills

• Leadership & Mentorship

• End-to-End Product Design

• Data-Driven Design

• User Research

• Agile Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Storyboarding & User Personas

• Prototyping

• Drawing & Illustration

Overview

Current Role: Lead Principal Product Designer, Capital One

Education: B.A. in Design | B.A. in Communication, University of California, Davis (2016-2020)

Certifications:

• Foundations of UX Design – Grow with Google, Coursera (2022)

• Design for Accessibility – Udemy (2023)

Interests: Swimming, hiking, Lagree, event planning, tennis & pickleball, drawing, diy projects, baking, interior design