Hello, I’m Hayoon, a Product Designer based in Sydney.

As a self-taught designer, I’m constantly learning and thinking critically about building trust, both within teams and through the experiences I create. I love design because it’s ultimately about people, and I deeply care about the humans behind the products as well as those creating them alongside me.

Before transitioning into design, I spent nine years in hospitality in Sydney, where I developed strong communication skills and a deep sense of teamwork. This background helps me bring a thoughtful and people-focused approach to my work.

Along with my passion for creating thoughtful and accessible designs, I prioritise achieving measurable business results. I focus on aligning design with KPIs to ensure that the experiences I create not only engage users but also drive growth and success for the business.

What gets me out of bed?

People

I’m inspired by diversity and how everyone sees the world differently.

This helps me create more empathetic designs.

I’m inspired by diversity and how everyone sees the world differently.

This helps me create more empathetic designs.

I love small talk. These little interactions brighten my day. During the pandemic, I found joy in chatting with my regular customers at the cafe by drawing on take-away cups and bring a smile to their faces 😀

Takeaway cups with hand-drawings and a thank you letter from a customer to a barista.

Two coffee cups with barista's drawings and a message to a regular customer.

Social Good

I care about people beyond technology and basic human rights.

I’m inspired by designs and products that make a real difference and help a great number of people.

I care about people beyond technology and basic human rights.

I’m inspired by designs and products that make a real difference and help a great number of people.

I get involved in many volunteering activities with non-profits like Save the Children and government organisations.

Here’s a photo from my time in Chennai, India, where I joined a university student volunteer program.

Hayoon smiling while hugging two children during volunteer work in India.

Hayoon playing with a child in a classroom during volunteer teaching in India.

Life outside the pixel!

Hayoon smiling, holding a medal as a half marathon finalist, standing in a crowd.

I’ve always loved long walks, but during the 2020 lockdown, I started running. It’s physically tough but mentally relaxing, giving me time to focus on myself.

A coffee mug on a bench at a cafe, with swan latte art on the coffee.

Hayoon working as a barista at a cafe, focused on tasks behind the counter.

As a former barista, I’m definitely a coffee lover. Always caffeinated! I especially enjoy bright, floral filter coffee and oat flat white.

Four people scuba diving underwater, wearing jumpsuits and waving at the camera.

Hayoon waving at the camera at Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal.

Exploring the world and staying active are big parts of my life. I love experiencing nature and local culture when I travel.