Metrolinx is a government agency responsible for integrating public transit in Ontario. One of its key services is PRESTO, an electronic payment system that replaces the need for tickets, passes, and cash.
2 months
My design partner and I collaborating with Product Owner and Senior Business Analyst
How might we redesign the outdated PRESTO web app so riders can quickly find the information they need?
Feel free to email me at rosa.moriya@outlook or connect over LinkedIn. I'd be happy to walk you through it!
Insert PasswordI began my career as an advertiser, then moved into UX/UI in 2021, and knew I had found my calling.
During this journey, I’ve worked at:
Thanks to these varied experiences, I’ve become a versatile designer who can easily adapt to different industries, management styles, and budget constraints.
A photo of my first cherry blossom sighting at Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto, Canada.
What software and tools do you use? ⚙️
Design: Figma, FigJam, Miro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and my beloved pencil and paper.
Research: Excel, Maze, Slides, Zoom.
Collaboration: Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Jira, Slack, Loom.
Bonus: As an intern, I learned in YouTube how to create components and managing design systems on Figma in 2 weeks. This experience made me good at learning quickly and independently.
Why design as a career? 🎓
There’s a Japanese term called Ikigai: the intersection of what you love, what the world needs, what you can be paid for, and what are you good at. Design is my Ikigai:
What’s my superpower? ⚡
Over the years, I’ve realized that when teams struggle with collaboration, I’m the one who steps in to help organize things. Whether it’s creating simple templates or creating design systems, I ensure everyone stays aligned toward the final goal.