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Moyai is an experience designer and builder who brings together community and product to create meaningful experiences, spark thought, and turn shared vision into real impact. She works with mission-led teams to uncover what matters, align around shared goals, and move ideas forward - together.
Recent Projects & Roles
Founding Member & Product Designer
@ Nearville
Leading the creation of a scalable design system to support collaboration and brand consistency
Delivering accessible, intentional design that balances user needs with business goals
Shaping product strategy and partnering across teams to launch core features
Community Organizer
@ Designed Minds
Organizing a designer-led community focused on peer learning, support, and connection
Co-hosting a podcast that shares real stories and lessons from the design community
Creating space for reflection, growth, and shared exploration across design journeys
Freelance Collaborator
Partnering with mission-led teams to shape experiences rooted in research and strategy
Supporting discovery, product visioning, and user-centered decision-making
Exploring new freelance and full-time opportunities aligned with shared values
Currently open to new projects including full time roles!
Our Story
The word “moyai” comes from Japanese and refers to the act of tying or binding — often used to describe securing boats, or more broadly, forming mutual connections. It also carries the idea of cooperation and working together toward a shared goal.
Our work is about connecting the dots — between people, problems, and possibilities. We help teams build thoughtful systems that untangle complexity, align across functions, and serve with clarity and care.
Whether it’s shaping a user journey, structuring a digital platform, or guiding teams through ambiguity, we focus on what brings everything together — so products, communities, and ideas move forward in sync.
We believe the most impactful design doesn’t just function well — it feels connected, intentional, and built to last.