Top Talent like Makayla are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Makayla Dones

UX Designer
UI Designer
Product Designer
Boston, MA, US
Brand Strategy
Brand Identity
Brand Design
User Personas
UX Strategy
Industrial Design
Process Optimization
Web Accessibility
Process Improvement
User-Centered Design
Design Systems
Product Strategy
Design Thinking
User Research
Usability Testing
User Interface Design
UX research
Design Research
User Flows
Design
UI/UX Design
UX
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Project Manager & UX/UI Designer
Makayla is a Product designer (UX UI) focused on creating clear, human-centered web and mobile experiences. Specialized in landing pages and brand-aligned design, helping startups and small businesses turn complex ideas into intuitive, visually thoughtful interfaces. Background blends research, visual design, and storytelling to reduce friction and build trust. Outside of design, Makayla is usually creating art or exploring new creative spaces.

Projects

Milk & Honey Crochets

This case study outlines how I helped Milk & Honey Crochets transition from a word-of-mouth shop to a more professional and scalable online presence. By redesigning their landing page, I clarified their brand identity and organized their product information into a structure that aligns with industry standards. The result is a cohesive digital experience that strengthens credibility and better supports future business growth.See More

CurlQuest

CurlQuest is a concept product designed to help curly hair users confidently care for their hair through a guided, personalized system. It supports users through the full journey: understanding their hair type, building routines that match their lifestyle, and providing product recommendations for their specific hair type. Rather than functioning as a content library, CurlQuest is designed as a decision-support tool, helping users navigate complexity with clarity.See More

Work History

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Project Manager

Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Health Optimization and Implementation Research (CHOIR)Evaluate patient-centered care initiatives across multiple projects, including the Arts & Humanities for Greater Well-Being initiative within Whole Health. Developed a 508 Compliance guide for digital research products.
A

Artist/Creative

Art for All ConcordDeveloped expertise in CRM systems, business management, and strategic planning. Optimized resources and managed time effectively at a grassroots level.
C

UX/UI Designer

CurlQuestCompleted a UX/UI design course, earning a certificate and designing the user experience and interface for an app called CurlQuest, ensuring digital accessibility and 508 Compliance.

Education

U

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Psychology, Neuroscience2018 - 2021
A

Avocademy UX UI Foundations

UX UI Certification

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Project Manager & UX/UI Designer
Makayla is a Product designer (UX UI) focused on creating clear, human-centered web and mobile experiences. Specialized in landing pages and brand-aligned design, helping startups and small businesses turn complex ideas into intuitive, visually thoughtful interfaces. Background blends research, visual design, and storytelling to reduce friction and build trust. Outside of design, Makayla is usually creating art or exploring new creative spaces.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Makayla are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Makayla Dones

UX Designer
UI Designer
Product Designer
Boston, MA, US
Brand Strategy
Brand Identity
Brand Design
User Personas
UX Strategy
Industrial Design
Process Optimization
Web Accessibility
Process Improvement
User-Centered Design
Design Systems
Product Strategy
Design Thinking
User Research
Usability Testing
User Interface Design
UX research
Design Research
User Flows
Design
UI/UX Design
UX
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Milk & Honey Crochets

This case study outlines how I helped Milk & Honey Crochets transition from a word-of-mouth shop to a more professional and scalable online presence. By redesigning their landing page, I clarified their brand identity and organized their product information into a structure that aligns with industry standards. The result is a cohesive digital experience that strengthens credibility and better supports future business growth.

CurlQuest

CurlQuest is a concept product designed to help curly hair users confidently care for their hair through a guided, personalized system. It supports users through the full journey: understanding their hair type, building routines that match their lifestyle, and providing product recommendations for their specific hair type. Rather than functioning as a content library, CurlQuest is designed as a decision-support tool, helping users navigate complexity with clarity.

Work History

V

Project Manager

Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Health Optimization and Implementation Research (CHOIR)Evaluate patient-centered care initiatives across multiple projects, including the Arts & Humanities for Greater Well-Being initiative within Whole Health. Developed a 508 Compliance guide for digital research products.
A

Artist/Creative

Art for All ConcordDeveloped expertise in CRM systems, business management, and strategic planning. Optimized resources and managed time effectively at a grassroots level.
C

UX/UI Designer

CurlQuestCompleted a UX/UI design course, earning a certificate and designing the user experience and interface for an app called CurlQuest, ensuring digital accessibility and 508 Compliance.

Education

U

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Psychology, Neuroscience2018 - 2021
A

Avocademy UX UI Foundations

UX UI Certification

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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