Salam, I’m Tala

I design to connect people

with each other, with their environments, and with possibilities they didn’t know existed.

My work begins with listening deeply. From ethnographic fieldwork in communities to usability testing in product teams, I uncover the stories behind behaviors and translate them into insights that guide design decisions.

Growing up between cultures taught me to see patterns, gaps, and opportunities that others often miss. I pay attention to the silences, the workarounds, and the rituals that reveal unmet needs. My goal is to make technology more inclusive, intuitive, and humane and I’m especially drawn to how AI, mixed reality, and new digital tools can serve communities who are too often overlooked.

My interests include human–AI interaction: helping people understand, guide, and collaborate with AI; multimodal interfaces combining voice, touch, and physical interaction; and accessible technology that supports people in everyday life.

I bring user research, interviews, and usability testing to a team, alongside interaction design, visual design, and rapid prototyping. I turn research into working digital and physical prototypes, and bring product design and front-end development experience.