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Tala
Aldajani

A designerbuilderstorytellerproblem-solver crafting thoughtful experiences at the intersection of humanity, technology, and social impact.

From healthcare innovation to transit equity, I design systems that empower people and communities — grounded in research, driven by empathy, and brought to life with care.

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Featured Projects

6 projects
Atlas – product design case study by Tala Aldajani
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Atlas — Paycheck-First

Money planning for real life

A financial literacy app helping people understand budgeting, manage debt, and build healthy money habits through paycheck-by-paycheck guidance across Saudi Arabia, Canada, and the US.

UX ResearchFinancial LiteracyCross-Cultural
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Google Nest Earthification
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Google Nest Earthification

Sustainability through smart home design

A comprehensive design strategy for Google Nest that reimagines smart home products through the lens of environmental sustainability — from packaging to user experience to end-of-life recycling.

Product DesignSustainabilityGoogle
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Community Garden Project
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Community Roots

Therapeutic gardens for Za'atari refugee camp

A humanitarian design project creating therapeutic community gardens for 79,000+ Syrian refugees — combining mental health support, cultural preservation, and food security through peer-to-peer learning.

HumanitarianMental HealthResearch
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Metrolinx Design Audit
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Metrolinx Design Audit

Auditing Ontario's transit for equity & sustainability

A critical design audit of Ontario's transit agency examining shortcomings in strategic planning, efficiency, and inclusiveness — proposing solutions for a more sustainable and accessible GO Transit network.

Transit DesignAccessibilityUrban Systems
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KARE × LinkedIn
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KARE × LinkedIn

AI-powered job matching for mental wellness

A major project reimagining job seeking with AI-powered matching on LinkedIn. Named after the Arabic word for "choice" (خيار), KARE reduces job-seeking anxiety through intelligent, transparent, and supportive matching.

AI & MLLinkedInMental Health
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CheckOne × Ontario Health
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CheckOne

One Stop Patient Care for Ontario

An AI-powered health platform for Ontario that revolutionizes triage, monitoring, and medical records — using smart devices, AR glasses for doctors, and a universal cloud-based patient database.

HealthcareAI & AROntario Health
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About Tala

Design, technology & business

I was trained as an industrial designer and have built my career at the intersection of design, technology, and business.

I grew up around the world as a third culture kid, which shaped how I see people, systems, and context. That global upbringing, combined with work across North America and the Gulf region, has given me a deep sensitivity to users, markets, and scale.

My approach is analytical, human-centered, and execution-focused. I aim to build products that are not only well designed, but that perform, scale, and deliver measurable impact.

When I'm not working, you'll usually find me doing arts and crafts, hiking, touching grass, or in the woodshop making a new piece of furniture I probably don't need.

Industrial Design Product Management UX Research Service Design Design Strategy Prototyping Systems Thinking Accessibility
Systems Thinker
Detail-Oriented Maker
Empathy-First Partner
Equity-Driven
Collaborative Leader
Evidence-Led
Curious Learner
Outcome-Focused

Let's connect

I'm always open to discussing new projects, collaborations, or opportunities where design can make a meaningful difference.