EmPonak

Designed for humans,not users.

Product designer with a psychology brain. Montreal-based.

Stay22

Map Revamp

A mobile-first accommodation map redesigned for clearer comparison and faster booking decisions.

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Stay22

Display Widget

A native hotel widget for travel bloggers, converting destination content into bookings without feeling like an ad.

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Optable

Table Revamp

Rebuilding a platform's table system from the ground up, designing for scalability, consistency, and real users.

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I'm Emily.

I studied psychology and behavioural science, which means I've always been more interested in why people do things than just what they do. That curiosity is the foundation of everything I design.

When I'm not designing, I'm at a concert, on a plane, or in a boxing gym. Sometimes all three in the same week.

Capabilities

FigmaAdobe PhotoshopUser ResearchUsability TestingInformation ArchitectureInteraction DesignDesign SystemsWireframingPrototypingA/B TestingAccessibilityFrench & EnglishVibe Coding

Experience

Stay22

2024 — Present

Optable Technologies

2022 — 2024

Matchbox Virtual Media

2021 — 2022

Let's talk.

ponakemily@gmail.com ↗LinkedIn ↗