Miriama Royal

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I am a designer who cares deeply about people, clarity, and craft. I love creating experiences that are visually strong and grounded in purpose, from tactile alphabet books to branding and illustration.

About

I am a designer who cares deeply about people, clarity, and craft. I love creating experiences that are visually strong and grounded in purpose, from tactile alphabet books to branding and illustration. I value collaboration, culture, and making work that feels genuine and inclusive. I have over 14 years in hospitality, where I’ve developed strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to work well under pressure. I bring a can-do attitude to keep projects moving and teams motivated.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Software & Internet

Work experience

Student Demonstrator · Waikato UniversityDec 2024 – Aug 2025 · 9 mos

Assisted students with design projects and provided feedback on visual communication, layouts, and typography. Supported faculty during workshops by guiding students through Adobe Creative Suite tools and design processes. Helped foster a collaborative environment, encouraging students to explore creative solutions and improve their design outcomes.

UX Intern · GallagherJul 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

Researched Product-Led Growth (PLG) strategies and collaborated with marketing, PMs, and UX designers. Contributed to design sprints and team workshops to define user needs and product goals. Designed wireframes and mockups in Adobe XD to demonstrate AI-integrated user flows. Presented UX insights and design concepts to stakeholders to inform product direction.

· University of Waikato (Research Scholarship)Feb 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Conducted in-depth research comparing Māori theses from the 1990s to 2022, focusing on layout, typography, and design. Utilised Excel to categorize and analyze data, tracking trends and variations in design and formatting across different decades. Examined thesis guidelines to identify differences and changes in academic presentation, contributing to a broader understanding of evolving academic practices, especially for Māori students.

Education

Bachelor of Design Majoring in Communication Design · University of Waikato2021 – 2024

Certifications and awards

University of Waikato Research Scholarship2022 – 2023
Te Manu Taiko / Senior High Achiever Ngā Tohu Toi Hau - Award for academic excellence and achievement2024 – 2025

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