Systems thinker · Problem Solver · MMA Fighter

The Professional Story

My path to design wasn't linear — it ran through ☕ coffee shops, 📗 philosophy lectures, and 🤼 MMA gyms. These are the places where I learned how humans think, react, and interact with the world around them.

After completing my philosophy degree in 2019, I found my "why" at the intersection of critical thinking and creativity: User Experience Design. What began as curiosity quickly became conviction.

Since graduating from Humber in 2020, I’ve worked across agencies, local government, and commercial banking, learning how design can drive value in vastly different spheres.

Today, I’m at BMO Financial Group. I spend my days designing the high-density internal tools that power commercial banking for one of Canada’s largest financial institutions.

Ellixs reviewing portfolios at Friends of Figma Toronto with a group of other designers

Reviewing Portfolios at Friends of Figma Toronto, 2025

Systems thinker · Problem Solver · MMA Fighter

The Professional Story

My path to design wasn't linear — it ran through ☕ coffee shops, 📗 philosophy lectures, and 🤼 MMA gyms. These are the places where I learned how humans think, react, and interact with the world around them.

After completing my philosophy degree in 2019, I found my "why" at the intersection of critical thinking and creativity: User Experience Design. What began as curiosity quickly became conviction.

Since graduating from Humber in 2020, I’ve worked across agencies, local government, and commercial banking, learning how design can drive value in vastly different spheres.

Today, I’m at BMO Financial Group. I spend my days designing the high-density internal tools that power commercial banking for one of Canada’s largest financial institutions.

Ellixs reviewing portfolios at Friends of Figma Toronto with a group of other designers

Reviewing Portfolios at Friends of Figma Toronto, 2025

UX Philosophy: How I Think

Good design is about making people’s lives easier.

By reducing cognitive load, I empower users to move away from repetitive tasks and focus on high-value structural work.

My Design Values

01

Empathy

Respecting the user means respecting their time.

02

Elegance

A system is only "good" if it is usable, intuitive, and practical.

03

Precision

If you are designing, design with intent.

UX Philosophy: How I Think

Good design is about making people’s lives easier.

By reducing cognitive load, I empower users to move away from repetitive tasks and focus on high-value structural work.

My Design Values

01

Empathy

Respecting the user means respecting their time.

02

Elegance

A system is only "good" if it is usable, intuitive, and practical.

03

Precision

If you are designing, design with intent.

Beyond the Screen

When I'm not mentoring early-career designers, you’ll likely find me on the mats training as an MMA fighter, behind a drum kit, or hunting for the perfect cup of coffee.

Ellixs training in an MMA gym

Wrestling

Ellixs playing drums while smiling at a camera

Drumming

Ellixs drinking a coffee while smiling at the camera

Living

Group photo of designers at Friends of Figma, Toronto

With my Friends at Friends of Figma Toronto!

Beyond the Screen

When I'm not mentoring early-career designers, you’ll likely find me on the mats training as an MMA fighter, behind a drum kit, or hunting for the perfect cup of coffee.

Ellixs training in an MMA gym

Wrestling

Ellixs playing drums while smiling at a camera

Drumming

Ellixs drinking a coffee while smiling at the camera

Living

Group photo of designers at Friends of Figma, Toronto

With my Friends at Friends of Figma Toronto!

Beyond the Screen

When I'm not mentoring early-career designers, you’ll likely find me on the mats training as an MMA fighter, behind a drum kit, or hunting for the perfect cup of coffee.

Ellixs training in an MMA gym

Wrestling

Ellixs playing drums while smiling at a camera

Drumming

Ellixs drinking a coffee while smiling at the camera

Living

Group photo of designers at Friends of Figma, Toronto

With my Friends at Friends of Figma Toronto!

Resume

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Resume

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Ellixs' UX Designer resume with experience, education, and contact info

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Resume

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Ellixs' UX Designer resume with experience, education, and contact info

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Ellixs Tulagan - UX/Product Designer

Philosopher, storyteller. A human designing for humans.

© 2026 Ellixs Tulagan

Ellixs Tulagan - UX/Product Designer

Philosopher, storyteller. A human designing for humans.

© 2026 Ellixs Tulagan

Ellixs Tulagan - Product Designer

Philosopher, storyteller. A human designing for humans.

© 2026 Ellixs Tulagan

Ellixs Tulagan - UX/Product Designer

Philosopher, storyteller. A human designing for humans.

© 2026 Ellixs Tulagan