Monica Ngov

"Vanessa was a pleasure to work with over the last two years. She displays excellent visual design craft & communicated a strong user-centric, design justification for all work. Her designs ranged from utilitarian to delightful, and her illustrations were a key component of Wellinks' brand & tone.

She has the remarkable ability of asking just the right questions, that uncover foregone conclusions that need re-examining. She approaches every task with curiosity, ensuring that our team critically evaluates our strategies, while balancing tight deadlines and changes in direction.

She would be a welcome addition to any team as she always brought an infectious energy that truly elevated our team dynamics and company morale. Vanessa also actively contributed to a culture of inclusivity and respect — I would gladly work with her again!"

Ellen Su-Marquez

"I had the pleasure of working with Vanessa as her manager at Wellinks and was so glad I hired her.

She initially started as an intern and quickly proved herself to be curious, motivated, and skilled in her design skills. She initiated many projects, including establishing UI design principles and rebuilding our Figma components library and design system. She also worked very well paired with a senior designer and did well with both team member guidance and self-directed learning and career development.

I'm also happy to call her a friend as well. Vanessa would be a great addition to any team."

Ashvin Pradhan-Shenoy

“If you are looking for a designer who is thorough in their communication, thoughtful in their work, and sterling in their teamwork, look no further than Vanessa Ta."