Talanja

Talanja Michelle Noyjing

Talanja is a product designer and creative professional with a focus on developing engaging and educational experiences for children and their caregivers.

At Tonies, she combines innovative toy design with strategic use of licensed IPs to deliver impactful, market-relevant products.

Her work is driven by the belief that every child deserves access to play and education. She is committed to empowering children through thoughtful design, knowing that what they play with today shapes who they become tomorrow.

Beyond her work in the industry, she contributes to the NGO Lilipad, supporting educational initiatives for children affected by displacement and poverty.

Education

Product Design (B.A)

Hochschule für Gestaltung

2018 2022

Pre-study

Zeichenzimmer

2018

A-levels

Sankt-Ansgar Schule

2009 2017

Experience

Product Designer

Tonies GmbH

August 2022 - present day

Internship + Student Assistant

Tonies GmbH

May 2021 - July 2022

Internship UI/UX

Robert Bosch GmbH

November 2020 - April 2021

Internship Woodworking

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March 2018 - April 2018

Skills & Tools

3D2DStrategyTools
Product DesignVisual DesignDesign ThinkingZBrush
3D SculptingConcept SketchingBrand ManagementRhino & Solidworks
Rapid PrototypingIllustrationCreative DirectionAdobe Suite
Render & VisualizationUIConcept DevelopmentProcreate
CADKeynotes & Storytelling VisualsProduct StrategyGoogle Suite