Hi I’m Tonia aka Tonz.

I’m an award-winning experience designer and creative technologist with 10+ years working with artists and institutions to create highly usable interactive media.

Cofounder of Browntourage.
M.F.A. Interactive Media & Game Design, USC School of Cinematic Arts.
B.A. International Development Studies, UC Berkeley.

Commercial Entertainment

On a team, I initiate cross-functional collaboration and facilitate asset deliveries from different specialties. When designing, I specalize in intuitive mechanics that are easy for everyday people. More on LinkedIn.

Snap Inc. - Location AR Feature Rollout

Universal Studios Japan - Monster Hunter Iceborne XR Walk

Sesame Street x SeaWorld Orlando - Interactive Play

Independent Media Art

My personal perspective on usability, play, and social issues is covered in Vice and Refinery29 and informs my curatorial practice as a juror for Sundance, Indiecade, and more. More on my art site.

VIBRATION GROUP

GOOD GIRL

Hackers of Resistance

Web Development & Front-End UX

My first web development job was for my university’s Sustainability Office in 2009. In 2012, I was trained by ex-Googlers at a San Francisco startup, and continue to freelance for artists, universities, and non-profits.

UCLA Mirror Archive

Processing Foundation

Jono LLC

MyLikes Inc. Products

Alright, that’s enough for now. I have so much more to share (weird prototypes, secret gigs), so if you are curious reach out on LinkedIn or email.

Have a great day!

Processing Foundation

“From Bug Fixes to Big Questions: Reimagining Processing’s User Experience”

“From Bug Fixes to Big Questions:
Reimagining Processing’s User Experience”