👋🏾 Hey, I’m O’Nysha Thomas — but most people know me as the Creative Powerhouse behind O’That’s Dope and Pure O'Nyx Design Studio.
I was born and raised in Staten Island, New York — the kind of place that teaches you resilience early. My mom was a single mother who modeled independence and creativity without ever calling it that. Watching her navigate life with grace and grit shaped how I move through the world — intentional, curious, and unafraid to build from scratch.
That same energy guides my work as a designer.
I spent my early years studying Fine Arts at Howard University before earning my BFA in Communication Design from NYC College of Technology. It’s what still fuels how I move — with purpose, curiosity, and an unapologetic drive to create.
I started as a Visual Designer — shaping logos, campaigns, and pitch decks that told stories through color and typography. But I wanted to understand how design decisions influence user behavior and business growth.
That led me into UX/UI design, where I found my rhythm at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and systems thinking. Over the last decade, I’ve designed digital products and experiences for startups, global tech companies, and cultural organizations — simplifying complexity, scaling design systems, and creating interfaces that feel human.
Today, I wear many hats — Designer, Information Architect, Instructor, and Mentor.
Whether I’m teaching design frameworks to career changers or building inclusive brand systems for clients, my approach stays the same:
🚀 Highlights at a Glance
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10+ years designing across tech, marketing, and consulting industries
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Helped clients secure $5M+ in new business wins through design-led storytelling
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Improved efficiency by 80% through scalable UX systems and process design
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Delivered 95% learner satisfaction as a UX/UI Design Instructor (Simplilearn x Purdue University)
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Founder and Creative Director of Pure O’Nyx Design Studio, a space dedicated to building inclusive, human-centered design experiences
💭 My Vision
To redefine what creative leadership looks like — blending design thinking, strategy, and emotional intelligence to create work that’s not only seen but felt.
I want to inspire more designers — especially Black women and underrepresented creatives — to take up space, own their power, and build systems that reflect the world we want to live in.
🌱 Beyond the Screen
When I’m not designing or teaching, you’ll probably find me in motion — working out, exploring new places with my dog O’Nyx, or journaling ideas for my next creative project. I believe creativity isn’t something you clock into; it’s a lifestyle that shows up in how you think, move, and connect.