Design Dump
Snackable, visual, and ever‑growing — discover my archive of design work.
Visit the design dumpDave Yayac
Product Designer
About Me
Championing the intersection of design and environmental science, I’m an award-winning Product Designer at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science, supporting the Chesapeake Bay Program. I specialize in transforming complex ideas into engaging, intuitive, and accessible experiences across digital and print media—rooted in user-centered design, informed by research, and driven by a commitment to inclusion and visual impact.
In addition to my work in the environmental field, I founded Yacht Rock Clothing and Tidal Timepieces —two ventures built from the ground up, focused on branding, product design, and e-commerce. Yacht Rock Clothing channels the breezy spirit of late-70s and early-80s soft rock into playful graphic apparel, while Tidal Timepieces creates modern, wave-inspired tide clocks that balance coastal function with clean design.
For a broader look at my creative range, explore my Design Dump, an archive of projects across branding, graphic, and web design.
Case Studies
Selected design work supporting the Chesapeake Bay Program.
Helping Leaders Protect Waterways
Transformed a static PDF guide into an award-winning, accessible website — empowering local officials to take action in protecting their waterways.
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An Interactive Look at the Watershed
Combined an interactive map, refreshed layout, and story-driven content to help users explore and understand the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
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Designing a Smarter Search Experience
Enhanced site search with AI-powered summaries, intuitive filters, and a modern design — giving users faster, clearer, and more useful results.
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Transforming the Organizational Experience
Improving access to team content and meetings while clarifying structure — helping users understand roles and enabling staff and partners to work more efficiently.
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Creative Entrepreneurship
Design-driven brands built from the ground up — blending storytelling, visual identity, and product creation.
Yacht Rock Clothing
Founder and designer of an apparel and merchandise line inspired by the smooth sounds and sunny vibes of late-70s and early-80s soft rock. Designed everything from the logo and visual identity to apparel design and e-commerce site.
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Tidal Timepieces
Founder and designer of a modern tide clock brand that blends wave-inspired design with coastal functionality. Created the brand from concept to launch—including branding, product design, social media content and e-commerce site.
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