After completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Theatre Design at the Victorian College of the Arts in 2007, Dayna is currently working as a freelance designer in theatre and film.

Her recent design for WHITE WITH WIRE WHEELS at Union House Theatre was nominated for a 2007 Green Room Award. Other design credits include WANDERLANDS (St Martins Youth Theatre), SMASHED (VCA Directors Season) and COTTON WOOL AND CAMPHOR (Platform Youth Theatre).