Hey, I'm Harpriya
/har • pri • aah/ (she/her)
Currently UX Specialist @TBS, Govt. of Ontario | Previously - Experience Designer @ODS, Govt of Ontario | Senior UX Designer @ParagraphAI | Associate Software Developer @BlackRock
I am a Product Designer, with a Masters degree in User Experience Design at the University of Toronto. Emerging from an Engineering background, I have a knack for software development and visual design. I admire a minimalistic yet innovative style of design. I want to create timeless experiences which are visually elegant and pragmatically understandable! I absolutely love what I do!

Master in Information in UX Design @UofT
Bachelors in Engineering, Electronics & Communication @Thapar University
UX Specialist @Treasury Board Secretariat, Govt. of Ontario
Experience Designer @Ontario Digital Service, Govt. of Ontario
Graduate Teaching Assistant @UofT
Senior UX Designer @ParagraphAI
UX/UI Designer @ParagraphAI
Associate Software Developer @BlackRock
Analyst Software Developer @BlackRock
Software Intern @BlackRock
Summer Intern, Research and Development @Samsung

Read my story

Harpriya is a...
Product Designer, wired with Engineering & Illustration skills, who wants to create impactful, intuitive & delightful experiences. And works best where people, technology & business meet. She wishes to be a part of an ecosystem where humanity is essential to design. Harpriya isn't just a designer; she's a triple threat—developer, designer, and engineer, seamlessly blending tech and aesthetics. Her love for unravelling complex code and shaping beautiful designs extends beyond the surface, making her a unique hybrid in the world of design and technology.

Background
Born and raised in India, I am a Product Designer now based in Toronto, Canada. I’ve completed my Master’s degree in User Experience Design at the University of Toronto. With a diverse professional background, ranging from large FinTech corporations like BlackRock to the dynamic startup culture of ParagraphAI, I bring with myself a unique blend of expertise and innovation to every project.

Career breakthroughs
My professional journey began as a Software Developer at a FinTech organization - BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company. I was responsible for providing Accounting Software Design solutions to 15+ clients. I developed and redesigned Shadow & Investment Accounting software systems, leading a team of 8 members to increase the company revenue by $1.5 million. Always curious to know the 'Why' behind things, I soon began exploring “the very thought process” that formulated every piece of code I wrote. Inspired to investigate the value I was creating through it, I began collaborating with Product Managers and UX Designers in the company. I discovered a profound love for the art of creative problem solving when I was attending a UX conference, where I learnt how the user is placed at the centre of design. That's what formed my decision to step into the UX design field!

A few years down the line...
I hope to bring my perspectives and experiences to a team that thrives on diversity of thought, impactful work, healthy relationships, and moments of surprise and delight. I strive to become an empathetic, passionate, and a "humane" Design Leader one day.

these are my parts...
- Visual Design
- Interaction Design
- UX Strategy
- UX Research
- UX Writing
- Journey Mapping
- User Personas
- Affinity Diagramming
- Prototyping
- Usability Testing
- Figma
- Webflow
- Procreate
- Illustrator
- Balsamiq
- MIRO
- FigJam
- C/C++
- Java
- R
- SQL
- HTML/CSS
- AutoCAD
- JIRA
- Git
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Public Speaking
- Team management
- Creative Writing
- Alumni Association Representative, FIAA, MISC University of Toronto
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, Design Thinking
- Co-author of the book - Magical Ladders to Sky
- Creativity Head, Thapar Movie Club