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Hi, I'm Aarnav Rana, a UX/UI Designer & Researcher based in Toronto. I specialize in empathy-driven design for technical systems, including security dashboards and mobile apps. I create intuitive end-to-end journeys grounded in user research and scalable design systems. I partner with product and engineering teams to translate insights into approachable interfaces, robust information architectures, and reusable components that scale. My goal is to make complex workflows feel effortless while maintaining clarity and security for users.…Hi, I'm Aarnav Rana, a UX/UI Designer & Researcher based in Toronto. I specialize in empathy-driven design for technical systems, including security dashboards and mobile apps. I create intuitive end-to-end journeys grounded in user research and scalable design systems. I partner with product and engineering teams to translate insights into approachable interfaces, robust information architectures, and reusable components that scale. My goal is to make complex workflows feel effortless while maintaining clarity and security for users.

Aarnav Rana

UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Aarnav Rana, a UX/UI Designer & Researcher based in Toronto. I specialize in empathy-driven design for technical systems, including security dashboards and mobile apps. I create intuitive end-to-end journeys grounded in user research and scalable design systems. I partner with product and engineering teams to translate insights into approachable interfaces, robust information architectures, and reusable components that scale. My goal is to make complex workflows feel effortless while maintaining clarity and security for users.…Hi, I'm Aarnav Rana, a UX/UI Designer & Researcher based in Toronto. I specialize in empathy-driven design for technical systems, including security dashboards and mobile apps. I create intuitive end-to-end journeys grounded in user research and scalable design systems. I partner with product and engineering teams to translate insights into approachable interfaces, robust information architectures, and reusable components that scale. My goal is to make complex workflows feel effortless while maintaining clarity and security for users.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Aarnav Rana, a UX/UI Designer & Researcher based in Toronto. I specialize in empathy-driven design for technical systems, including security dashboards and mobile apps. I create intuitive end-to-end journeys grounded in user research and scalable design systems.

I partner with product and engineering teams to translate insights into approachable interfaces, robust information architectures, and reusable components that scale. My goal is to make complex workflows feel effortless while maintaining clarity and security for users.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

InVision

Intermediate

Sketch

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

UX Designer & Researcher at Hawkeye EDS

January 1, 2026 - Present

Architected a central "brain" for a security SaaS, streamlining 100+ hardware configurations. Designed a logic-based Mapping Wizard to simplify technical property and blueprint setups. Built context-aware Pan-Tilt-Zoom sidebar to maintain situational awareness during real-time monitoring.

UX/UI Designer at Web4site

September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Designed mobile interfaces for Weather Driver, a weather-integrated navigation app. Developed reusable components and consistent UI patterns for a scalable design system. Conducted UX research on user interactions and error states to enhance usability and engagement.

UX Researcher & Designer at Centre for Air Travel Research (NRC Canada)

January 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Led design and co-led an 8-month research life-cycle (80+ participants) to identify passenger stress points. Synthesized insights into blueprints and journey maps to develop a validated dual-lane screening solution. Developed "Secure Ease" concepts and a 4-phase pilot plan to improve onboarding and screening experiences.

UX Designer & Researcher at UH Travels

June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Led end-to-end design of a new web platform, delivering hi-fi prototypes to establish a digital presence. Defined information architecture and conversion paths through stakeholder interviews and competitor analysis. Analyzed interaction trends and user needs to ensure high usability and drive customer engagement.

Video Editor & Graphic Designer at Aadha Gyaan Podcast

June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022

Produced and edited high-engagement video content for YouTube, Instagram, and Spotify. Managed social media campaigns that grew audience engagement and digital footprint.

Video Editor & Graphic Designer at Creative & Multimedia Experience Aadhaa Gyaan Podcast

June 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022

Produced and edited high-engagement video content for YouTube, Instagram, and Spotify. Managed social media campaigns that grew audience engagement and digital footprint.