Product and UI/UX designer who builds mobile-first experiences for regulated and financial products, translating complex compliance and research into accessible interfaces. Experienced running usability studies and focus groups, defining motion/design-system principles, and collaborating across developers, compliance, and product in Agile teams. Also designs and ships brand and website systems from scratch (Webflow/WordPress/CMS), with strong accessibility awareness (WCAG/screen reader compatibility). Leverages AI to support ideation and off-ramp scenario coverage, and communicates findings to stakeholders through presentations and templates.…

Adam Borthwick

Product and UI/UX designer who builds mobile-first experiences for regulated and financial products, translating complex compliance and research into accessible interfaces. Experienced running usability studies and focus groups, defining motion/design-system principles, and collaborating across developers, compliance, and product in Agile teams. Also designs and ships brand and website systems from scratch (Webflow/WordPress/CMS), with strong accessibility awareness (WCAG/screen reader compatibility). Leverages AI to support ideation and off-ramp scenario coverage, and communicates findings to stakeholders through presentations and templates.…

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Product and UI/UX designer who builds mobile-first experiences for regulated and financial products, translating complex compliance and research into accessible interfaces. Experienced running usability studies and focus groups, defining motion/design-system principles, and collaborating across developers, compliance, and product in Agile teams.

Also designs and ships brand and website systems from scratch (Webflow/WordPress/CMS), with strong accessibility awareness (WCAG/screen reader compatibility). Leverages AI to support ideation and off-ramp scenario coverage, and communicates findings to stakeholders through presentations and templates.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Designed the end-to-end onboarding flow for a regulated investment product, including an 11-question intake and a final review screen. Partnered with developers, compliance, and product to deliver mobile-first designs in an Agile environment. Facilitated advisor focus groups and ran two usability studies (20 participants) using Maze to test a fund details page and the full onboarding walkthrough. Established motion design principles for RBC’s mobile design system, with animations adopted by three product teams post-launch. Leveraged AI to design 34+ off-ramp scenarios to help prevent users from getting stuck in compliance-related dead-ends during onboarding. Designed reports and event collateral, and presentation templates supporting campus research initiatives, translating complex research into clear visual formats for multiple teams. Audited and tagged long-form reports for WCA G compliance, ensuring screen reader compatibility.
Interaction Design Intern at RBC
January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Contributed to the design of digital banking experiences by collaborating with developers, compliance, and product stakeholders to deliver mobile-first experiences with a focus on financial literacy for new investors. Conducted user interviews and usability testing; translated insights into MVP features and requirements.
Graphic Design & Communications at University of Toronto - Innovation Hub
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Graphic design and communications support for the University of Toronto Innovation Hub, contributing design assets and communications work.
Graphic Design & Communications Intern at University of Toronto - Innovation Hub
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Supported campus initiatives and research materials with accessible print and digital assets; collaborated with UX and communications teams; audited documents for accessibility compliance and screen reader usability.
UI/UX Designer at Nautic
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Led product design and prototyping across web/mobile flows, emphasizing usability, accessibility, and consistency; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ship human-centered experiences.
UI/UX Designer at Nautic
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Sole UI/UX designer for Nautic; designed and built an SEO-focused 35-page Webflow site from wireframes to launch. Created the visual brand identity from scratch, including typography, color, logo, and 40 reusable design components across web and marketing. Built a scalable Webflow CMS enabling non-technical team members to publish blog posts and update the site without developer involvement. Presented user research on financial transaction methods to industry stakeholders.
User Research Intern at Payments Canada
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Conducted user research to inform digital payments product strategy; identified industry trends and opportunities; contributed to competitive analyses and research materials.
Interaction Design Intern at Caribou Care
May 31, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Owned the full design-to-development pipeline for the organization's website (WordPress) from Figma designs to a cohesive experience; established Caribou's visual brand identity and design standards to align with brand goals.

Education

Masters of Information, UX Design at University of Toronto
September 1, 2024 - July 1, 2026
Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design at Sheridan College
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Masters of Information in UX Design at University of Toronto
September 1, 2024 - July 1, 2026
Honours Bachelor of Interaction Design at Sheridan College
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment