Sitalakshmi Lakananan
Hi, I'm Sitalakshmi, a passionate UX and Product Designer with a strong background in interaction design and a deep commitment to inclusive design and social innovation.
About
Hi, I’m Sitalakshmi, a passionate UX and Product Designer with a strong background in interaction design and a deep commitment to inclusive design and social innovation. My work focuses on creating user-centered digital products, especially aimed at improving accessibility and inclusion for seniors and healthcare users. With experience in both Canada and India, I bring a global perspective to my design practice.
I am skilled in leading UX strategy, end-to-end design, and qualitative and quantitative research methods. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to design iteratively and build scalable design systems. My recent work includes designing AI-based medical assistant products and augmented reality medical training applications, always prioritizing usability, accessibility, and impactful user experiences.
- 4 years' experience
- Joined September 2025
Skills· 3
Industry experience
- Healthcare
- Education
- Software & Internet
- Consumer Goods
- Professional Services
Work experience· 6 roles
Led UX strategy and design for a startup's AI-based medical assistant. Conducted competitive analyses and UX audits to position the product effectively. Wireframed the company website and AI bot iteratively with feedback from leadership and stakeholders. Built an atomic design system and supported visual branding, including logo design.
Collaborated with a cross-functional team to develop an augmented reality-based medical training app. Researched and strategized the information architecture, prioritizing efficient and effective user navigation. Iteratively designed high-fidelity prototypes and built a scalable design system from scratch.
Mentored 7+ student teams in the Health Design class to design and facilitate co-design workshops for care-home residents. Guided students with accessibility and inclusive practices in design research, workshop facilitation, and usability testing.
Education
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