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I am an Interaction Designer and Researcher with a foundation in electronics and a growing focus on haptics and immersive experiences. I enjoy working with people, understanding their needs, and shaping ideas through simple, hands-on prototypes. My work is guided by curiosity, empathy, and a genuine interest in Inclusive Human-Centered Design (HCD).…

Livia Vaz

Product Designer, UI Designer, UX Designer, +4

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I am an Interaction Designer and Researcher with a foundation in electronics and a growing focus on haptics and immersive experiences. I enjoy working with people, understanding their needs, and shaping ideas through simple, hands-on prototypes. My work is guided by curiosity, empathy, and a genuine interest in Inclusive Human-Centered Design (HCD).…

Available to hire

I am an Interaction Designer and Researcher with a foundation in electronics and a growing focus on haptics and immersive experiences. I enjoy working with people, understanding their needs, and shaping ideas through simple, hands-on prototypes.

My work is guided by curiosity, empathy, and a genuine interest in Inclusive Human-Centered Design (HCD).

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

UX Interaction Designer at University of Limerick

May 1, 2024 - Present

Designed and built an IoT edge device prototype exploring human–AI interaction through haptic communication, enhancing emotional feedback between users and machines.

UI Engineer at Play Time Media

February 1, 2020 - Present

Designed and implemented responsive layouts for a streaming platform dashboard, collaborating directly with developers using Tailwind CSS and React components. Improved user navigation speed by 45% via data-driven UI improvements and simplified visual hierarchy.

Interaction Designer at Quanta Technologies

June 1, 2021 - Present

Improved user efficiency by 73% by redesigning the CMS platform with a clear, modular interface. Increased systems scalability by 48% by developing a design system with reusable component patterns with engineers.

UX Designer at CyberMinds

May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Led redesign of a CMS platform for a cybersecurity client, boosting user engagement by 30% through heuristic evaluation and user-centered design. Conducted qualitative research and usability testing, uncovering friction points and improving navigation efficiency by 50%. Created journey maps, information architecture, and research-backed personas to optimize workflows for multi-role users. Collaborated with product managers and developers to align business goals with user experience strategies.

UX Designer at PAUX Academy

December 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025

Designed an end-to-end mobile app for students, enabling class booking, course access, and material downloads, streamlining learning workflows. Increased navigation clarity and booking efficiency by ~50% through information architecture redesign and journey optimization. Reduced user friction by ~57% by simplifying interaction flows and minimizing cognitive load. Partnered with stakeholders to iterate on designs, improving usability and product clarity.

IoT Engineer at Quantian Technologies

June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023

Designed user flows for a smart brewery IoT platform, improving operational efficiency by 15%. Conducted usability validation and manual testing for 15 connected devices, enhancing usability by 45%. Documented findings and translated technical data into actionable insights for stakeholders.

IoT Engineer at Play Time Media

February 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021

Designed and developed parking automation prototypes using ESP32, ultrasonic sensors, and mesh networking. Improved device communication reliability by 67% through iterative testing and debugging. Standardized QA processes by creating documentation and testing protocols, streamlining future deployments. Partnered with field engineers to ensure seamless product rollout and real-world performance validation.