I'm Aparna Arumugam, a UI/UX Designer passionate about creating intuitive, human-centered digital experiences. I enjoy turning user research into clear, actionable design decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accessible products. I am excited by emerging technologies such as VUI and VR design and am seeking a full-time opportunity in UI/UX, Product Design, or Digital Design where I can transform insights into impactful experiences that improve everyday interactions.

Aparna Arumugam

I'm Aparna Arumugam, a UI/UX Designer passionate about creating intuitive, human-centered digital experiences. I enjoy turning user research into clear, actionable design decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accessible products. I am excited by emerging technologies such as VUI and VR design and am seeking a full-time opportunity in UI/UX, Product Design, or Digital Design where I can transform insights into impactful experiences that improve everyday interactions.

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I’m Aparna Arumugam, a UI/UX Designer passionate about creating intuitive, human-centered digital experiences. I enjoy turning user research into clear, actionable design decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accessible products.

I am excited by emerging technologies such as VUI and VR design and am seeking a full-time opportunity in UI/UX, Product Design, or Digital Design where I can transform insights into impactful experiences that improve everyday interactions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Simulation Development – Project student at Humber Polytechnic, SIM Lab
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Designed immersive healthcare training environments using projection-based rooms and holographic technologies. Delivered a 160-hour capstone project: an immersive room and holographic simulation blueprint to enhance medical training realism. Developed detailed storyboards and UX flows for surgical team training, incorporating the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and role-based scripts (anesthetist, nurse, surgeon). Researched XR technologies, holograms, and interactive projection to boost learner engagement. Partnered with simulation specialists to align design goals with medical accuracy and user-centered principles. Presented design outcomes to faculty and stakeholders; recognized for innovative integration of immersive design into medical education.
Simulation Development – Project Student at Humber Polytechnic, SIM Lab
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Designed immersive healthcare training environments using projection-based rooms and holographic technologies. Delivered a 160-hour capstone project: an immersive room and holographic simulation blueprint to enhance medical training realism. Developed detailed storyboards and UX flows for surgical team training, incorporating the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and role-based scripts (anesthetist, nurse, surgeon). Partnered with simulation specialists to align design goals with medical accuracy and user-centered principles. Researched and applied XR technologies, holograms, and interactive projection to boost learner engagement. Presented design outcomes to faculty and stakeholders; recognized for innovative integration of immersive design into medical education.

Education

User Experience Design at Humber Polytechnic
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Wireless Network Infrastructure at Conestoga College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Electronics and Communication Engineering at KGISL Institute of Technology
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
User Experience Design at Humber Polytechnic
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Wireless Network Infrastructure at Conestoga College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Electronics and Communication Engineering at KGISL Institute of Technology
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Diploma in User Experience Design at Humber Polytechnic
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Certificate in Wireless Network Infrastructure at Conestoga College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering at KGISL Institute of Technology
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Foundation to User Experience Design
January 1, 2024 - December 16, 2025
Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2)
January 1, 2025 - December 16, 2025
Foundation to User Experience Design
January 1, 2024 - January 15, 2026
Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2)
January 1, 2025 - January 15, 2026
Foundation to User Experience Design
January 1, 2025 - February 12, 2026
Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
January 1, 2025 - February 12, 2026
Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2)
January 1, 2025 - February 12, 2026

Industry Experience

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