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I am a bilingual digital designer with a background in strategic communication and design. I strive to drive meaningful growth for both businesses and their communities by leveraging my diverse experience across health, tech, business, and sustainability in Canada and East Africa. My work aims to create engaging and accessible user experiences that connect people and improve their interactions. I have collaborated closely with developers, medical professionals, and stakeholders to design platforms and services that enhance accessibility and usability. Constantly adapting and learning, I enjoy facilitating workshops and synthesizing insights to craft user-focused solutions that foster curiosity and positive engagement.…I am a bilingual digital designer with a background in strategic communication and design. I strive to drive meaningful growth for both businesses and their communities by leveraging my diverse experience across health, tech, business, and sustainability in Canada and East Africa. My work aims to create engaging and accessible user experiences that connect people and improve their interactions. I have collaborated closely with developers, medical professionals, and stakeholders to design platforms and services that enhance accessibility and usability. Constantly adapting and learning, I enjoy facilitating workshops and synthesizing insights to craft user-focused solutions that foster curiosity and positive engagement.

Kiran Sonea

UX Designer, Content Strategist, Designer

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I am a bilingual digital designer with a background in strategic communication and design. I strive to drive meaningful growth for both businesses and their communities by leveraging my diverse experience across health, tech, business, and sustainability in Canada and East Africa. My work aims to create engaging and accessible user experiences that connect people and improve their interactions. I have collaborated closely with developers, medical professionals, and stakeholders to design platforms and services that enhance accessibility and usability. Constantly adapting and learning, I enjoy facilitating workshops and synthesizing insights to craft user-focused solutions that foster curiosity and positive engagement.…I am a bilingual digital designer with a background in strategic communication and design. I strive to drive meaningful growth for both businesses and their communities by leveraging my diverse experience across health, tech, business, and sustainability in Canada and East Africa. My work aims to create engaging and accessible user experiences that connect people and improve their interactions. I have collaborated closely with developers, medical professionals, and stakeholders to design platforms and services that enhance accessibility and usability. Constantly adapting and learning, I enjoy facilitating workshops and synthesizing insights to craft user-focused solutions that foster curiosity and positive engagement.

Available to hire

I am a bilingual digital designer with a background in strategic communication and design. I strive to drive meaningful growth for both businesses and their communities by leveraging my diverse experience across health, tech, business, and sustainability in Canada and East Africa. My work aims to create engaging and accessible user experiences that connect people and improve their interactions.

I have collaborated closely with developers, medical professionals, and stakeholders to design platforms and services that enhance accessibility and usability. Constantly adapting and learning, I enjoy facilitating workshops and synthesizing insights to craft user-focused solutions that foster curiosity and positive engagement.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

Work Experience

Content Strategist at Swiss Films

December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Translated French videos and researched media showcases to design a microsite spotlighting underrepresented filmmakers with a visceral art direction to support scouting opportunities.

Experience Designer at NPR Tiny Desk

December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Led the redesign of NPR’s Tiny Desk Discovery platform to make music discovery more intuitive and joyful. Collaborated with developers and content teams to personalize user flows—boosting content discoverability and engagement by 80%. Applied UX and brand research to ensure a playful, exploratory digital experience aligned with NPR’s mission.

UX Design Contract at UBC Faculty of Medicine

January 1, 2024 - Present

Researched and synthesized insights from elderly patients and medical professionals to inform the design of a patient-focused platform. Designed and tested prototypes with users, collaborating closely with developers and medical professionals to improve accessibility. Streamlined service workflows for healthcare professionals, reducing patient wait times and improving the overall experience.

Service Design Contractor at Fuse and Sip

December 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025

Conducted 25 interviews, 2 taste tests, and a field study to explore how people engage with cocktails through play, story, and craft. Reimagined the drink experience by designing a playful service blueprint that encouraged curiosity and boosted return visits. Facilitated 3 interactive workshops with stakeholders, resulting in an 80% increase in positive customer feedback and clear rollout alignment.