My Journey

From Industrial Engineering to Product Design to Design Thinking Research - my career has been shaped by a passion for inclusive design and making technology accessible to everyone.

Negar Deilami

Core Skills & Expertise

Through my diverse experience in engineering, design, and research, I've developed a comprehensive skill set that bridges technical analysis, creative problem-solving, and user-centered design.

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Research & Analysis

User Interviews Usability Testing Journey Mapping Qualitative Coding
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Design & Prototyping

Figma Adobe XD Wireframing Interactive Prototyping Balsamiq
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Technical Skills

HTML/CSS RStudio Excel Claude SolidWorks Flutter

Professional Timeline

A chronological overview of my educational background and professional experience, highlighting key achievements and growth in design and research.

🎓 Education

2019

Bachelor of Industrial Engineering

📍 Toronto Metropolitan University

2021

Master of Engineering Design

📍 McMaster University

💼 Professional Experience

Nov 2023-
Present

Product Designer

🏃‍♀️ Sekond Skin Society, Toronto

🚀 MVP Launch Success

Led end-to-end design process for inclusive fitness mobile app. Successfully launched MVP with limited startup resources while ensuring accessibility compliance for diverse users. Conducted comprehensive user research and designed testing protocols to validate design decisions. Collaborated closely with stakeholders on strategic goals and refined UI elements for assistive technology compatibility.

End-to-end Design Accessibility Design MVP Development Startup Environment
Feb 2022-
Present

Design Research Assistant

🏫 McMaster University

Applied qualitative coding and research methods to evaluate students' perspectives on design thinking in engineering. Co-facilitated design thinking workshops on EDI principles.

Research Methods Workshop Facilitation Academic Research
July 2021-
Dec 2022

UX Consultant

📊 Orchid Analytics, Toronto

Documented feedback from weekly meetings with surgical staff to understand workflows. Designed and iterated mid-fidelity prototypes for surgical scheduling dashboard.

Prototyping User Workflow Analysis Dashboard Design
Jan-Aug
2021

Design Researcher Intern

🏥 St. Joseph Healthcare, Hamilton

25+ User Interviews Conducted

Conducted extensive user research with caregivers and care teams to understand hospital discharge journey. Presented design recommendations to key stakeholders.

User Research Usability Testing Stakeholder Presentations

📚 Publications & Impact

2023

"Inclusive Learning Through Equity-Driven Approaches to Design in Engineering Education"

Deilami, N., Ngo, T.-A., Fleisig, R., Park, S., & Hemmerich, A.

CEEA Conference (2023)

Co-authored research on transforming engineering education through inclusive design principles and equity-driven methodologies.

Engineering Education Inclusive Design EDI
2024

"Fostering Inclusive Learning in Engineering through Equity-Based Design Education"

Hemmerich, A., Deilami, N., Ngo, T.-A., Park, S., & Fleisig, R.

CEEA Conference (2024)

Advanced research on implementing equity-based design methodologies in educational settings to create more inclusive learning environments.

Design Education Equity Methodology

Resume & LinkedIn

Download my complete resume or connect with me on LinkedIn for detailed information about my experience, skills, and achievements.

Professional Resume

Complete overview of my experience in product design, UX research, and inclusive design

Let's connect and create

I'm always excited to collaborate on meaningful projects that make a positive impact. Whether you're looking for a full-time product designer, project-based collaboration, or someone passionate about inclusive design, let's connect!

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