Maya Singh

Maya Singh

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product Design & UX Research

  • Education

    • Dalhousie University

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (BEDS) Architecture

      Activities and Societies: Cheerleader, Dalhousie Cheerleading Athlete, CrossFit Kinetics Tiger Patrol Driver, Dalhousie Security In the first two years of study in the Bachelor of Commuity Design (BCD), courses included the study of shapes, patterns, processes and issues in human and natural communities. It explored the world as a system of interconnected and mutually-embedded communities linked by cultural and natural processes. Courses examined interventions by which people can work towards creating and maintaining healthy and sustainable communities (School of Planning, dal.ca). The following two years focused on… Show more In the first two years of study in the Bachelor of Commuity Design (BCD), courses included the study of shapes, patterns, processes and issues in human and natural communities. It explored the world as a system of interconnected and mutually-embedded communities linked by cultural and natural processes. Courses examined interventions by which people can work towards creating and maintaining healthy and sustainable communities (School of Planning, dal.ca). The following two years focused on architectural study, including history of Architecture, lighting design, technical drawing, building code, and modelling in 2D and 3D. Emphasis was laid upon contextual inquiry and user focused building solutions that incorporated the specific environment, people, and culture. Projects were researched, designed, then presented and defended to classmates and professors. Show less

    • Carleton University

      2012 - 2015
      Master of Design (MDes) Industrial and Product Design

      Activities and Societies: Athlete, Ravens Powerlifting Team Assistant yoga instructor, Ravens Football Fitness Centre Supervisor The Master of Design (MDes) is a research-focused program for candidates with prior design training or professional experience who want to probe more deeply into the theoretical and research issues related to design research, interdisciplinary design development and strategic design planning that adds new knowledge to the design field. The MDes program enables graduates to positively affect the greater integration of design principles, methodologies and interdisciplinary design development… Show more The Master of Design (MDes) is a research-focused program for candidates with prior design training or professional experience who want to probe more deeply into the theoretical and research issues related to design research, interdisciplinary design development and strategic design planning that adds new knowledge to the design field. The MDes program enables graduates to positively affect the greater integration of design principles, methodologies and interdisciplinary design development processes into private and public sector business practice (Design, graduate.carleton.ca) Show less

  • Experience

    • One Architecture, Amsterdam

      Sept 2011 - Dec 2011
      Intern
    • Carleton University

      Sept 2012 - Feb 2016
      • Fitness Centre Supervisor

        May 2013 - Feb 2016
      • Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2012 - Jan 2014
    • Maya Design

      Sept 2013 - now
      UX & Graphic Design Consulting (Freelance)

      Using my skills acquired academically and professionally, I serve the design needs of private clients. Outputs include logo and brand design, as well as UX research and design.

    • Akendi

      Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
      User Experience Consultant

      Assisted in user experience testing for various projects

    • Lululemon

      Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
      Educator

      Worked as a seasonal Educator at the Westboro location to help Christmas shoppers find what they were looking for. Participated in team bonding activities, learned about store layout, proper interactions with guests, and how to fold pants perfectly - a skill I still use to this day!

    • You.i TV

      Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
      Interaction Designer

      Plan and conduct user requirements gathering and analysis, competitive research, conceptual modelling, user requirements specifications, personas, storyboards, scenarios, prototypes, and design specifications. Work with technology experts to uncover and understand technology requirements and capabilities as they relate to design deliverables.

    • Akendi

      May 2016 - May 2017
      User Experience Designer
    • Detour UX

      Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
      User Experience Designer

      Consulting with private clients using design thinking methodologies to create personas, journeys, and wireframes.

    • Pearson

      Jul 2018 - Dec 2021
      Manager, User Experience
    • Sonnet Insurance Company

      Dec 2021 - Apr 2022
      Manager of UX Design & Research
    • Clutch

      Apr 2022 - Jan 2023
      Product Design Manager
    • Wiser Solutions, Inc.

      Apr 2023 - now
      Senior Product Designer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • How to Use AI and ChatGPT for Efficient User Research

      Udemy
      Aug 2024
    • Voice User Interface Design

      CareerFoundry
    • Object-Oriented UX (OOX) Foundations

      Udemy
      Jan 2025
    • Embracing a Culture of Feedback

      Udemy
      Aug 2024
    • CF-L1

      CrossFit, Inc.
      Jul 2012
    • UX Foundations: Content Strategy

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2017
      View certificate certificate
    • UX Foundations: Information Architecture

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2017
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Crossfit Regionals Judge

      Issued by CrossFit, Inc.
      CrossFit, Inc.Associated with Maya Singh