Vinaya Naikar

Vinaya Naikar

Product Designer

Product Designer

~Transforming Problems into Pixels and Smiles

~Transforming Problems into Pixels and Smiles

I’m someone who’s always believed that the best solutions are the simplest ones. Growing up, I was the kid who loved turning tricky problems into straightforward answers—whether that meant figuring out how to fix a broken toy or helping friends understand math in a way that actually made sense. That passion for simplicity eventually led me to study Computer Science Engineering, where I discovered just how powerful simple solutions could be.

But my journey took an unexpected turn in 2020 when the world decided to take a breather. With a lot of time on my hands and a strong urge to make a difference, I co-founded two startups—a clothing brand and a non-profit—both aimed at solving problems and bringing a bit of good into the world. Around that same time, I discovered UX design, and it was like finding the missing piece of a puzzle. Here was a discipline that perfectly aligned with my belief in simplicity, allowing me to craft digital experiences that are not only functional but also delightful and empowering.

Today, as a UX Designer, I am passionate about bridging the gap between business objectives and user needs. I strive to deliver happiness through digital experiences that empower users to achieve their goals. Every design decision I make is grounded in research and guided by a deep understanding of the people I aim to serve.

So, that’s me—a problem-solver at heart, on a mission to make the world a little simpler, one design at a time.

New York

New York

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

Education

Education

MS Human-Computer Interaction

MS Human-Computer Interaction

Work Experience

Work Experience

@RIT

@NewPath Learning
@Narkha

@RIT

@NewPath Learning
@Narkha

Publications

Publications

Achievements

Achievements

Secured Research Grant @RIT

Hackathon Winner @WicHacks

Secured Research Grant @RIT

Hackathon Winner @WicHacks

Tools

Tools

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Vinaya Naikar

Product Designer

03

years

05

industries

11+

projects

Designing Digital Experiences That Delight & Deliver.

I’m someone who’s always believed that the best solutions are the simplest ones. Growing up, I was the kid who loved turning tricky problems into straightforward answers—whether that meant figuring out how to fix a broken toy or helping friends understand math in a way that actually made sense. That passion for simplicity eventually led me to study Computer Science Engineering, where I discovered just how powerful simple solutions could be.

But my journey took an unexpected turn in 2020 when the world decided to take a breather. With a lot of time on my hands and a strong urge to make a difference, I co-founded two startups—a clothing brand and a non-profit—both aimed at solving problems and bringing a bit of good into the world. Around that same time, I discovered UX design, and it was like finding the missing piece of a puzzle. Here was a discipline that perfectly aligned with my belief in simplicity, allowing me to craft digital experiences that are not only functional but also delightful and empowering.

Today, as a UX Designer, I am passionate about bridging the gap between business objectives and user needs. I strive to deliver happiness through digital experiences that empower users to achieve their goals. Every design decision I make is grounded in research and guided by a deep understanding of the people I aim to serve.

So, that’s me—a problem-solver at heart, on a mission to make the world a little simpler, one design at a time.

New York

Rochester Institute of Technology

Education

MS Human-Computer Interaction

Work Experience

@RIT

@NewPath Learning
@Narkha

Publications

Achievements

Gradute Research Assistant @RIT

Hackathon Winner @WicHacks

Tools

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Sneak peak into my life

Sneak peak into my life

Sneak peak into my life

  • Exploring the potential of Virtual Reality @RIT

  • Discovering antique bookshops excites me

  • Winners @WicHacks 2023
    winner winner chicken dinner pt.1

  • Winners @WicHacks 2024
    winner winner chicken dinner pt.2

  • Presenting and demo-ing ideas! :)
    We presented to Apple!

  • I'm learning to play the Ukelele and Keyboard

  • Painting is a childhood hobby that keeps me sane

  • Always up for a new adventure!

  • More VR; developing apps for VR

  • Biking and exploring nature trails

  • Served as the founding member of a start-up for over 2 years

Thanks for stopping by!

Get in touch with me on LinkedIn or email me at vn9336@g.rit.edu

Thanks for stopping by!

Get in touch with me on LinkedIn or email me at vn9336@g.rit.edu

Thanks for stopping by!

Get in touch with me on LinkedIn or email me at vn9336@g.rit.edu