Driving business success through strategic & elegant digital designs.
I design with intention—shaping digital experiences that feel natural, purposeful, and human. With experience working across industries and teams, I’ve learned that great design starts by listening—really listening, and understanding both users and stakeholders. Whether it’s simplifying a complex workflow or refining a tiny interaction, I focus on the details that make a big difference. For me, success means creating designs that not only work well but feel right—for the people using them and the businesses behind them.
North Carolina
MS HCI at RIT'24
Education
Education
MS Human-Computer Interaction
MS Human-Computer Interaction
Work Experience
Work Experience
@Fastbreak AI
@RIT
@NewPath Learning
@Narkha
@Fastbreak AI
@RIT
@NewPath Learning
@Narkha
Achievements
Achievements
Secured Research Grant @RIT
Hackathon Winner @WiCHacks
Research Publications
Research Publications
'Accessibility of VR Experiences'
@CHI 2024
'Accessibility of VR Experiences'
@CHI 2024
'Cultural influence on UX Designers' @CHI 2025
'Cultural influence on UX Designers' @CHI 2025


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
'Accessibility of VR Experiences'
@CHI 2024
Achievements
Gradute Research Assistant @RIT
Hackathon Winner @WicHacks
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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.1Winners @WicHacks 2024
winner winner chicken dinner pt.2Presenting 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
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Like what you see?
Get in touch with me on LinkedIn or email me at vn9336@g.rit.edu