Vinaya Naikar

Digital Product Designer at Fastbreak AI

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

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

Like what you see?

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

Like what you see?

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

Like what you see?

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