About Me
Hi, I’m Ishany! A UX researcher and designer who thrives on the full journey of product creation. From uncovering user needs through deep conversations, to mapping insights and translating them into thoughtful, usable designs.

I enjoy digging into complex problems, organizing messy data, and bringing clarity through iterative design. I’m just as comfortable sketching out wireframes and creating interactive prototypes as I am defining feature requirements, writing acceptance criteria, testing with users, and working closely with developers and clients to bring ideas to life.

I believe in the power of collaboration. Whether it's aligning with diverse stakeholders, adapting to client constraints, or navigating technical limitations with engineers, I’m always looking for the pragmatic sweet spot between what’s desirable, feasible, and viable.

At the core of my design philosophy is simplicity. I aim to create experiences that feel effortless, useful, and friendly. When I'm not immersed in UX, you’ll likely find me designing furniture, playing tennis, training for my next marathon, cooking, or learning a new skill!
Skills & Expertise
Research
Uncovering user insights and aligning business needs through:

•  Stakeholder & client workshops
•  User interviews & surveys
•  Task modeling & use scenarios
•  Persona development
•  Card sorting & KJ workshops
•  Heuristic evaluations (Nielsen, ISO)
•  Unmoderated & moderated usability testing
•  Usability report synthesis
•  Defining user needs & product requirements
Design
Transforming insights into intuitive experiences through:

•  Journey mapping & task flows
•  Wireframes (low to high fidelity)
•  Interactive prototyping on Figma
Develop & Launch
Collaborating with developers & clients to ensure smooth delivery:

•  Creating product development roadmaps & feature backlogs
•  Prioritizing features and planning phased delivery
•  Dev handoff & spec documentation
•  Writing acceptance criteria & test cases
•  QA testing & bug tracking
•  Client training & launch support
Tools
Figma • Miro • Adobe Illustrator • Airtable • Notion • ASANA
Industries
Food & Beverage • Sensory & Consumer Science • Research & Data • Associations • Travel
Design Experience
Product Manager
Khuva Labs • Canada
2021 - 2025
UX Researcher & Designer
Wicket Inc. • Canada
2021 - 2024
Usability Instructor
Usability Academy • Germany
2021 - 2025
Education
UXQB® Certified Professional for Usability & User Experience
Usability Academy • Germany
2021
Full-Stack Web Developer Bootcamp
Le Wagon • Germany
2021
Research Masters Neuroeconomics
Maastricht University • Netherlands
2020