Navin Thomsy

UX Designer & AI/VR Researcher
Vancouver, CA.

About

Highly innovative UX Designer and AI/VR Researcher with a Master's in Interactive Arts and Technology, leveraging a robust background in Computer Science to craft intuitive and impactful digital experiences. Proven ability to drive significant user engagement and revenue growth through data-driven design, evidenced by a 14% increase in mobile conversions and 197% YoY revenue growth. Adept at integrating emerging technologies like AI, VR, and blockchain to develop cutting-edge solutions and lead collaborative projects, seeking to apply advanced design and technical skills in a forward-thinking product development environment.

Work

Simon Fraser University
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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Surrey, BC, Canada

Summary

Led hands-on lab sessions and provided critical design feedback to over 100 students, enhancing their UX research, UI, and design thinking skills.

Highlights

Led weekly hands-on lab sessions for 100+ students, facilitating design presentations and fostering a collaborative environment to enhance presentation and design thinking skills.

Synthesized UX research and UI principles to deliver clear, constructive critiques on design assignments, supporting student improvement across diverse project types.

Accelerated student proficiency with industry-standard tools by providing targeted, hands-on Figma and ProtoPie instruction during labs and dedicated office hours.

Design Brewery
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UX Design Intern

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Summary

Overhauled booking flows and redesigned customer platforms, significantly boosting mobile conversions, revenue, and claim value for key clients.

Highlights

Overhauled the WeWork India On-Demand booking flow in a targeted design sprint, resulting in a 14% increase in mobile conversions and a 197% YoY revenue growth (₹161M).

Redesigned the primary customer platform for Insurance Samadhan (featured on Shark Tank India), supporting growth to serve 5,000+ new customers, resolve 6,000+ additional claims, and increase claim value by 37% (from 160 Cr to 220+ Cr).

Provided UI fixes and enhancements for diverse clients, including Z Zurich Foundation (non-profit), RaceEnergy (electric mobility), and Zee Media, ensuring optimal user experience across multiple industries.

Samsung R&D Institute India
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R&D Intern

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Summary

Developed a secure, off-internet, ad-hoc device network using blockchain technology as part of the Samsung PRISM program.

Highlights

Contributed to a 5-member team selected for the Samsung PRISM program to develop a secure, off-internet, ad-hoc device network using blockchain.

Architected and delivered a proof-of-concept using an Ethereum-based stack (Solidity, Web3.js, React), successfully demonstrating virtual peer-to-peer communication and device registration.

Education

Simon Fraser University
Surrey, BC, Canada

Master of Science

Interactive Arts and Technology

Courses

Foundations of Research Design

Mediated, Virtual and Augmented Reality

Generative AI and Computational Creativity

User Experience Design for Emerging Technologies

Vellore Institute of Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Bachelor of Technology

Computer Science and Engineering

Skills

Programming Languages

Python, HTML/CSS, Processing.

Tools

Figma, Protopie, Framer, n8n, Lovable, TouchDesigner.

Technical Skills

UX Research, Funnel Analysis, Heuristic Evaluation, UI Design, Generative AI, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Design Futures, Interaction Design, Wireframing, Visual Design, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Design, Analytics, AI Assisted Design and Development.

Soft Skills

Collaboration, Empathy, Communication, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Presentation, Time Management, Teamwork.

Projects

Genie: Reimagining Home-screen Interfaces

Summary

Designed a speculative design proof-of-concept exploring future home screen interaction with dynamic, AI-generated interfaces, replacing static app grids.

TimeHop VR | Mozilla Hubs, Virtual Reality (VR)

Summary

Investigated VR as an immersive medium for reliving impactful autobiographical memories, creating a prototype with era-specific environments.