Hi, I’m Priyal Rao!
As a designer, I believe in solving challenges through intuitive and purposeful design. I am inspired by my peers and observing everyday activities which help to better understand how I can create products that enhance everyday experiences.
I graduated from OCAD University with a Bachelor of Design. I've immersed myself in the art of blending creativity with empathy with the focus of human centered design. Specializing in accessibility, user research, strategic foresight and product design, I've built a diverse skill set across various design mediums.
Beyond the design world, I love to travel, exploring different cultures and trying different food. Recently, I got the chance to travel across Asia, going to Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand where I took this picture with a tiger →
If you want to chat about design, accessibility, or life, I'm here and ready for the conversation. Let's create something incredible together!
Education
OCAD University
Bachelor of Design: Industrial Design,
2020 - 2024
Lasalle College of Arts, Singapore
Bachelor of Design: Product Design,
5 month Exchange Program
Professional Experience
Owner, Apparel Store, Mississauga, Ontario,
Apr 2024 to Present
Junior Designer, Story Planet, Toronto, Ontario, Jun 2024, Sep 2024
Designer, Icy Vintage, Markham, Ontario,
Apr 2022 to Sep 2023
Fundraiser, UP Fundraising, Toronto, Ontario,
Apr 2022 to Sep 2023
Student Monitor, GradEx Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario, May 2022
Tutor, Math4Me, Toronto, Ontario,
Jun 2019 to Mar 2021
Activities - Hackathon
Elle Hacks, Crowd Safe App Design,
Feb 2024
Elle Hacks, Unity App Design,
Feb 2019
MLH Local Hack Day, 1st Place Winner for CopyCat Clipboard,
Nov 2020
The Fidelity Hackathon, Investifide Webpage Design,
Oct 2019
Elle Hacks, EcoFridge App Design,
Feb 2018
Certificates
TCPS 2 CORE
Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans, Government of Canada, Sep 2021
Bursaries
Joubin-Selig Bursary in the amount of $5,000.00