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