About Me
Hey, I’m Aaron, a Product Designer based in Toronto focused on creating thoughtful, user-centered digital experiences that balance user needs with business outcomes.
I hold a Master’s degree in User Experience Design from the University of Toronto, where I built a strong foundation in research-driven design, usability, and human-centered problem solving. I’ve since applied this across both industry and project work, designing products that simplify complex systems and improve usability.
Previously, I worked as a Product Design Consultant at AC Design, leading end-to-end design work from research and discovery through to high-fidelity execution. My work included redesigning information architecture, improving core user flows, and delivering intuitive product experiences.
At All-Risks Insurance Brokers, I led the design of a multi-step insurance quote flow for auto and home products, improving completion rates and reducing drop-off. I also redesigned the policy comparison experience and contributed to a self-service customer portal for managing policies, payments, and documents.
More recently, I collaborated with Fisheries and Oceans Canada to redesign an internal dashboard for Ecosystem Overview and Status gap analysis. Through research and usability testing, I improved data discoverability and aligned the experience with accessibility and organizational goals. I’m interested in solving complex product challenges, improving usability at scale, and designing systems that create long-term value for both users and businesses.
Outside of design, I enjoy fitness and gaming, interests that continue to shape my perspective on user behavior, motivation, and engagement in digital experiences.
Education
University of Toronto
Master of Information in User Experience Design
Sep 2023 - Mar 2026
York University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies
Sep 2019 - June 2023
Experience
All-Risks Insurance Brokers
Product Designer
Sep 2025 - March 2026
Led end-to-end design of a multi-step auto and home insurance quote flow, simplifying complex inputs into a guided experience that improved completion rates and reduced drop-off
Redesigned the policy comparison experience, transforming dense insurance data into clear, scannable interfaces that supported faster decision-making
Designed and launched a customer self-service portal for policy management, payments, and document access, reducing reliance on customer support
Collaborated with stakeholders across business and development to align user needs with product and operational constraints
AC Design
Product Design Consultant
Jan 2019 - Feb 2026
Partner with clients to define product direction, translating business goals and user needs into scalable design solutions
Lead end-to-end design processes, from research and strategy through wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity interfaces
Conduct user research, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews to validate decisions and reduce product risk
Redesign information architecture and user flows to improve usability, clarity, and overall user experience
Deliver production-ready designs while collaborating closely with developers to ensure high-quality implementation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
UX Design Intern
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025
Conducted user research and usability testing with internal stakeholders to identify usability gaps and workflow inefficiencies
Led an information architecture redesign that improved content discoverability and task completion for internal tools
Synthesized qualitative and quantitative insights into actionable recommendations, directly informing product and design decisions
Presented findings to cross-functional teams, influencing alignment on user-centered improvements
Skills
Design
End-to-End Product Design
UX Strategy & Product Thinking
Interaction Design
Information Architecture
Design Systems & Component Libraries
Visual Design
Responsive & Cross-Platform Design
Accessibility (WCAG Standards)
Prototyping
User Flows & Journey Mapping
Usability & Heuristic-Based Design
Data-Informed Design Decisions
Stakeholder Communication & Design Presentation
Research
Heuristic Evaluation
Usability Testing (Moderated & Unmoderated)
User Interviews
Survey Design & Analysis
Persona Development
Journey Mapping
A/B Testing & Experimentation
Competitive Analysis
Card Sorting & Tree Testing
Analytics Interpretation
Tools
Figma
FigmaMake
v0
Claude
ChatGPT
Sketch
Adobe Creative Cloud
Framer
Maze
Hotjar
Optimal Workshop
Marvin
Notion
Miro
Storybook
HTML/CSS