Hello, I'm Karthik

I research, design, and build websites, products, and workflows.

Helping businesses reduce product and service discovery friction, and making complex systems and workflows simpler.

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CONTENT DISCOVERY / DIGITAL EXPERIENCE

Making a Research Facility Easier to Discover and Access

I integrated Toronto Nanofabrication Centre (TNFC) into ECE at U of T’s public-facing website, aligning its branding, navigation, and content with the department’s ecosystem.

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Improved Information Discovery

Surfaced TNFC’s facilities on the homepage, making them easier to identify and navigate.

Simplified User Access

Consolidated information previously spread across five sub-pages into a single User Access page.

Scalable Interface Components

Created reusable interface patterns, extending beyond TNFC to other properties.

CONTENT DISCOVERY / DIGITAL EXPERIENCE

Simplifying tech to amplify a charity's online footprint

I revamped South Shore Youth Organization's (SSYO) digital experience to streamline their donations, programs, and events, across all programs.

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Streamlined Operations

Reduced manual coordination through integrated workflows.

Simplified Fundraising

Connected donation pathways into a bilingual digital experience.

Scalable Digital Foundation

Delivered an ecosystem aligned with SSYO's tech capabilities.

All Projects

Explore all of my publicly accessible case studies and project pieces on various digital products, websites, and systems I've researched, designed, and built.

Academic Projects

Explore academic project work during my Masters at U of T (2023-25).

University of Toronto

Explore the work I did across the ECE's web properties.

Digital Experiments

A collection of personal experimental websites with minor AI assistance.

Copywriting Creatives

Explore projects at this Toronto-Based IT Solutions Agency.

About Karthik

Ad solem, mens sine fine.

It's a Latin phrase I created when I was 14 and it means "To(wards) the sun, a mind without end."

It represents my desire to constantly seek limitless intellectual growth. I have a Masters degree in Media from Anna University, Chennai, and a Masters in Information (specializing in UX) from the University of Toronto.

Currently, I have 7+ years of experience in UX/UI and Content Design, in addition to 10+ years using and experimenting with design tools.

Photobooth Picture from U of T Graduation

With the Core team at Copywriting Creatives

Why Choose Karthik to be

Your UX/Product Designer

I work across research, product design, development, and visual communication to turn complex requirements into products and websites that are useful and easy to use.

Strategy & Research

I use research to uncover user needs, identify opportunities, and shape product vision and strategy.

UX/UI Design

I turn product strategy into usable digital experiences through information architecture, interaction design, and prototyping.

Front-End Development

I bring digital experiences to life through responsive front-end development, carrying design intent into accessible interfaces.

Branding & Content Design

I create visual systems and communications that help organizations express their identity clearly across digital experiences and campaigns.

Hear From a Colleague

A perspective from someone who has worked closely with Karthik on client requirements, design, and implementation.

Kyle Thomas, Copywriting Creatives

Karthik's ability to grasp and align client requirements with solutions are unmatched and makes him a rare leader in design and implementation work! He came in as a knight in shining armor making the impossible, possible.

Contact Me

I'm in the people business, so get in touch!

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