Hello, my name is Keval Mehta, and I’m a UI Designer based in Vancouver.
Before delving further into my background, let me share an interesting childhood anecdote. I was an average student academically, which meant I didn’t receive much attention from my classmates, something we all yearn for during our school days.
However, I always harbored a spark of creativity within me. During lectures, I would occasionally doodle on the last pages of my books. To my surprise, my friends enjoyed these doodles and often requested similar ones in their own books. That’s when I resolved to explore this talent further and pursue a career in design.
While there are countless quotes and sayings about design, for me, it’s quite simple: it brings me joy, and I can effortlessly spend hours engrossed in it without feeling fatigued. Design has not only provided me with a sense of identity but also set me apart from others.
After studying graphic design for three years and working in a reputable ad agency for two years, I found myself drawn to something more interactive. While graphic design allowed me to create visually appealing posters and billboards, it lacked a certain level of engagement. This realization led me to transition my career to UI Design. As a UI Designer, I gained insights into how the human mind operates and interacts with various devices. Designing interfaces that cater to users ranging from a 10-year-old child to an 80-year-old grandma became my new goal—to deliver designs that are not only user-friendly but also visually captivating.
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There’s no greater satisfaction than witnessing people utilize the apps or websites you’ve designed and knowing that, in some small way, you’ve contributed to making their lives easier.
