an interaction designer who spent years as a nurse helping people navigate complex information. Now, I get to design experiences that make complex things feel simple.
Mar–Apr 2026 · Privacy and data transparency · Figma
Sep–Dec 2025 · Accessibility · Protopie
Working closely with people in vulnerable situations gave me a unique perspective into how people think, work and make decisions.
In the healthcare world, decision making needs to be quick and efficient. Unfortunately, this comes with a lot of stress and it's easy for people to feel lost in the amount of information thrown at them. Once I started noticing this in my job, I started seeing it in other places too – people attempting to navigate through systems that felt like they had been designed with little to no understanding of what they actually needed.
Maintaining a willingness to learn and be curious is key when it comes to understanding the world around us. When I design, my goal is for people to feel this human connection beyond the screen. It goes beyond stylish aesthetics or what's popular. It's about creating spaces that demonstrate empathy, understanding and trust, and is grounded in real user experiences.
What I bring to a team
Years of helping people navigate the unknowns of healthcare taught me the importance of speaking their language and understanding their needs.
Design is a multidisciplinary effort that requires collaboration and the willingness to be open and learn from each other. I know I don't know everything, and I value the knowledge and skills of those around me.
Supporting each other and working together is how we create the best experiences for people, including ourselves!
When I’m not in school or at work, I’m probably outside, playing music, or making something with my hands. There’s nothing more satisfying than wearing or using something I made myself.
I’m always inspired by how people are creating and growing, and I love hearing what they’re working on or thinking about. Good food and good conversation are my love language. Also, I have no shame in scrolling endlessly watching people flip houses and furniture.
Moving my body is how I refresh my brain. Hearing the birds and feeling the sun on my skin brings me a sense of peace and refreshes me like nothing else can.
Between school and work, it’s easy for the time to quickly disappear. I’ve worked hard to find a balance between work and play, and to keep doing things that bring me joy.
Millie Dayaram
Interaction Designer
Niagara Region, ON