Vivian Ngai🇨🇦
Senior Product Designer at Xero
About Vivian Ngai
Senior Product Designer at Xero
I'm a Senior Product Designer at Xero, and live in Toronto, Canada. I've been in UX for eight years, primarily at B2B2C SaaS tech companies.
I’m a curiosity-driven and holistic user experience designer with an interdisciplinary background in social research, marketing, and design. I was drawn to UX because it’s a perfect combination of bridging critical thinking and empathy.
I’ve completed an immersive Diploma program in UX Design. I also hold an M.A., and B.A. in sociology, psychology and marketing. I’ve worked in academia, market research, a social enterprise start-up, and started my own business collaborating with other change-making entrepreneurs as a graphic and web designer. My varied background and multiple passions allow me to bring in diverse perspectives and the ability to adapt, see the big picture, and bring it all together.
I'm a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion; and accessible mental health in the workplace. I'd love to give back, particularly to folks identifying as BIPOCs and/or part of an underrepresented group in tech.
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What mentees say
“Vivian is one of the most down-to-earth, approachable and caring people I've ever met. I enjoyed our conversation and she shared some really helpful insights on her career journey which is something that I can definitely relate to. I would absolutely recommend anyone booking a session with Vivian! :)”
“Vivian was approachable, knowledgeable, and overall gave a really detailed breakdown of what I was looking for in a mentorship session. I really enjoyed hearing how relatable her story was. She gave great sugggestions and action items I could take away. I would recommend Vivian to everyone!”
“It was a great experience meeting with Vivian! She was very encouraging and reassuring on my journey breaking into tech. She provided some tips and shared her experience on being an introvert in the tech field, and helped me brainstormed some ways to find a first job. Definitely recommend booking with her!”