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Mehr Ekhlaspour

Product And UX Researcher
Montreal

Summary

I'm Mehr, a digital UX researcher and designer with a background that bridges the analytical and the artistic. I hold a bachelor’s degree in industrial design from the University of Art in Tehran, where I developed a strong foundation in visual communication and human factors. Now, as a master’s student in User Experience at HEC Montréal, I apply research, testing, and data to inform user-centered design decisions, particularly for emerging technologies.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Accessibility UX Designer and Researcher

Intact
05.2025 - Current
  • Conducted in-depth user research with individuals with brain injuries, uncovering critical pain points and identifying key opportunities for product improvement.
  • Documented accessibility issues in the design system and collaborated closely with designers and developers to ensure inclusive, WCAG-compliant solutions.

Junior UX Designer

Lasso Informatics
11.2023 - 04.2025
  • Developed responsive designs to ensure optimal performance on various devices and platforms.
  • Presented design concepts to executive leadership, effectively communicating rationale behind decisions and advocating for user-centric approaches.
  • Enhanced user experience by designing intuitive navigation and visually engaging interfaces.

User Experience Researcher

Beneva
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Conducted a UX evaluation of Beneva's online home and auto insurance quoting system through heuristic analysis, usability testing, and user surveys.
  • Then we provided data-driven recommendations to improve usability and overall user satisfaction.
  • Enhanced user satisfaction by conducting comprehensive usability testing and implementing data-driven design improvements.

User Experience Researcher

Nomie
01.2025 - 03.2025

Conducted heuristic evaluations and usability testing on an educational platform for ice-breaking games, generating actionable insights and recommendations to enhance usability and promote a more inclusive learning experience.

Education

Master of Science - MS - User Experience

HEC Montréal
09.2024 - 3 2026

Bachelor's degree - Industrial and Product Design

University of Art
Tehran
10.2017 - 9 2021

Skills

Test Planning

User research

User data collection

Teamwork and collaboration

Wireframing

UX design

Design thinking

Usability testing

Usability and accessibility

Wireframing and prototype design

Interaction design

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Certification

Mentorship Program

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Tuition Fee Exemptions at HEC Montréal for both Winter and Summer 2025 based on academic performance and research contributions.
  • Silver Medalist in the international iGEM competition for excellence in visual design and communication.
  • Ranked 11th out of 9,000 in Iran’s national university entrance exam.

Timeline

Accessibility UX Designer and Researcher

Intact
05.2025 - Current

User Experience Researcher

Beneva
02.2025 - 04.2025

User Experience Researcher

Nomie
01.2025 - 03.2025

Master of Science - MS - User Experience

HEC Montréal
09.2024 - 3 2026

Junior UX Designer

Lasso Informatics
11.2023 - 04.2025

Bachelor's degree - Industrial and Product Design

University of Art
10.2017 - 9 2021
Mehr EkhlaspourProduct And UX Researcher