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Garv Malik — UX/UI Designer specialising in research-led, accessible digital products. Based in Tampere, Finland.

Good design is not

what you see first.

It's what you don't notice

while everything just works.

— A belief in invisible craft.
In clarity over complexity. In design that earns trust.

What
I Build

DesignUX/UI · Design Systems
ProcessUser Flows · Prototyping
ToolsFigma · Miro · Mural
ResearchInterviews · Testing · Affinity Mapping

What
Moves Me

PrincipleHuman-centered clarity
InterestEmotional interaction
Curious aboutBehavior and research
GoalInterfaces that feel intuitive

CityLoop Discovery

How do you help someone decide what to do when they don't know what they want? CityLoop surfaces local places and events based on mood, weather, and time of day.

  • UX/UI Design
  • Figma
  • UX Research
  • Prototyping
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MyTown Relocation

Moving to a new country is overwhelming. MyTown guides international students through their first weeks in Finland — step by step.

  • Product Design
  • Service Concept
  • Figma
  • Research
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PlayPal Community

Finding someone to play sports with is harder than it should be. PlayPal connects people by sport, skill level, and location.

  • Design System
  • Interaction
  • Figma
  • Motion
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Noise & Reaction

Does environmental noise slow people down? We ran a controlled experiment across 3 noise conditions — and found the answer is more nuanced than expected.

  • Experimental Research
  • ANOVA
  • E-Prime
  • SPSS
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WHOAM I

  • M.Sc. Human-Technology Interaction — Year 1
  • Tampere University, Finland
  • UX/UI Design · Research · Accessibility

I'm Garv — a UI/UX Designer with a background in Computer Science, currently pursuing a Master's in Human-Technology Interaction at Tampere University, Finland.

I enjoy designing thoughtful digital experiences that feel calm, intuitive, and accessible. My work is rooted in research, where I explore user needs through interviews, testing, and iterative design. I’ve built projects ranging from lifestyle discovery apps to student support services, always focusing on clarity and real-world impact. I care deeply about how technology fits into everyday life, and I aim to create solutions that are not just functional, but genuinely meaningful for the people who use them.

"Good design removes itself from the conversation." — that's what I'm working towards.

RIGHTNOW

Listening
Pink Floyd Gorillaz Tame Impala
Reading
1984 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Building
Talos - AI Medical Screen
Wearing
YSL Y