Vijit Bhati

Design Leader &
UX Instructor

Teaching UX grounded in real product systems. 10+ years of experience across gaming, enterprise, e-commerce, and edtech.

Applied UX Product Thinking AI-Integrated Workflows
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Applied UX in Practice

My teaching is heavily informed by my day-to-day work as a Senior Experience Designer at Electronic Arts (EA) and my past role as an Experience Designer at EY. I bring real-world constraints, complex system design, and data-heavy product scenarios directly into the classroom.

Electronic Arts (EA)
Improved customer satisfaction by 10% across Data & Insights tools. Led UX research for the Data Marketplace, building scalable playbooks across teams.
Ernst & Young (EY)
Led UX for the Generative AI product EYQ, delivering AI-driven workflows across enterprise domains and facilitating executive design thinking workshops.
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Teaching & Mentorship

Lead UX Instructor @ BrainStation
Led cohorts of 20–25 students, owning end-to-end delivery of UX process, research, and product thinking. Guided students to build robust, job-ready portfolios resulting in successful career transitions.
UX Tutor @ CareerFoundry
Mentored students through highly structured remote programs, providing deeply detailed project audits and actionable portfolio feedback.
Academic & Industry Contributions
Regular industry panelist discussing UX careers and hiring expectations. Active Hackathon Judge evaluating UX, usability, and product thinking for university programs.
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Teaching Approach & Curriculum

My classrooms are built on project-based learning using real product scenarios. I emphasize critical decision making, trade-offs, and continuous iteration. Currently, I focus heavily on integrating AI tools within UX workflows to ensure students are prepared for the modern industry.

Core Topics Available
• UX Foundations & Product Thinking
• User Research & Usability Testing
• Interaction Design & Prototyping
• Design Systems
• Portfolio & Career Preparation
AI in UX Workflows
• Prompt design for UX ideation
• AI tools for research synthesis
• Designing AI-assisted experiences
• Evaluating AI outputs for usability
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Student & Program Feedback

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"Calm, empathetic teaching style. Explains concepts in multiple ways and makes it safe to ask questions."

BS
Program Feedback
BrainStation
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"Thought-provoking exercises and real-world examples make learning immediately applicable."

UX Graduate
Student
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"Actionable feedback on my portfolio. I felt confident applying to roles."

CF
UX Student
CareerFoundry
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"Strong ownership of cohorts and excellent student outcomes."

PM
Program Manager
BrainStation

Available for Teaching & Mentorship

I am actively available for part-time, adjunct, and sessional teaching roles, as well as guest lectures and corporate workshops across Vancouver and remotely.

Let's Discuss Opportunities