Parminder (Par) Kaur

Parminder Kaur, also known as Par, has a diverse range of experience in product design and user experience. Parminder (Par) is currently working as a Senior Product Designer at Linnworks since December 2022. Prior to this, they held a similar role at SkuVault starting from May 2021.

From 2016 to 2021, Par worked as a Senior UX Designer at Appriss, where they contributed to the user experience design process. Before that, they were an Interaction Designer & Researcher at Fjord, Part of Accenture Interactive from September 2014 to March 2016.

Par has also gained experience as a Design Researcher for Thrive, where they analyzed user research data, created deliverables, and developed an ideal user experience journey map. Parminder (Par) worked on a global research project and contributed to the development of a new medical device. Parminder (Par)'stenure at Thrive was from October 2013 to March 2014.

Prior to these roles, Par worked as a Design Research Intern at Steelcase for a period of three months in 2012. During this internship, they conducted a global research study on posture in the workplace and facilitated workshops.

In 2011, Par had an internship as an Ergonomics Intern at LINAK U.S. Inc., where they introduced ergonomic practices and developed solutions to create a safer work environment for employees on the production floor. Parminder (Par) also analyzed past company data on injuries to evaluate their frequency and associated costs.

Par's journey in the field of design began at Cornell University, where they held several research and assistant roles within the Design and Environmental Analysis Dept. Parminder (Par) conducted literature reviews, analyzed anthropometry of the human hand, researched implications for computer mouse design, and developed communication products for individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

In summary, Parminder Kaur (Par) has gained extensive experience in product design, user experience, and research through their various roles at companies such as Linnworks, SkuVault, Appriss, Fjord, Thrive, Steelcase, LINAK U.S. Inc., and Cornell University.

Parminder (Par) Kaur's education history includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Design and Environmental Analysis, with a focus on Human Factors and Ergonomics from Cornell University. Additionally, they obtained a Master of Design degree from the Institute of Design (ID). No specific field of study was provided for their Master's degree.