Human Computer interaction design @ City, university of london

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Product Designer  who works best when the problem is hard and the stakes are real. From early research to polished interfaces, I design experiences where clarity isn't an afterthought… It's the whole point✨

Product Designer  who works best when the problem is hard and the stakes are real. From early research to polished interfaces, I design experiences where clarity isn't an afterthought… It's the whole point✨

MSc in Human Computer interaction design @ City, university of london

MSc in Human Computer interaction design @ City, university of london

🟢 Open to Work

More About

ME

ME

WHO I AM?

WHO I AM?

Hi, I’m Akshaya, a Product designer with a quiet energy and a curious mind.

I love creating things that blend technology and creativity; from thoughtful interfaces to tiny doodles.

Creative at Heart

- Trained Bharatanatyam dancer for 10+ years

- I draw, read, watch anime & dance when I’m not designing

- Always daydreaming ideas , even while people-watching at cafés

How I Work

- I ask a lot of questions. I listen. I collaborate.

-I enjoy early research and ideation, especially when it’s about real people and their needs.

-What I care about most: clarity, empathy, and impact.

People Say

"She brought structure and polish to our product. Her UI work and the design system made it easier for us to build consistently and focus on solving the right problems."

Sam Clastine

CTO | KIRFU

"She made a huge impact in a short time. Her design thinking helped us bring our ideas to life clearly and quickly. She's a team player who gets the bigger picture."

Jibril Ali

CEO & CO-founder | KIRFU

How I Design

How I Design

My process follows the work, not a template. I start with people - interviews, observations, whatever gets me closest to the real problem. I work visually early, test often, and treat iteration as the job, not a phase. What I care about most is that the final experience feels like it was always meant to be that way.

My process follows the work, not a template. I start with people - interviews, observations, whatever gets me closest to the real problem. I work visually early, test often, and treat iteration as the job, not a phase. What I care about most is that the final experience feels like it was always meant to be that way.

What I Bring

What I Bring

Brand strategy

Research & Discovery

User interviews & diary studies

Behavioural analysis

Usability testing

Competitor & heuristic evaluation

Brand strategy

Design & Craft

Information architecture & user flows

Wireframing to hi-fi UI

Interaction & visual design

Design systems & component libraries

Brand strategy

Build & Ship

Prototyping & developer handoff

Design QA

0→1 founding designer experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Brand strategy

Research & Discovery

User interviews & diary studies

Behavioural analysis

Usability testing

Competitor & heuristic evaluation

Brand strategy

Design & Craft

Information architecture & user flows

Wireframing to hi-fi UI

Interaction & visual design

Design systems & component libraries

Brand strategy

Build & Ship

Prototyping & developer handoff

Design QA

0→1 founding designer experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Let'S connect

Let'S connect

Curious about collaborating or have a role in mind? Let’s chat.