Designing with intention,
Designing with intention,
Designing with intention,
I’m Akshaya, a UX designer with a thing for motion, research, and making tech feel more human.
I’m Akshaya, a UX designer with a thing for motion, research, and making tech
feel more human.
creativity,
creativity,
creativity,
and curiosity.
and curiosity.
and curiosity.
MSc in Human Computer interaction design @ City, university of london
MSc in Human Computer interaction design @ City, university of london
Human Computer interaction design @ City, university of london
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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.
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.
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
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
- 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
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.
- 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…
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 Clestion
"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
Motivation
Motivation
I design because I’m curious about people ; how they think, what they feel, and the little things that make their lives easier (or harder).
What excites me most is turning messy, complex problems into calm, clear experiences , ones that feel like they were always meant to be that way.
I design because I’m curious about people ; how they think, what they feel, and the little things that make their lives easier (or harder).
What excites me most is turning messy, complex problems into calm, clear experiences , ones that feel like they were always meant to be that way.
I design because I’m curious about people ; how they think, what they feel, and the little things that make their lives easier (or harder).
What excites me most is turning messy, complex problems into calm, clear experiences , ones that feel like they were always meant to be that way.
Whether it's a tiny microinteraction or a whole product flow, I love crafting details that quietly support people and maybe even make them smile.
Whether it's a tiny microinteraction or a whole product flow, I love crafting details that quietly support people and maybe even make them smile.
Whether it's a tiny microinteraction or a whole product flow, I love crafting details that quietly support people and maybe even make them smile.
How I Design
How I Design
How I Design
I design by balancing research, clarity, and iteration - turning complex problems into calm, usable experiences.
I design by balancing research, clarity, and iteration - turning complex problems into calm, usable experiences.
I design by balancing research, clarity, and iteration - turning complex problems into calm, usable experiences.
While my work often follows a clear structure, design is never truly linear.
While my work often follows a clear structure, design is never truly linear.
While my work often follows a clear structure, design is never truly linear.
Insights from research reshape ideas, testing uncovers new problems, and iteration happens at every stage.
Insights from research reshape ideas, testing uncovers new problems, and iteration happens at every stage.
Insights from research reshape ideas, testing uncovers new problems, and iteration happens at every stage.
I treat design as a continuous loop - listening, testing, refining until the experience feels intuitive for real people.
I treat design as a continuous loop - listening, testing, refining until the experience feels intuitive for real people.
I treat design as a continuous loop - listening, testing, refining until the experience feels intuitive for real people.
Research
Research
I start by understanding people - through interviews, usability testing, and behavioural insights.
I start by understanding people - through interviews, usability testing, and behavioural insights.
Ideation
Ideation
I explore multiple directions, map journeys, and shape concepts that respond to real needs.
I explore multiple directions, map journeys, and shape concepts that respond to real needs.
Systems & Structure
Systems & Structure
I design scalable systems that stay consistent across screens, teams, and use cases.
I design scalable systems that stay consistent across screens, teams, and use cases.
Test & Refine
Test & Refine
I validate decisions through testing, feedback, and iteration , clarity over assumptions.
I validate decisions through testing, feedback, and iteration , clarity over assumptions.
Favourite
STack
Favourite
STack
Favourite
STack
Figma
My design playground
My design playground
Where I bring ideas to life, from lo-fi wireframes to polished UI.
Where I bring ideas to life, from lo-fi wireframes to polished UI.
Where I bring ideas to life, from lo-fi wireframes to polished UI.
Jira
Structure in chaos
Structure in chaos
Helps me stay in sync with devs, track design tickets, and keep things moving.
Helps me stay in sync with devs, track design tickets, and keep things moving.
Helps me stay in sync with devs, track design tickets, and keep things moving.
Notion
Brain dump central
Brain dump central
I use it for everything, research plans, project notes, and journaling ideas.
I use it for everything, research plans, project notes, and journaling ideas.
I use it for everything, research plans, project notes, and journaling ideas.
Framer
Code-free, not creativity-free
Code-free, not creativity-free
Helps me build and test ideas visually. I used it to build this site!
Helps me build and test ideas visually. I used it to build this site!
Helps me build and test ideas visually. I used it to build this site!
Miro
Mapping the messy
Mapping the messy
From journey maps to crazy brainstorms, it’s where the chaos starts to make sense.
From journey maps to crazy brainstorms, it’s where the chaos starts to make sense.
From journey maps to crazy brainstorms, it’s where the chaos starts to make sense.
Let'S
Let'S
Let'S
connect
connect
connect
Connect
connect
Curious about collaborating or have a role in mind? Let’s chat.
Curious about collaborating or have a role in mind? Let’s chat.
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