About Akshay

Product Design. UX. Cognitive Psychology.

MY BACKGROUND

Graduated from University of Michigan with a Master's Degree in User Experience & Research Design. Prior to that received an undergraduate degree from Rochester Institute of Technology with a focus in Psychology.

Design preferences are to tailor a detail-oriented approach for each project that builds off of comprehensive research practices. Thrilled at the opportunity to come in at the start of a project where there is opportunity to do work like making a user flow diagram, conducting an audit of other clean designs in the space, or building out a design system.

MY EXPERIENCE

Since graduating I made an active effort to build on my skill in graphic design and typography to supplement my education. Leveraged this diverse skill set into freelance work. Projects included with projects such as redesigning the typography and mobile layout for a company's marketing activations that promote brand and sports team partnerships and creating the brand guidelines for a small consulting firm in the tech and agriculture space. 

I got my official start in my UX Design career working for Pacific Digital Marketing, acting as one of the UX leads on several client-facing projects. Majority of work was the redesign and creation of key pillar pages on their websites. Outside of the usual wireframing process I began implementing UX research methodologies, such as user flow diagramming and affinity walls, into client-provided services where possible.

Now looking for my next role ideally in product design so I can have more influence in the foundational, creative process and build a memorable user experience from the ground up.