Designing with intention,
I’m Akshaya, a UX designer with a thing for motion, research, and making tech feel more human.
creativity,
and curiosity.
More About
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
"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, Co-Founder & CEO, Kirfu
Motivation
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.
Research
I start by understanding people - through interviews, usability testing, and behavioural insights.
Ideation
I explore multiple directions, map journeys, and shape concepts that respond to real needs.
Systems & Structure
I design scalable systems that stay consistent across screens, teams, and use cases.
Test & Refine
I validate decisions through testing, feedback, and iteration , clarity over assumptions.
Favourite Stack
FIGMA
My design playground
Where I bring ideas to life, from lo-fi wireframes to polished UI.
JIRA
Structure in chaos
Helps me stay in sync with devs, track design tickets, and keep things moving.
NOTION
Brain dump central
I use it for everything, research plans, project notes, and journaling ideas.
FRAMER
Code-free, not creativity-free
Helps me build and test ideas visually. I used it to build this site!
MIRO
Mapping the messy
From journey maps to crazy brainstorms, it’s where the chaos starts to make sense.
Curious about collaborating or have a role in mind? Let’s chat.
