Akshay is a researcher, technologist at heart who loves product development & cooking!

Hello, I'm Akshay !

I’m a design researcher and service designer using data to illuminate human experience and guide product decisions. With 2+ years of experience in fintech and healthcare, I specialize in translating user insights into product and services that generate value for customers.

My background includes time at IBM iX and a master’s degree
in Human-Computer Interaction, where I developed a practice grounded in both quantitative and qualitative rigor.

I’m looking to deepen my practice as a mixed methods researcher with a growing focus on product decisions. I’m especially excited by roles where research plays a central role
in shaping what gets built and why

Hello, I'm Akshay !
I help businesses turn
user needs to desirable products, through design.

I’m a design researcher and service designer with 3+ years of experience in designing product features. I’m looking to deepen my practice as a mixed methods researcher with a growing focus on product strategy. I’m especially excited by roles where research plays a central role in shaping what gets built and why

work experience

work experience

John Hopkins School

Design Researcher

Design Researcher

Jan 2025 - May 2025

5 Months

5 Months

BAKs Medical

Design Researcher

Design Researcher

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024

5 Months

5 Months

Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Jul 2024 - Dec 2024

5 Months

5 Months

IBM iX Consulting

User Interface Designer

User Interface Designer

May 2021 - Aug 2022

15 Months

15 Months

education

education

Institute of Design, IIT

M.Des, HCI

M.Des, HCI

Aug 2025 - May 2025

Srishti School of Design

B.Des, Strategic Branding

B.Des, Strategic Branding

Jul 2016 - Sept 2020

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