Hello, I'm Akshay !

I’m a design researcher and service designer using data to illuminate human experience and inform 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.

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

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’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.

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Work Experience

Work Experience

John Hopkins School (Volunteer)

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

Illinois Institute of Technology

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

M. Des | Institute of Design

Human Computer Interaction

Human Computer Interaction

Aug 2025 - May 2025

B.Des | Srishti School of Art, Design & Tech

Visual Communication & Strategic Branding

Visual Communication & Strategic Branding

Jul 2016 - Sept 2020

@Akshaypagar

2025

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