Something about me...
I am a senior at UC Irvine pursuing a B.S. degree in Informatics (HCI) and Global Studies. I am passionate about the users and understanding their needs. I strive to create innovative design solutions by combining my technical and creative knowledge.
Currently, I am a Product Design Lead at ProductUCI where I hold weekly design workshops for students who are curious to learn about product design. Previously, I designed the user experience for the Blue Box which is utilizing technology to make breast cancer testing more accessible to women. I also collaborated with UX designers and software engineers to develop an iOS app for Baskette, Inc.
Experience
Co-Founder & Founding UX Designer
Radgard
April 2022 - March 2023
Product Design Lead
Product Association @ UCI
Nov 2021 - June 2022
Web UX Designer - Capstone Project
UCI ICS
Jan 2021 - Mar 2022
UX Designer - Capstone Project
The Blue Box Biomedical Solutions
Sep 2021 - Jan 2022
Web Designer
The Patient Project
March 2021 - September 2022
Frontend Developer
Baskette, Inc.
March 2020 - June 2020
TOOLS
Figma
Sketch
Adobe XD
Invision
Marvel
Google Analytics
UX SKILLSET
User-Centered Design
User Research
Information Architecture
Interactive Prototyping
Wireframing
User Testing
Branding & Design System
Experience
UX Designer - Graduate Capstone
Cotality
Mar 2025 - Present
UX Design Intern
Neoboard
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025
Founding UX Designer
Radgard
April 2022 - March 2023
Product Design Lead
Product Association @ UCI
Nov 2021 - June 2022
UX Designer - Undergrad Senior Capstone
UCI ICS
Jan 2021 - March 2022
UX Designer
The Blue Box Biomedical Solutions
Sep 2021 - Jan 2022
Web Designer
The Patient Project
March 2021 - September 2022
Frontend Developer - Undergrad Capstone
Baskette, Inc.
March 2020 - June 2020
UX SKILLSET
User-Centered Design
User Research
Information Architecture
Interactive Prototyping
Wireframing
User Testing
Branding & Design System
TOOLS
Figma
Sketch
Adobe XD
Invision
Maze
User Testing
Optimal Workshop
Google Analytics
Something about me...
I’m a Master’s student in Human-Computer Interaction and Design at UC Irvine, with a B.S. in Informatics (HCI) and Global Studies. My design philosophy is rooted in inclusivity and a global perspective. I aim to create solutions that resonate with diverse user needs and contexts.
I’ve collaborated with startups like Neoboard, Blue Box, UCI ICS, and Radgard, where I honed my skills in user research, interaction design, and prototyping. In each role, I focused on designing experiences that balance user needs with business goals, helping teams move from concept to impactful solutions.
I’m currently seeking opportunities to apply my technical and creative skills to design products that make a meaningful difference while crafting experiences that are both intuitive and inspiring.
See what else I have been up to below.
Keep the creativity goin'
My name -- Akarshan -- written in letters from three languages (Hindi, English, and Punjabi) that I grew up learning in Punjab, India.
Portfolio Logo
I enjoy iterating the interior around the house by first conceptualizing on paper, planning and then executing.
Home Projects
I picked up a new hobby during quarantine --- creating candle molds that enhance the home design and also smell delicious.
Candle Making
I always keep my travel moments close to my heart by capturing them on camera.
Capturing Moments
