Vanakkam
aka. hello :)
(but in tamizh)
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creative technologist @ param innovation
Ahkshara Sankar
I'm Ahkshara Sankar, a multi-disciplinary creative designer currently working as a Creative Technologist at Param Innovation. I studied Computer Science Engineering, then got a Master's in Industrial Design because I couldn't pick a lane—and honestly, I still haven't.
I design across everything: digital products, IoT installations, branding, games, illustrations. I also run a side business selling handmade products through pop-ups, hit 900K+ Instagram views in a month, and teach workshops on Figma and linocut printing when the mood strikes.
Personality-wise: ambivert (leaving the house requires serious motivation), meticulous worker (work-life balance is a myth I'm still chasing), and I like to think I'm funny. When I'm not designing, I'm reading thrillers, building Legos, cycling, or covered in clay from pottery experiments.
I go by "the girl who keeps smiling"—my life motto is simple: smile and spread more smiles! ☺️
Companies kept
On the right is a short summary of my LinkedIn page, with a list of the work I have done over the last 4-5 years. I started working as a math tutor back when I was just starting my undergrad in 2018 at the age of 17, moved on to freelancing as an emcee, and finally found my footing in the field of design. Since, then I have experimented with different forms of design be it visual, user experience, product or even industrial. Apart from the work experiences mentioned on the right, I have constantly volunteered with different organisations as well in both the stream of education and design.
DESIGN INTERN @ EMPATHY DESIGN LABS
JUN 2024 - PRESENT
Due to a confidentiality clause, I will not be able to mention anything on my website.
FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR
FEB 2023 - PRESENT
Apart from working on small client requests like a Sangeet card design, or brochure/poster design, I also worked on illustrating a children's book in tamil (yet to be released).
ASSOCIATE UX DESIGNER @ ECONOMIC TIMES
OCT 2022 - FEB 2023
Increased revenue through targeted festive promotions and enhanced LinkedIn Ads click rate with compelling visuals. Collaborated with a UX team to optimize CTAs, delivering high-quality designs within 3 days.
FOUNDER OF ARTSYYPIXELS
SEP 2022 - PRESENT
Drove revenue growth and product sellouts for 7 pop-up stores through meticulous design and testing. Managed all operations, resulting in over 300 sales and consistent business growth.
PRODUCT DESIGN INTERN @ QUEST-HIRE A HERO
AUG 2021 - NOV 2021
Enhanced Weekly Average Users (WAU) by analyzing user behaviors and collaborating with marketing and business teams. Led redesigns for 'Quest Glow-Up,' created QuestPay digital wallet, and ensured seamless designer-developer handoffs while prioritising user research and usability testing.
USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN INTERN @ LAZADA GROUPS, ALIBABA
AUG 2020 - DEC 2020
Proficient in the end-to-end UX design process, managing projects, and creating comprehensive user experiences. Conducted focus group discussions, analysed online diaries, and developed prototypes and wireframes, thriving in a remote work setting.
UI/UX DESIGN INTERN @ DELTA APPS (START-UP)
JUN 2020-JUL 2020
Assisted in digitalising businesses impacted by the first COVID-19 wave, leveraging online resources and user feedback to create solutions that balanced business goals with user needs.
PROTOTYPING INTERN @ ETCH EMPATHY
FEB 2020 - MAY 2020
Prototyped an induction hob for visually impaired chefs, conducting user interviews and usability tests to understand pain points. Collaborated with engineers and experimented with hardware like Arduino and Raspberry Pi as part of the NTU Edge Programme.
MATH TUTOR @ STUDENT'S INN
AUG 2018 - DEC 2018
Tutored International Baccalaureate students in Math HL & Biology HL
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Life outside Work
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