Hi, I’m Akshay Karthikeyan, a UI/UX designer with hands-on experience creating high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and design systems in Figma. At Alien Design Studio and APX Solution I optimized retail and fintech workflows to simplify complex operations for staff and clients. I thrive in agile environments, collaborating across teams, blending accessibility and storytelling to create impactful user experiences. I’m a strong fit because I collaborate across teams, blending accessibility and storytelling to communicate complex content to stakeholders while delivering compelling design assets.

AKSHAYA KARTHIKEYAN

Hi, I’m Akshay Karthikeyan, a UI/UX designer with hands-on experience creating high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and design systems in Figma. At Alien Design Studio and APX Solution I optimized retail and fintech workflows to simplify complex operations for staff and clients. I thrive in agile environments, collaborating across teams, blending accessibility and storytelling to create impactful user experiences. I’m a strong fit because I collaborate across teams, blending accessibility and storytelling to communicate complex content to stakeholders while delivering compelling design assets.

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Hi, I’m Akshay Karthikeyan, a UI/UX designer with hands-on experience creating high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and design systems in Figma. At Alien Design Studio and APX Solution I optimized retail and fintech workflows to simplify complex operations for staff and clients.

I thrive in agile environments, collaborating across teams, blending accessibility and storytelling to create impactful user experiences. I’m a strong fit because I collaborate across teams, blending accessibility and storytelling to communicate complex content to stakeholders while delivering compelling design assets.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
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Work Experience

UI/UX Designer at Alien Design Studio
July 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Designed data-driven Fintech and SaaS interfaces for major financial clients, using competitor analysis and service design to streamline high-volume workflows and clarify data visualizations. Built WCAG-compliant, high-fidelity wireframes for digital products, ensuring financial accessibility standards were met for diverse user groups. Collaborated with the CEO and design lead in an Agile environment to rapidly iterate on banking product features.
UI/UX Designer at Vosyn Inc.
July 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Designed high-fidelity wireframes for AI-driven accessibility products, securing rollout approval through stakeholder presentations. Streamlined complex product flows in Figma to shorten user journeys. Managed independent design iterations ensuring AI features met usability standards.
UI/UX Designer at APX Solution
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Redesigned cluttered retail and distribution dashboards into intuitive workflows, reducing mental effort and training time. Integrated AODA and WCAG 2.1 standards into the design system, ensuring software for retail establishments was inclusive for employees of all abilities. Established design documentation and standardized internal UI kits to ensure consistent software modules across retail and distribution establishments.

Education

Ontario Graduate Certificate – User Experience Design at Humber Polytechnic
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Ontario Graduate Certificate – 3D Computer Animation at Conestoga College
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts – Economics at Stella Maris College, Chennai, India
June 1, 2017 - April 1, 2020
Ontario Graduate Certificate – User Experience Design at Humber Polytechnic
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Ontario Graduate Certificate – 3D Computer Animation at Conestoga College
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts – Economics at Stella Maris College, Chennai
June 1, 2017 - April 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other