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Hi, I’m Akane Heim, a design generalist blending product, interaction, and brand design with hands-on maker-space chops. I’m pursuing a BS in Computational Media at Georgia Tech with a focus on Interaction Design & HCI, and I’m passionate about turning research into delightful, accessible UX and visual systems. Through roles at Design Bloc, Bits of Good, Evolution Outdoor, Tekstyles, and The Hive Makerspace—as well as Hack4Impact projects—I’ve shipped end-to-end experiences from research to hi-fi prototypes, built modular design systems, mentored peers, and collaborated across disciplines. I love crafting meaningful product experiences for communities and teams that care about impact.…Hi, I’m Akane Heim, a design generalist blending product, interaction, and brand design with hands-on maker-space chops. I’m pursuing a BS in Computational Media at Georgia Tech with a focus on Interaction Design & HCI, and I’m passionate about turning research into delightful, accessible UX and visual systems. Through roles at Design Bloc, Bits of Good, Evolution Outdoor, Tekstyles, and The Hive Makerspace—as well as Hack4Impact projects—I’ve shipped end-to-end experiences from research to hi-fi prototypes, built modular design systems, mentored peers, and collaborated across disciplines. I love crafting meaningful product experiences for communities and teams that care about impact.

Akane Heim

Product Designer, UX Designer, Brand Designer, +4

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Hi, I’m Akane Heim, a design generalist blending product, interaction, and brand design with hands-on maker-space chops. I’m pursuing a BS in Computational Media at Georgia Tech with a focus on Interaction Design & HCI, and I’m passionate about turning research into delightful, accessible UX and visual systems. Through roles at Design Bloc, Bits of Good, Evolution Outdoor, Tekstyles, and The Hive Makerspace—as well as Hack4Impact projects—I’ve shipped end-to-end experiences from research to hi-fi prototypes, built modular design systems, mentored peers, and collaborated across disciplines. I love crafting meaningful product experiences for communities and teams that care about impact.…Hi, I’m Akane Heim, a design generalist blending product, interaction, and brand design with hands-on maker-space chops. I’m pursuing a BS in Computational Media at Georgia Tech with a focus on Interaction Design & HCI, and I’m passionate about turning research into delightful, accessible UX and visual systems. Through roles at Design Bloc, Bits of Good, Evolution Outdoor, Tekstyles, and The Hive Makerspace—as well as Hack4Impact projects—I’ve shipped end-to-end experiences from research to hi-fi prototypes, built modular design systems, mentored peers, and collaborated across disciplines. I love crafting meaningful product experiences for communities and teams that care about impact.

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Hi, I’m Akane Heim, a design generalist blending product, interaction, and brand design with hands-on maker-space chops. I’m pursuing a BS in Computational Media at Georgia Tech with a focus on Interaction Design & HCI, and I’m passionate about turning research into delightful, accessible UX and visual systems.

Through roles at Design Bloc, Bits of Good, Evolution Outdoor, Tekstyles, and The Hive Makerspace—as well as Hack4Impact projects—I’ve shipped end-to-end experiences from research to hi-fi prototypes, built modular design systems, mentored peers, and collaborated across disciplines. I love crafting meaningful product experiences for communities and teams that care about impact.

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Work Experience

Design Intern at Evolution Outdoor LLC

May 1, 2026 - Present

Produced 15+ ad graphics for Google Ads and Shopify storefront; directed and edited stop-motion product videos for the Drift Series Battle Pack 3600; researched competitor landscape and product catalog gaps; synthesized findings into a FigJam presentation for the senior design team; partnered with Director of eCommerce to develop SEO and GEO strategy for Shopify storefront, optimizing content and metadata for traditional and AI-driven search surfaces.

Founding Program Coordinator & Design Lead at Design Bloc LLC

May 1, 2025 - Present

Co-built undergraduate design program with Stanford d.school and Georgia Tech; structured curriculum, critique frameworks, and cohort programming; scaled program from 15 to 70+ members in one year; liaison between student cohort and faculty; GT Admissions Instagram feature.

Product Designer at Bits of Good, Hack4Impact GT Chapter

January 1, 2026 - Present

End-to-end product design (research, wireframes, hi-fi prototype) for a mobile tool for pet owners and caretakers; collaborated with developers and nonprofit stakeholders through iterative feedback, user testing, and design critique.

Brand & Media Designer at Tekstyles Dance Team, Georgia Tech

March 1, 2025 - Present

Led cross-platform visual campaigns; built modular visual system across 35+ digital and physical touchpoints; standardized typography, color hierarchy, and layout components for consistent brand execution; designed large-scale banner signage for a 500+ attendee campus showcase and merchandise.

Peer Instructor at The Hive Makerspace, Georgia Tech

August 1, 2026 - Present

Volunteer instructor; staffed makerspace 3 hours per week; provided real-time technical assistance and instruction to student end-users; operated and trained others on makerspace equipment; completed technical training certifications each semester to maintain expertise across makerspace tools.

Product Designer at Bits of Good (Hack4Impact GT Chapter)

January 1, 2026 - Present

Led end-to-end product design (research, wireframes, hi-fi prototype) for mobile tool serving pet owners and caretakers over a 12-week sprint; collaborated with developers and nonprofit stakeholders through iterative feedback cycles, user testing, and design critique.