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Hi, I'm Akshara Nair, a passionate UX and product designer with a strong focus on human-centered design. I currently hold a Master's degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and have hands-on experience redesigning healthcare software to improve usability and accessibility. I enjoy creating scalable design systems and iterating quickly to make impactful user experiences. I love collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver intuitive and efficient solutions. Whether optimizing workflows or conducting user research, I bring creativity and data-driven decision-making to every project. I'm excited to keep growing as a designer and make technology more user-friendly and inclusive.…Hi, I'm Akshara Nair, a passionate UX and product designer with a strong focus on human-centered design. I currently hold a Master's degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and have hands-on experience redesigning healthcare software to improve usability and accessibility. I enjoy creating scalable design systems and iterating quickly to make impactful user experiences. I love collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver intuitive and efficient solutions. Whether optimizing workflows or conducting user research, I bring creativity and data-driven decision-making to every project. I'm excited to keep growing as a designer and make technology more user-friendly and inclusive.

Akshara Nair

UX Designer, Designer, Product Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Akshara Nair, a passionate UX and product designer with a strong focus on human-centered design. I currently hold a Master's degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and have hands-on experience redesigning healthcare software to improve usability and accessibility. I enjoy creating scalable design systems and iterating quickly to make impactful user experiences. I love collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver intuitive and efficient solutions. Whether optimizing workflows or conducting user research, I bring creativity and data-driven decision-making to every project. I'm excited to keep growing as a designer and make technology more user-friendly and inclusive.…Hi, I'm Akshara Nair, a passionate UX and product designer with a strong focus on human-centered design. I currently hold a Master's degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and have hands-on experience redesigning healthcare software to improve usability and accessibility. I enjoy creating scalable design systems and iterating quickly to make impactful user experiences. I love collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver intuitive and efficient solutions. Whether optimizing workflows or conducting user research, I bring creativity and data-driven decision-making to every project. I'm excited to keep growing as a designer and make technology more user-friendly and inclusive.

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Hi, I’m Akshara Nair, a passionate UX and product designer with a strong focus on human-centered design. I currently hold a Master’s degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and have hands-on experience redesigning healthcare software to improve usability and accessibility. I enjoy creating scalable design systems and iterating quickly to make impactful user experiences.

I love collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver intuitive and efficient solutions. Whether optimizing workflows or conducting user research, I bring creativity and data-driven decision-making to every project. I’m excited to keep growing as a designer and make technology more user-friendly and inclusive.

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Work Experience

User Experience Designer at MilliporeSigma (Merck KGaA)

May 31, 2025 - July 14, 2025

Led the redesign of a drug-detection software, improving workflow speed by 30% across desktop and mobile platforms. Built 50+ UI screens grounded in accessibility and usability standards, supported by a scalable design system in Figma. Conducted iterative usability testing with 20+ participants; reduced navigation friction by 25%. Optimized task completion time by 20% through data-driven adjustments to user flows post-heuristic evaluation. Managed 100+ UX issue tickets via JIRA, ensuring 95% resolution in collaboration with QA and developers.

Design Intern at Beetles 3.3 Architects

June 30, 2022 - July 14, 2025

Conducted qualitative user journey analyses to inform layout strategy for Transasia Tower, improving spatial efficiency by 90%. Mapped environmental pain points and 5+ accessibility issues on-site, influencing core architectural decisions. Partnered with 5-10 internal and external stakeholders to align user needs with spatial and visual communication.

Design Intern at Inspiration Architects

July 31, 2021 - July 14, 2025

Designed over 10 elderly-focused spatial interfaces that increased ease-of-navigation and comfort. Implemented HCI-driven design strategies across prototypes to improve mobility and reduce disorientation by 50%. Collaborated in 2+ cross-functional design teams, integrating ergonomic and safety considerations into every stage.