Akshayta RaoinBootcampA very peri big influenceEvery year, around the first week of January, millions of designers eagerly await a reveal that will transform the way they live. No, I’m…Mar 7, 2022Mar 7, 2022
Akshayta RaoinBootcampInclusivity is not a choiceMy fiancé and I often argue about things ranging from who ate the last piece of cake to who should do the dishes on Sundays. But the more…May 14, 2021May 14, 2021
Akshayta RaoWhat is ethical design and why does it matter?When I look back at my time in design school, I realize that I never had a class on ethical design practices. You would think they were…Oct 19, 2020Oct 19, 2020
Akshayta RaoIs There Such a Thing as a Dumb User?It’s been many years since the term MVP (minimum viable product) took the Product Management World by storm. Essentially a development…Sep 11, 2020Sep 11, 2020
Akshayta RaoinUX CollectiveImitation is no longer flatteryIf you haven’t heard of the Jio-Zoom plagiarism clash, you’re probably living under a rock (which may not be a bad idea given the state of…Aug 16, 2020Aug 16, 2020
Akshayta RaoWho’s the user-friendliest of them all?Ever noticed how the numeric keypads on a smartphone and calculator are actually inverted? Me neither! It was only until I read about it on…Mar 12, 2019Mar 12, 2019
Akshayta RaoCan Design Save the World?Each time we are faced with the compelling question ‘What kind of world are we leaving for our children?’ it leads to a discussion on…Sep 6, 20181Sep 6, 20181
Akshayta RaoinPrototyprAn idea can change your lifeI’ve been MIA for a while now so let me begin this one a little differently. I’m going to assign a task to you. Nothing too major, just a…Dec 5, 2017Dec 5, 2017
Akshayta RaoinPrototyprWith great design, comes great fearA friend of mine happened to ask me, quite recently, about how I design a piece of artwork. I think he expected me to spew some industry…Oct 29, 2017Oct 29, 2017
Akshayta RaoinPrototyprCtrl C + Ctrl VBack in 2011, designer Christian Louboutin sued Yves Saint Laurent for copying his signature red sole, a distinguishing feature of the…Sep 10, 20171Sep 10, 20171