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…3 min read·Mar 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…4 min read·May 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…4 min read·Oct 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…4 min read·Sep 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…4 min read·Aug 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…3 min read·Mar 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…4 min read·Sep 6, 2018--1--1
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…3 min read·Dec 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…3 min read·Oct 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…3 min read·Sep 10, 2017--1--1