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akshai mani

@akshaimani

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UI/UX Designer with architectural background blending visual design and user-centered solutions.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative design role where I can apply research-driven UX, prototyping, and visual storytelling to build intuitive products and grow into product leadership.

I am a UI/UX designer with a B.Arch background who blends architecture-grade visualization with user-centered digital design. I deliver clear, compelling visuals and prototypes informed by research and iterative design processes.

My freelance work and roles in architecture studios sharpened my skills in 3D modeling, visual storytelling, and production-ready deliverables that improve client communication and approvals. I routinely create wireframes, prototypes, and polished visual designs for diverse clients.

I conduct user interviews, testing, and journey mapping to ground designs in real user needs while applying interaction design and information architecture to create intuitive experiences. I am comfortable with rapid iteration and design strategy to refine solutions.

I work with tools such as Figma, Framer, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhinoceros 3D, and AutoCAD, and bring strengths in sketching, photography, videography, and model making to multidisciplinary teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

Current

Fiverr

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 8 months)

Delivered commissioned graphics and digital designs for clients across industries, managing projects end‑to‑end and delivering illustration, post‑production, and visual storytelling solutions. Maintained client relationships and met diverse creative requirements.

Graphic Design Illustration Post production Visual Storytelling Client Management Adobe Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Figma

Freelance Architect

Costura Design Collective

Oct 2024 - Jul 2025 (9 months)

Conceptualized and developed detailed architectural diagrams and 3D isometric visuals for client presentations, improving clarity and speeding client approvals. Produced post‑production graphics and layouts to enhance visual storytelling and engagement in deliverables.

3D Modeling Post production Presentation Design SketchUp Photoshop

Junior Architect

LAOZ Developers

Nov 2024 - Apr 2025 (5 months)

Assisted in producing architectural drawings and 3D models for residential and commercial projects and supported site analysis and design documentation to ensure project feasibility. Prepared presentations to clarify design intent for stakeholders.

Architectural Documents 3D Modeling Documentation Design Autocad SketchUp

Architecture Intern

ArchitectureRED

Dec 2023 - Jun 2024 (6 months)

Assisted in landscape design planning, site analysis and planting layouts while building architectural drawings and 3D models to support project development and presentations. Improved modeling and visualization techniques to enhance design precision.

3D Modeling SketchUp Autocad

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Avani Institute of Design

Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture

2020 - 2025

Activities and societies: Studio projects, architectural modeling, landscape planning, visualization, and internships with design studios and developers.

Completed a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program focusing on architectural design, modeling, and visualization from 2020 to 2025.