Akshay Kuruppan Thodikayil
Akshay Kuruppan Thodikayil
Akshay Kuruppan Thodikayil
Strategic Product Designer based in Milan
Selected Work

From responsive design to seamless UX, my work is driven by curiosity, attention to detail, and a deep passion for creating meaningful design solutions.
Services
( 1 )
Product Design
Concept Development
Prototyping & Testing
Design Systems
( 1 )
Product Design
Concept Development
Prototyping & Testing
Design Systems
( 3 )
UI/UX
Wireframing & User Flows
Interactive Prototypes
Usability Testing
( 3 )
UI/UX
Wireframing & User Flows
Interactive Prototypes
Usability Testing
( 4 )
Architecture
Space Planning
Interior Design
3D Visualization
( 4 )
Architecture
Space Planning
Interior Design
3D Visualization
( 4 )
Creative Strategy
Brand Positioning
Campaign Concepts
Art Direction
( 4 )
Creative Strategy
Brand Positioning
Campaign Concepts
Art Direction
( 2 )
Photography
Editorial & Lifestyle
Product & Commercial
Architectural Photography
( 2 )
Photography
Editorial & Lifestyle
Product & Commercial
Architectural Photography







My design journey has always been driven by curiosity, curiosity about people, their behaviors, and how design can bridge the gap between need and experience. With a Master’s in Design: Innovation, Strategy, and Products from IED Milan, I bring a hybrid skill set that merges deep UI/UX knowledge with hands-on product design expertise. Whether it’s a digital interface or a physical product, I focus on creating intuitive, human-centered solutions grounded in research and brought to life through creativity and strategy.
When I'm not designing, you'll find me exploring nature, capturing moments through photography, or Indulging in a quiet sketch. I believe that inspiration can come from anywhere, and I'm always eager to bring fresh perspectives to my thoughts.
Experience
2026 Feb – Now
Interio& Spatial Design Consultant
Haier Europe, IT
Design interior and spatial concepts for branded product experience spaces, creating environments that highlight appliances through immersive, user-centered experiences. • Develop high-quality visualizations and detailed technical drawings to support concept development, spatial planning, and implementation of the spaces.
2026 Feb – Now
Interio& Spatial Design Consultant
Haier Europe, IT
Design interior and spatial concepts for branded product experience spaces, creating environments that highlight appliances through immersive, user-centered experiences. • Develop high-quality visualizations and detailed technical drawings to support concept development, spatial planning, and implementation of the spaces.
2025 Sept– Now
Art, Design & Digital Creation AI Training Expert
Micro 1, SF, US
Led the ideation and development of AI-generated visual content by applying advanced artistic knowledge to train models, evaluate stylistic outputs, and create compelling visual storytelling assets. • Collaborated closely with engineers, artists, and creative teams to refine AI workflows, contribute to visual direction, and sup port the production of innovative branded and experiential content. • Developed visual guidelines, dataset annotations, and AI-based creative processes while continuously exploring emerging generative tools, ensuring high-quality concept art, illustration style accuracy, and cutting-edge experimentation.
2025 Sept– Now
Art, Design & Digital Creation AI Training Expert
Micro 1, SF, US
Led the ideation and development of AI-generated visual content by applying advanced artistic knowledge to train models, evaluate stylistic outputs, and create compelling visual storytelling assets. • Collaborated closely with engineers, artists, and creative teams to refine AI workflows, contribute to visual direction, and sup port the production of innovative branded and experiential content. • Developed visual guidelines, dataset annotations, and AI-based creative processes while continuously exploring emerging generative tools, ensuring high-quality concept art, illustration style accuracy, and cutting-edge experimentation.
2025 Mar – Now
Product Designer & Photographer
Karen Milano, IT
Designed and optimized websites for multiple brands, enhancing UX through wireframes, visual design, and responsive builds. Led product design for furniture collections in collaboration with Italian brands, and directed photography for products, events, and interiors. Managed social media strategies and content creation, delivering cohesive brand storytelling across digital platforms.
2025 Mar – Now
Product Designer & Photographer
Karen Milano, IT
Designed and optimized websites for multiple brands, enhancing UX through wireframes, visual design, and responsive builds. Led product design for furniture collections in collaboration with Italian brands, and directed photography for products, events, and interiors. Managed social media strategies and content creation, delivering cohesive brand storytelling across digital platforms.
2024 Sept – 2024 Nov
Strategic Product Designer
Poliedro Studio, IT
Led market, brand, user, and trend research to drive strategic, user-focused design decisions. Developed data-driven solutions and innovative proposals, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with business goals. Delivered impactful strategies that guided 3T’s transformation from a product-focused to a lifestyle brand.
2024 Sept – 2024 Nov
Strategic Product Designer
Poliedro Studio, IT
Led market, brand, user, and trend research to drive strategic, user-focused design decisions. Developed data-driven solutions and innovative proposals, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with business goals. Delivered impactful strategies that guided 3T’s transformation from a product-focused to a lifestyle brand.
2024 Aug – 2024 Nov
UI/ UX Designer
Clever Apps, IT
Designed high-quality user interfaces in Figma, including wireframes, interactive prototypes, and user flows to clearly communicate concepts to stakeholders. Collaborated closely with developers and product managers to ensure seamless, responsive implementation. Enhanced visual design and usability through iterative testing, delivering intuitive and accessible digital experiences.
2024 Aug – 2024 Nov
UI/ UX Designer
Clever Apps, IT
Designed high-quality user interfaces in Figma, including wireframes, interactive prototypes, and user flows to clearly communicate concepts to stakeholders. Collaborated closely with developers and product managers to ensure seamless, responsive implementation. Enhanced visual design and usability through iterative testing, delivering intuitive and accessible digital experiences.
2022 – 2023
Architect
Estudio Fonte, IN
Spearheaded projects as the sole designer, delivering user-focused architectural and product designs through innovative problem-solving. Created detailed 3D models and prototypes to communicate concepts, and collaborated closely with clients using sketches, diagrams, and visual storytelling to refine and execute ideas.
2022 – 2023
Architect
Estudio Fonte, IN
Spearheaded projects as the sole designer, delivering user-focused architectural and product designs through innovative problem-solving. Created detailed 3D models and prototypes to communicate concepts, and collaborated closely with clients using sketches, diagrams, and visual storytelling to refine and execute ideas.
2021 – 2022
Architect
Benny Kuriakose & Assoc, IN
2021 – 2022
Architect
Benny Kuriakose & Assoc, IN
Tools
Figma
90%
General Design Tool
Figma
90%
General Design Tool

Framer
50%
No-code web design.

Framer
50%
No-code web design.
Photoshop
90%
Image editing
Photoshop
90%
Image editing
Illustrator
90%
Graphic design
Illustrator
90%
Graphic design
InDesign
90%
Publishing and page layout designing
InDesign
90%
Publishing and page layout designing

Rhino
80%
3D design

Rhino
80%
3D design
Auto CAD
90%
2D Design
Auto CAD
90%
2D Design

Keyshot
80%
3D Rendering

Keyshot
80%
3D Rendering

Vray
80%
3D Rendering

Vray
80%
3D Rendering

Enscape
93%
3D Rendering and VR

Enscape
93%
3D Rendering and VR

Lumion
95%
3D Rendering and Walkthroughs

Lumion
95%
3D Rendering and Walkthroughs
SketchUP
95%
3D Design
SketchUP
95%
3D Design
Miro
95%
collaborative online platform
Miro
95%
collaborative online platform
















