Akhil Antony
About Akhil Antony
Akhil Antony is a Lead Executive - Creative (UI) at BORN Group in Bengaluru, India, with a background in UI/UX design spanning several years. He has previously held positions at Quikr and Infrrd, and he emphasizes a data-driven approach to design, focusing on user needs and experiences.
Current Role at BORN Group
Akhil Antony serves as the Lead Executive - Creative (UI) at BORN Group, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leading creative initiatives related to user interface design. His responsibilities include overseeing design projects, ensuring alignment with user needs, and implementing effective design strategies. Akhil's work at BORN Group emphasizes the creation of intuitive and adaptable web-based products that enhance user experience across various devices.
Previous Experience at Quikr
Before joining BORN Group, Akhil worked at Quikr as a Senior UI-UX Developer from 2015 to 2018. During his tenure in Bengaluru, he played a significant role in enhancing the Quikr Mobile Site. His contributions included prioritizing page performance and user experience through the use of optimized code and modern front-end technologies. This experience helped him develop a strong foundation in user-centered design principles.
Experience at Infrrd
Akhil served as a User Experience Designer at Infrrd from 2018 to 2021. In this role, he focused on creating user-centered design solutions that addressed specific user needs and pain points. His work involved thorough research and understanding of user scenarios, which he considers essential for effective design. This experience further solidified his expertise in UX design.
Educational Background
Akhil holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics from the University of Calicut, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. He later pursued a Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) at Bharathiar University from 2010 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong technical foundation that supports his work in UI/UX design and development.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Akhil believes in a data-driven and use case-oriented approach to design. He emphasizes the importance of thorough research and understanding user scenarios as a foundation for effective design solutions. His strong entrepreneurship mindset influences his approach to UX/UI design, driving him to create products that are not only functional but also user-friendly and adaptable.