Akshan Ish
About Akshan Ish
Akshan Ish is a Design Lead at IDEO, where he has worked since 2014, progressing from an interaction design intern to a senior designer and researcher. He holds a master's degree from the National Institute of Design and a bachelor's degree in technology from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology.
Work at IDEO
Akshan Ish has held multiple roles at IDEO since joining the organization. He started as an interaction design intern in 2014 for seven months in Munich, Bayern, Germany. Following this internship, he worked as a digital design researcher from 2015 to 2017 in the same location. In 2017, he transitioned to the role of senior designer and researcher, a position he has maintained for seven years. In 2018, he was promoted to design lead, where he has been contributing for six years.
Education and Expertise
Akshan Ish holds a master's degree from the National Institute of Design, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Technology degree from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology in Noida, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation in design principles and methodologies, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
Akshan Ish's early education took place at Hyderabad Public School, where he studied from 1998 to 2005. This formative experience contributed to his development before pursuing higher education in design and technology. His career began with a short stint as an information designer at the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) in 2012, where he worked for three months.
Professional Experience
In addition to his roles at IDEO, Akshan Ish has experience working as an information designer at the Public Health Foundation of India in 2012. His diverse roles in design and research have equipped him with a broad skill set that he utilizes in his current position at IDEO.