I make the mockups. Then I make them work.
I'm Akhil, a design engineer: 11 years of designing, building and shipping B2B, AI and data products, currently leading design at Hevo Data.
I've spent 11 years making 
enterprise software feel less like homework. On the side: 
an app that remembers meetings, 
a polite color thief and 
a contract skeptic.
Things I've designed, built and shipped
Shipped on my own
Side projects I designed, coded and put out into the world, solo.
- 01Handled
I built a productivity app nobody asked for. I use it every day.A native iOS and macOS app for tasks, notes and meeting transcripts, live on the App Store. - 03Decode File
I read the fine print so nobody has to. Well, the AI does.Explains contracts, offer letters and policies clause by clause, and flags what to ask before you sign.
- 01HandledI built a productivity app nobody asked for. I use it every day.A native iOS and macOS app for tasks, notes and meeting transcripts, live on the App Store.
- 02Design Token Toolkit
I got tired of eyedropping colors, so I automated the stealing.A Chrome extension and Figma plugin that lifts colors and type off any live site into tokens or Figma Variables. - 03Decode FileI read the fine print so nobody has to. Well, the AI does.Explains contracts, offer letters and policies clause by clause, and flags what to ask before you sign.
Case studies
Products I designed with and for teams I've worked with.
- 01MessagePlus
I turned a WhatsApp avalanche into an inbox.An AI-powered support platform, designed end to end: the product, the website and the pitch decks. - 03CloudProud
Data was scattered across clouds. I gave it one place to live.A cloud data platform that brings sources, collections and queries into one interface.
- 01MessagePlusI turned a WhatsApp avalanche into an inbox.An AI-powered support platform, designed end to end: the product, the website and the pitch decks.
- 02Rescue
I designed for officials in the field, with zero bars of signal.Resource and volunteer coordination for relief camps, born after the 2018 Kerala floods. - 03CloudProudData was scattered across clouds. I gave it one place to live.A cloud data platform that brings sources, collections and queries into one interface.
There's more, and some of it is under NDA. Ask nicely and I'll walk you through it on a call.
Teams I've designed for
Clazar — Built the design system from the ground up and created an entity framework that cut design-to-dev time for new features. Shipped across cloud marketplace tools.
Simbian.ai — Designed core product experiences for an AI-native cybersecurity platform.
Hevo Data — Led an 8-member design team. Built the design system and Figma variables end-to-end. Created Claude-powered skills to maintain design consistency at speed.
MessagePlus — Designed the product experience from scratch. Delivered the product, website, and pitch decks across multiple project cycles.
CloudProud — Designed the interface for a cloud infrastructure platform focused on data unification and digital transformation.
A little about me
I like the unglamorous parts.
Design systems, edge cases and the empty state nobody drew. Eleven years of building the floors other teams build on, at Hevo, Clazar, Simbian.AI and MessagePlus: sometimes from a blank file, sometimes mid-flight.
Most of my work starts in Claude, not Figma. I prototype in real code with Claude Code, keep design systems in sync with it, and run research through AI workflows. Figma comes in when the pixels need a final argument.
More about me- Experience
- 11 years across B2B SaaS, AI, cybersecurity and data
- Companies
- Hevo, Clazar, Simbian, MessagePlus, CloudProud
- Right now
- Building something from scratch
Kind words, unedited (I promise)
Benoit Dureisseix 🇫🇷Founder & CEO@ Message+
Akhil worked closely with us at MessagePlus across multiple projects — from designing the core product experience from scratch to helping with our website and marketing materials like pitch decks. He’s thoughtful, fast, and always focused on making things clearer and easier for users. What stood out the most was how easy it was to work with him — no fluff, just solid design thinking and reliable execution. He asks the right questions, understands the business context quickly, and brings clarity to ambiguous problems. Whether it was a tight deadline or a last-minute iteration, we could always count on Akhil to deliver without compromising on quality.
Jonathan Todd 🇺🇸Principal Engineer@ Dropzone AI
As someone who spent a decade as a graphic designer, I truly understand the pursuit of perfection in every deliverable. That's why I can confidently say that Akhil is one of the best UX designers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Akhil is not only incredibly talented but also a fantastic colleague - prompt, professional, and loyal. If you're looking to enhance your front-end design team with a fully remote designer, Akhil should be your top choice. His dedication and expertise make him an invaluable asset to any project.
Sarath S Pillai 🇳🇱Tech Lead@ WellSync
I had the pleasure of working with Akhil on the UX design for our Message+ product, and the collaboration was exceptional. Akhil went above and beyond to understand our needs and goals, delivering user-centric designs that perfectly aligned with our vision.
He seamlessly integrated into our workflow, making communication and decision-making effortless. Akhil's professionalism, approachability, and dedication to excellence ensured a smooth and stress-free process.
I highly recommend Akhil for expert UX design services. His collaborative nature and commitment to outstanding results make him an invaluable partner in bringing your product vision to life.
