Akshay Salekar - Design Director

Akshay Salekar

Design Director

Akshay is a product designer passionate about solving problems using design thinking and user empathy.

For the past 7 years, I have helped startups and companies to design user-friendly and intuitive digital experiences on various platforms. I have worked as a freelancer and consultant and also had the opportunity to run a small design studio to help SaaS companies design and build softwares.

What sets me apart is my unique journey - I began as an automobile engineer, and this background fuels my passion for designing products around cars. I translated this passion into action when I launched and managed a pre-owned car marketplace (Yescar).

I am passionate about building products in the Automobile, Hospitality, Education, Sustainability and Health industries.

If you are looking for a designer who can play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience and visual design of your SaaS platform, then you are in the right place.

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