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On a mission to take a sustainable leap forward for humankind...

​​Hi! I'm Akshay, a Designer x Strategist working in climate tech. 

 

I'm an entrepreneurial product leader who is passionate about building solutions that increase kinship/empathy, reduce carbon emissions, and protect biodiversity.

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Email: adinakar@alumni.stanford.edu

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Quick links:

Digital design portfolio (UI/UX)

Physical design portfolio

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​What I'm currently up to :

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​Climate-focused Activism, Entrepreneurship, & Advising. 

 

In addition to volunteering with Citizens' Climate Lobby, I've WWOOFed on a farm and spent a month living in Copenhagen, where I studied electrification and ecofeminism.

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I just wrapped up 6 months at Focal (smart electric heaters that warm people, rather than entire spaces), where I led design / strategy.

 

I'm currently advising a handful of climate startups, as well as building out side projects across genAI storytelling (check out @Imagine.Climate), food insecurity (Homegrown), and tidal power!​​​

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Previously, I co-founded Tangible, a venture-backed consumer hardware company (focused on helping long-distance relationships) that was invited to pitch on Shark Tank!

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On the personal side :

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I'm now a Californian, but grew up in the Midwest. If I'm not in design-mode, you'll likely find me sketching blueprints, recording violin covers, writing short-story mysteries, hanging rim on the basketball court, or pampering my backyard chickens.

​Older projects & published works are shared below!

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Projects
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Projects

PRODUCTS​

  • Focal : radiant heaters designed to warm people, not spaces.

  • Homegrown : transform your garden into a digital farmstand.

  • Tangible : teleportation pillows for long-distance relationships.

  • Stikato : origami music stands for traveling musicians.

  • Diya : IKEA-style laser-cut bamboo lamps.​

  • Moonwalk : haptic balance prosthetic for neuropathy patients.

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PROTOTYPES

  • Imagine.Climate : using genAI to create climate concept art.

  • Tidal Generators : capturing energy from crashing waves.

  • Puff : remotely inflating plushies for long-distance families.

  • IV Stand Base : protecting patients from foot injuries / bruises.

  • Ostomy Bag : for comfortable irrigation in public restrooms.

  • Stradavinci : bow a violin by flexing your toes.

  • Terrain : shape-shifting matrix, responsive to location-pressure.

  • Vibraflowmodular & low-cost 3D-printed electric violins.​​

  • Beatclipse : cosmic-themed loveseat that transforms into an eclipse when the heartbeats of users sync up.

  • Frictionless : spinning foot massage robot.

  • Glowbes : adorable orbs to keep you company in the dark. 

  • Party Suit : LED costume with lasers & in-built speakers.

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Digital Portfolio (UI/UX) linked here.

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Writing

Creative Current50 Ideation Techniques to Spark Your Lightbulb. (Amazon)

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Intentional Living :  A guide to using the design mindset to improve your living space & community. (Amazon)

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Will You Play With Me? : A children's book on empathy & inclusivity for individuals with disabilities. (Amazon)

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The Top 30 Things I Learned at Stanford : Snippets of knowledge & golden rules from my undergraduate experience, from the perspective of a designer. (LinkedIn)

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Tasting Clouds : My mini-book of original poetry. (Amazon)

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The Exhibition : A handpicked original short story from my collection. (Short Story)

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I Scream : An original poem. 

Just for Fun

​NYO-U, a digital collection of mini-masterclass videos for aspiring classical musicians, which I founded with Carnegie Hall.

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• The Stanford Flashmob Orchestra, a group that serendipitously performed in public to spread delight.

 

FroSoHappy, a movement within college dorms to spread joy. â€‹

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