Skills
Product Design: With over 25 years of experience, Akis has a strong foundation in crafting impactful digital experiences. He specializes in turning complex industry requirements into intuitive, user-friendly solutions.
Generative AI Engineering: Akis is adept at leveraging Generative AI applications to transform challenges into innovative, user-centric solutions. His expertise includes blending AI capabilities with human-centric design principles.
User Experience (UX) Design: Akis has a proven track record in designing user-centered interfaces and experiences, ensuring that products are not only functional but also enjoyable and easy to use.
Design Systems & Strategy: He excels at creating and implementing design systems and strategies that drive scalable solutions for enterprise clients.
User Research & Testing: Akis is skilled in conducting thorough user research and usability testing to ensure designs meet real user needs and drive measurable business value.
Team Leadership & Mentoring: With experience leading cross-functional teams, Akis has a strong background in mentoring and enhancing team capabilities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Product Strategy: He has a proven ability to transform industry requirements into strategic product roadmaps that align with business goals.
Agile/Scrum Methodology: Akis is well-versed in Agile methodologies, enabling him to deliver efficient, iterative solutions in collaborative environments.
About
As a Lead Product Designer, Generative AI Engineer and Lead UX Director, Manager and Designer with over 25 years of experience, I am passionate about creating visual, verbal and sensory identities that elevate brands to the higher purpose they serve. I have a background in UX and UI design, Front-end development, and I have worked with a variety of clients and industries, from start-ups to corporate, from product to services, from e-commerce to health-tech.
Clients include companies such as the Harvard Kennedy School, Sony Pictures, WeWork, Pfizer, Cigna, Colgate Palmolive, Kraft-Heinz and Unilever. He is a Certified AI Consultant (CAIC) from the US Artificial Intelligence Institute.
I use system-level design thinking and user-centered design culture and best practices to deliver impactful and scalable design work that helps customers solve problems and drives business value.
By prioritising AI applications - since 2018 - I'm unlocking fresh possibilities, transcending old boundaries. My goal is to foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, ensuring my teams stay ahead in this dynamic realm. I promote cross-disciplinary engagement, blending AI's power with human-centric design, creating products that are not only smart, but resonate deeply with user needs.
I'm a Certified Artificial Intelligence Consultant (CAIC™) from the United States Artificial Intelligence Institute.
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