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About

This is Abhishek Krishnakumar (aka VK).

An MSc Design: Products & Technology graduate from Nottingham Trent University, currently working as a System Engineer & Designer. Explore my projects to discover my strengths, the thinking behind my work, and the outcomes of my research and design.

VK
£5,000 / ₹600,000+
Direct Sales Metric (Lockdown)

Direct selling revenue generated during lockdown, proving hands-on commercial viability, deep consumer empathy, and execution discipline under constraints.

Spotlight Insight
Here's what I did as a designer & researcher

A closer look at my approach to design: From understanding people and questioning assumptions to exploring ideas and refining solutions. Discover how research, creativity and collaboration shape my work across products and digital experiences.

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Core Field 1
User-Centred Design
I create experiences that are frictionless, accessible, and intuitive to use.
Core Field 2
Prototyping & Wireframing
I rapidly visualise and refine physical kinematics and high-fidelity UI concepts.
Core Field 3
Research Knowledge
I understand real user behaviour, ergonomics, and data to optimise products.
Core Field 4
Multi-Functional
As a multi-designer, I work seamlessly across graphic, webware, and product design.

Project highlights

Take a peek at my projects. Open a card to explore the concept, design process and project gallery.

Spotlight AllySphere Ring Cover
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Hardware / IoT / Smart Wearable

AllySphere Ring V1

AllySphere Ring V1 is a smart wearable to keep you safe and healthy with ease. Its one-touch SOS feature instantly alerts emergency contacts and helplines with your location during emergencies. It also tracks key health metrics, offering real-time insights for proactive care.

PocketPal Cutlery Cover
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Mechanical & Accessibility

Pocket Pal Cutlery

A compact, stylish cutlery set with ADHD sensory feedback, clevis pivot clearance, and tactile grip ergonomics.

Spotlight E-Recruitment Platform
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AI Platform / Webware / ATS

E-Recruitment platform

Smart hiring platform that identifies and differentiates chatbot spam from authentic human-written resumes using semantic proximity matching.

Spotlight BYD Sealion 7 Cost Studio
EV Telemetry Engine

BYD Sealion 7 Studio

8p off-peak home vs. rapid DC charging cost splits

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EV Telemetry / Private Cost Studio

BYD Sealion 7 Cost & Charging Tracker (Personal Use Only)

A private cloud application built for family use, replacing manual Excel tracking with automated spreadsheet ingestion and charging-cost calculations. Tailored to our BYD Sealion 7 and household electricity tariffs, with settings that can be adjusted for different electricity costs.

Interface Design Showcase
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UI/UX & Design Systems

Interface Design Showcase

Showcasing mobile interface designs created primarily in Figma, alongside Adobe XD, exploring a range of styles, colours and typography.

TheNextStick Mobility Aid
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Assistive Tech / Ergonomics

The NextStick

An innovative walking stick engineered with push-button telescopic adjustment and a sculpted handle informed by geriatric grip data.

Match Paatheengala Boss Cover
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Brand Identity & Caricature

YouTube Profile Logo & Banner

Created a complete set of channel graphics, including host caricatures in cricket franchise jerseys, bilingual Tamil/English broadcast typography and the main channel logo, using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.

Estée Lauder Retail Collaboration
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Phygital Retail / Systems Architecture

Collaboration with Estée Lauder

Collaboration with Estée Lauder to reinvent physical retail engagement by blending social trend analysis, facial skin diagnostics, and on-spot digital conversion.

Apple Mouse Redesign
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Consumer Tech / Biomechanics

Apple Mouse Redesign

Ergonomic overhaul of the Magic Mouse addressing the claw-grip hand strain and bottom-charging downtime with a raised palm arch and front-bumper USB-C.