Hello.

I'm Akhil. I ~~am a designer~~ solve problems in an interactive context. I favor opinionated design that leads to products built with real conviction. I enjoy traveling to distant lands, reading dystopian sci-fi, and getting lost for hours in immersive game worlds.

Currently,

I'm a Staff Product Designer at Doordash. I lead Logistics Design for our Dasher audience where I drive major initiatives across our fulfillment experiences. I led and shipped a redesign of the Dasher app's homescreen which I'm now focused on scaling globally.

Before this,

I worked at Lyft where I led a multi-year vision to redefine messaging with AI-powered conversations, ultimately paving a path to Lyft's partnership with Anthropic. The work resulted in industry-defining impact proving that LLMs could solve real customer issues.

On the side,

I vibe-coded and shipped an iOS card game. I occasionally take on game UI or other freelance design work that sparks my interest. I have a particular fondness for games because of how interactive mediums can lead to uniquely expressive experiences.

So that's me.

I occasionally spill braindumps every now and then on my blog, where I talk about design, technology, games, and life in general.

Feel free to reach out at dakinedi@gmail.com or on Bluesky. If you're in the San Francisco area, let's grab coffee. I'd love to chat.