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akshan
@akshanish.bsky.social
Currently leading design at PowerUs. This is going to be a mix of conversations on design, basketball and a healthy bit of optimism about the future.
Zeldmam & Ethan Zuckerman come to mind
January 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
You’re probably right. There’s probably also quite a bit of variability in how well designers can do that job too.

Most businesses out there are operational / workflow improvements. And if designers don’t up their game, it’s gonna be tough imo.
January 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Partly because we’ve become obsessed with the pixels, and partly cuz we shy away from accountability.
January 4, 2025 at 7:08 AM
It does feel like the wind is blowing that way. UX is just as important as before, and is also seen as business critical / must have in many places. But the responsibility to truly uphold it is moving from design to PM.
January 4, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Back to today. Do check out the store, and let me know what you think. Happy to hear any suggestions & feedback! Thanks!

Hoopkraft.etsy.com
Hoopkraft.etsy.com
December 28, 2024 at 9:04 PM
So on day 3 of Hoopkraft, I’m asking myself how much profit I’d have to make to generate enough funds to be able to renovate an old and dying outdoor basketball court at the local school & organize a 3x3 tournament in the summer of 2025. That’d be pretty dope! 🏀 I’m gonna call it Lakeside Hoops!
December 28, 2024 at 9:04 PM
If things take off, I’ll venture into other product categories. This is an experiment in generating a second income stream through my passions, as well as a way to pick up some marketing & sales skills that I lack 😅

What I don’t lack are ideas and ”what ifs“. I’m great at those.
December 28, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Franz is gooood!
November 28, 2024 at 11:43 AM
The dubs could have had him. Do you think he would have been a better fit over Kuminga?
November 22, 2024 at 6:05 AM
I don’t have solutions for this but I’m hoping someone at the league is thinking about it.
November 21, 2024 at 7:06 AM