Akhil Patel
United States of America
Akhil is currently the Founding Designer/Head of Design of an AI pioneer startup, Hero - building the world's first daily assistant. He's responsible for everything design and brand in the company. Here's an article talking about his work: https://edm.com/gear-tech/inside-hero-innovative-ai-productivity-app-the-chainsmokers Akhil is also a member of AIVA (Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts) and a jury member for W3 Awards, Communicator Awards, and Davey Awards. He's won numerous national/international design awards as well. Akhil has led design for Microsoft Shopping on Bing and other Microsoft surfaces with over 100 Million users. He also helped design the Ramp Advisor console, used by some of the biggest accounting firms in the world. Furthermore, Akhil teaches interaction design online and has trained more than 250 students. He's also a public speaker who likes to talk to young and aspiring designers in design schools and design communities. Access Akhil Patel Newsroom
Featured Designs
Akhil Patel
Dementia Caregiving Ecosystem
Alz Well is an AI-powered ecosystem (caregiver app, smart speaker, wristband) designed to assist remote dementia caregivers in monitoring patients, managing daily schedules, and reducing stress. Caregivers can remotely track patient well-being, send reminders for key activities, and use voice/memories to support patient recall. It also provides AI-based wandering alerts and helps with both patient and caregiver schedule management, making dementia care more efficient and less overwhelming.
A' Digital Product Design Award - Bronze (2025) - Access Akhil Patel Dementia Caregiving Ecosystem Press Kit
Akhil Patel
AI Daily Assistant
Hero, the world’s first Daily Assistant, unifies calendars, reminders, notes, news, groceries, weather, and GPT into one seamless view, streamlining daily tasks. It simplifies coordination by letting users share availability, reminders, and notes with partners, family, and friends, with the ability to comment directly for context. Hero’s real-time voice UX speeds up tasks like scheduling, making them 10X faster. Its modular, tab-free layout with compact overlays offers an intuitive, smooth experience for managing busy lives effortlessly.
A' Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design Award - Bronze (2025) - Access Akhil Patel AI Daily Assistant Press Kit