Rajat Akre

About Rajat Akre

I’m a passionate design educator with over 6 years of experience mentoring the next generation of creative thinkers in product design, UX/UI, and visual culture. My teaching philosophy is rooted in clarity, curiosity, and contextual relevance—helping students not only build skills but also think deeply about design’s impact on people, society, and emerging technologies.Having taught at leading institutions like MIT Institute of Design and Avantika University, I design courses that bridge the academic and the applied. From immersive tech interfaces using Figma and Unity, to hands-on workshops in CAD and prototyping, I believe in learning by doing, thinking, and reflecting. I’ve developed studio modules on everything from typography and branding to interaction design and documentation of visual culture.As an invited juror, visiting faculty, and curriculum contributor, I’ve worked with institutions like NID Haryana,UID, WUD Sonipath and Jagran Lakecity University, bringing real-world context and cross-disciplinary insight into the classroom.Beyond academia, I lead Inizio Studio, a creative lab where I work with startups and businesses on brand strategy, product design, and immersive storytelling. This industry grounding allows me to share live case studies, pitch decks, and market insights with students—preparing them for what lies beyond the classroom.Whether I’m teaching a semester-long course, mentoring a capstone project, or collaborating on a studio sprint—I’m driven by one goal: to create designers who are thoughtful, skilled, and future-ready.

Experience

1. Creative Director

   Inizio Design

   Jun 2024 — Present · IN

Education

• St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engineering & Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur

  Master's degree, Product Design

  2017 — 2019