Akash Kumar · akashshivanand

Writing

Notes on the job.

Short pieces on what design actually decides. Written for the people who decide whether design happens, not only for the people who do it.

13 July 2026 · 3 min read
The two halves of my range
Consumer work taught me momentum. Government work taught me inclusion. Most careers teach one.
13 July 2026 · 2 min read
AI is a tool, not a role
It works in the hands of someone who already knows the craft. It does not replace the craft.