Abhishek Ramakrishnan

Design Products (MA)
A profile picture of Abhishek Ramakrishnan, sitting and looking at the camera with leaves of plants in the foreground.
A Hero Image of the project, with the project title Rite : Building persistent writing habits for Adult learners. With a hand holding a pen and writing with the product attached on to the back of the pen.
A Hero Image of the project, Rite : Building persistent writing habits for Adult learners.
A Image showcasing all the prototypes of the product. The prototypes are aligned next to each other with labels indicating the sensors used in each of them. The first prototype uses gyroscope and accelerometer; the second one adds a magnetometer; the third one has an additional pressure sensor and the final one just has a gyroscope and accelerometer.
A labeled photograph of the prototypes.
An image explaining the features and use case of the product. There are three stages, firstly it tracks the progress of writing with sensors, Secondly tutors and learners can set daily writing goals, and to monitor progress and finally it can provides assistive learning.
A Infographics of the main features and use case of the product.
A Hero Image of the project, with the project title Rite : Building persistent writing habits for Adult learners. With a hand holding a pen and writing with the product attached on to the back of the pen.
A Image showcasing all the prototypes of the product. The prototypes are aligned next to each other with labels indicating the sensors used in each of them. The first prototype uses gyroscope and accelerometer; the second one adds a magnetometer; the third one has an additional pressure sensor and the final one just has a gyroscope and accelerometer.
An image explaining the features and use case of the product. There are three stages, firstly it tracks the progress of writing with sensors, Secondly tutors and learners can set daily writing goals, and to monitor progress and finally it can provides assistive learning.

About

Abhishek Ramakrishnan is a product designer currently based in London. He believes that the essence of design lies in creating meaningful and desirable futures; this transformative idea is central to his work.

Abhishek’s educational journey, which includes studies at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, and the Royal College of Art, London, has shaped his strong vision and approach to Design. His professional experiences with Titan Watches, IFB Appliances, and independent projects have further enriched his practice. His work often brings attention to overlooked everyday experiences such as time and writing, transforming them into innovative design solutions.

As part of his Independent Research Project at the Royal College of Art, he explored the act of writing among adult learners, particularly in ESOL education (English for Speakers of Other Languages). The project involves creating a pen attachment that tracks writing progress to build a persistent writing habit. It aims to motivate learners to write more and help tutors monitor progress more effectively. The objective is to introduce the benefits of digital technologies into adult education without compromising the analog experience, thereby creating tools that enhance learning and bridge gaps in accessibility.

He aspires to continue developing creative solutions that blend functionality with user-centric design, reimagining futures through products and experiences that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives.

Feel free to reach out to him at abhishekmanasom@gmail.com or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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