I lead teams and shape products where craft meets consequence. In a world obsessed with speed and automation, I focus on clarity, communication, commercial impact – and the people we design for – because what succeeds is rarely accidental. It’s designed with intent.
Hello, my name is Jan Takacs. I am a design executive born and raised in Europe (Czech Republic) and currently based in Asia (Malaysia).
I started my career journey as an entrepreneur, founding a design consultancy while obtaining a master's degree in economics, finance and business administration at University of Technology, Brno. Since the early days, being a designer with a business education was a source of my competitive advantage.
It enabled me to bridge the economic reality and business needs with design and creativity and helped me to empower organizations and individuals to deliver greater human and business impact.
Later, I transitioned and settled down in Asia, where I had the privilege of working on products and services with audiences reaching millions and led projects for some of the world's leading Fortune 500 businesses.
Currently, I work as Head of Product Design and Research at AirAsia MOVE and advise several startups. Previously, I was a Design and Product Director at the global insurtech unicorn bolttech, mentored at the business school NewCampus, and led design and innovation teams at Accenture Interactive (now Song).
I also occasionally write, publish learnings and insights, and speak at conferences and industry events.
