Few names in digital innovation resonate as powerfully as autonommy. Known for crafting transformative digital experiences, Ommy Akhe, also recognized as autonommy, redefines user engagement and leaves lasting impressions that transcend the screen. Described by Business of Fashion (BoF) as a "pioneering thinker" and "one of the breakout stars of this first generation of augmented reality (AR)," and by Instagram as "one of the most creative and prolific creators using AR," Ommy blends storytelling with cutting-edge technology to captivate audiences and create brand interactions that matter.
As an innovative Creative Technologist and Product Designer, Ommy specializes in Augmented Reality (AR, where her influence spans over a billion interactions online. Her AR creations are crafted to immerse audiences in impactful brand experiences, working with powerhouses and icons across industries. She is celebrated for pioneering projects that push the boundaries of AR, transforming it from novelty to an essential part of brand storytelling and positioning herself as a leading figure in the field’s evolution.
Ommy’s work has been likened to icons in fashion and tech alike, with Byrdie calling her "digital fashion’s Vivienne Westwood—the renegade cruising in her lane" and Wunderman Thompson naming her "the next version of a fashion designer."
Over her six-year career, she has spearheaded the ideation, design, and prototyping of countless high-impact AR/VR solutions, guiding projects through rigorous user testing and iteration. Her approach merges creative vision, technical precision, and business insight, bridging emerging technologies with seamless, market-ready design.
Beyond product creation, Ommy is passionate about AR education and industry advocacy. Entrusted by Meta to co-develop and teach their most popular AR certification course, she helped empower over 22,000 learners in just one year. Her expertise has also led her to speak as a thought leader and keynote at top-tier events like Business of Fashion’s VOICES, WIRED Smarter, TNW, and AWEurope. Her contributions to industry discourse position her as a thought leader and a crucial architect of our blended digital-physical future.
Through ongoing collaborations with cross-functional teams across engineering, research, content, and marketing, she brings ideas to life that reshape the boundaries of what technology can achieve.
Ommy’s contributions have been widely recognized across major publications, including WGSN, BBC, BoF, AdWeek, i-D, The Verge, DAZED, Teen Vogue, Forbes, Vogue Spain, and Bustle. Her work has been spotlighted by influential figures such as Mark Zuckerberg at Meta’s Connect and featured by Snap at their annual summit for her demonstrations of advanced machine learning in AR.
As an innovative Creative Technologist and Product Designer, Ommy specializes in Augmented Reality (AR, where her influence spans over a billion interactions online. Her AR creations are crafted to immerse audiences in impactful brand experiences, working with powerhouses and icons across industries. She is celebrated for pioneering projects that push the boundaries of AR, transforming it from novelty to an essential part of brand storytelling and positioning herself as a leading figure in the field’s evolution.
Ommy’s work has been likened to icons in fashion and tech alike, with Byrdie calling her "digital fashion’s Vivienne Westwood—the renegade cruising in her lane" and Wunderman Thompson naming her "the next version of a fashion designer."
Over her six-year career, she has spearheaded the ideation, design, and prototyping of countless high-impact AR/VR solutions, guiding projects through rigorous user testing and iteration. Her approach merges creative vision, technical precision, and business insight, bridging emerging technologies with seamless, market-ready design.
Beyond product creation, Ommy is passionate about AR education and industry advocacy. Entrusted by Meta to co-develop and teach their most popular AR certification course, she helped empower over 22,000 learners in just one year. Her expertise has also led her to speak as a thought leader and keynote at top-tier events like Business of Fashion’s VOICES, WIRED Smarter, TNW, and AWEurope. Her contributions to industry discourse position her as a thought leader and a crucial architect of our blended digital-physical future.
Through ongoing collaborations with cross-functional teams across engineering, research, content, and marketing, she brings ideas to life that reshape the boundaries of what technology can achieve.
Ommy’s contributions have been widely recognized across major publications, including WGSN, BBC, BoF, AdWeek, i-D, The Verge, DAZED, Teen Vogue, Forbes, Vogue Spain, and Bustle. Her work has been spotlighted by influential figures such as Mark Zuckerberg at Meta’s Connect and featured by Snap at their annual summit for her demonstrations of advanced machine learning in AR.