Previously, Akaranan worked with Six Senses for five years as Interior Designer, being part of the Creative and Technical Services team who were responsible for multiple award-winning projects. Prior to his time at Six Senses, Akaranan gained experience working with Eco.Id, an Interior design firm for hospitality, and Ground Architects. A Thai citizen, Akaranan holds Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interior Design) Faculty of Decorative art from Silpakorn University from where he graduated in 2008.