Art Direction
Branding
Strategy
Web Design
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Precise
Structured
Focused
Visual Language
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Art Direction
We guide every visual decision from start to finish, ensuring clarity, emotion, and impact across every touchpoint.
02
Brand Identity
From strategy to execution, we shape consistent brand systems that speak clearly and feel uniquely ownable.
03
Motion Direction
We use motion as a design tool — adding clarity, rhythm, and energy to digital experiences with intention.
04
Framer Sites
Design meets execution with real-time, scalable websites — all crafted natively inside Framer for speed and precision.
Blending design and code with functional clarity and creative precision. Delivering thoughtful digital systems with structure, flow, and expressive interaction.
Global
Creative Collabs
Studio
Creative Partnerships
Clavmen Studio
2022 - present
Art Director & Designer
Tokyo
Modular Eight
2020 – 2022
Senior Developer
Osaka
Haus of Signal
2018 – 2020
Creative Technologist
Berlin
Studio Orbit
2016 – 2018
UI/UX Designer
Dallas
Novaform Labs
2014 – 2016
Junior Designer
Kyoto
"Akihiko elevated every layer of our brand’s online presence. From motion details to structural layout, every piece felt crafted and intentional. The site not only looked beautiful but performed well too — and the entire collaboration process was smooth."
Lisa Kuroda
Founder, Studio Analog
"Akihiko approaches every project with a deep sense of purpose. His work is never just about the surface — it’s about how each element functions, connects, and flows. He brings logic, sharpness, and confidence to every decision, and his build quality."
Daniel Reyes
Director, Framehaus
"His ability to merge storytelling with clean interaction design is unmatched. Akihiko understands not just how things should look, but why they should look that way — and that insight came through in every part of the work."
Mei Tanaka
UX Designer, Nuro
"Working with Akihiko was more than just hiring a designer — it felt like bringing on a creative partner who truly understood our goals. He took our raw ideas, added clarity, and transformed them into something that not only looked stunning."
Julian Pierce
Director, Vektor Inc.
"Akihiko brings a rare balance of creativity and discipline. He’s incredibly fast without ever sacrificing attention to detail. From early ideation to the final product, his process is intentional, his communication is clear."
Hana Samoto
CEO, Willow Studio
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Awwwards
CSSD
Framer
Dribbble
27x
Awwwards
Recognized for bold interaction, structured visual rhythm, and design consistency across creative categories.
14x
FWA
Awarded for outstanding execution, seamless animation, and originality in modern digital experiences.
09x
CSSDA
Celebrated for front-end excellence, design innovation, and development precision across multiple showcases.
08x
Dribbble
Highlighted for strong typographic systems, visual hierarchy, and thoughtful layout built with intent.
Custom Options
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Design Packages
Pricing Tiers
$99
/Month
Starter Plan
Perfect for small launches and personal sites that need a fast online presence.
$299
/Month
Growth Plan
Designed for growing brands that need flexibility and CMS support.
$899
/Month
Full Scope Plan
Best for studios or teams needing structure and enterprise-level execution.
Art direction, brand identity, motion direction and production-ready Framer builds — end to end, from first sketch to launch.
A one-page site usually ships within a week. Larger multi-page systems run three to six weeks depending on scope and content readiness.
Framer is the default because it keeps design and build in one place, but the same systems translate to React or Webflow when a project calls for it.
Yes — design and development happen in the same workflow, which keeps the intent of the layout intact all the way to the live site.
Positioning, naming direction and messaging frameworks are part of identity engagements, so the visual system has something to stand on.
Discovery, art direction, build, and launch — with a working prototype from the very first week so decisions are made on real screens.
