Art Direction ·Branding ·Strategy ·Web Design

Based in Tokyo 東京

Art Director + Framer Developer

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Akihiko™ Visual · Freelancer · Digital Nomad · Creative Developer

13+ years™ of digital form, sharp interactions, and relentless creative discipline and effort.

Every project is a chance to blend design and development, shaping bold interactive ideas into sleek digital realities — built with intent, speed, and visual clarity that attracts lot of peoples.

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Services

01

Visual Language

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.

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Motion Direction

We use motion as a design tool — adding clarity, rhythm, and energy to digital experiences with intention.

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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.

We bridge creative direction with real-world execution, combining design and development into one seamless workflow to deliver digital experiences that are thoughtful, fast, and built to perform.

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I build expressive, performance-driven websites by blending clean design and native development inside Framer to help creative teams and modern brands stand out with intention.

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Experience

Clavmen Studio

Art Director & Designer

2022 — present Tokyo

Modular Eight

Senior Developer

2020 – 2022 Osaka

Haus of Signal

Creative Technologist

2018 – 2020 Berlin

Studio Orbit

UI/UX Designer

2016 – 2018 Dallas

Novaform Labs

Junior Designer

2014 – 2016 Kyoto

Testimonial© — Reviews

"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 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 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 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 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 Hana Samoto CEO, Willow Studio

Awards

Awwwards

27x

Recognized for bold interaction, structured visual rhythm, and design consistency across creative categories.

FWA

14x

Awarded for outstanding execution, seamless animation, and originality in modern digital experiences.

CSSDA

09x

Celebrated for front-end excellence, design innovation, and development precision across multiple showcases.

Dribbble

08x

Highlighted for strong typographic systems, visual hierarchy, and thoughtful layout built with intent.

Clients

Sonder Goods
Halo Wear
Lucent Lab
Arc & Bloom
Atelier Nara
Studio Analog
Framehaus
Nuro
Vektor Inc.
Willow Studio

Pick Plans.

Custom OptionsTransparentDesign PackagesPricing Tiers / Month

Starter Plan

Perfect for small launches and personal sites that need a fast online presence.

$99/mo
  • One-page Framer site
  • Custom layout & visuals
  • Mobile-first responsive build
  • Fast delivery (within 7 days)
  • Design system setup
  • SEO-ready structure
  • Basic CMS integration
  • Contact form setup

Full Scope Plan

Best for studios or teams needing structure and enterprise-level execution.

$899/mo
  • 10+ pages with CMS
  • Advanced layout strategy
  • Full brand system support
  • Animation direction
  • Custom-built components
  • Framer CMS training
  • Launch support + QA
  • Performance optimization

Featured Article©

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Good design is not just about structure—it's about the emotional weight of space, rhythm, and silence.

Typography today is no longer static. It breathes, scales, and adapts—blurring the lines between function and expression.

Design

Minimal design isn't emptiness—it's clarity, intention, and the reduction of noise to amplify what truly matters.

Visual Identity

FAQ.

01 What services do you offer? +

Art direction, brand identity, motion direction, and Framer-built websites — delivered end to end.

02 What is your typical turnaround time? +

Most projects ship within 2–4 weeks depending on scope, with clear milestones along the way.

03 Do you only work in Framer? +

Framer is my primary tool for live sites, but I also design systems that translate to any platform.

04 Can you handle both design and build? +

Yes — I work across design and native development so the vision stays intact from concept to launch.

05 Do you offer brand strategy too? +

Absolutely. Strategy, identity, and execution are treated as one connected system.

06 What's your process like? +

Discovery, direction, design, build, and launch — each phase collaborative and intentional.