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Showreel Akihiko™ Showreel — 2025
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Akihiko
© Curated Interfaces ビジュアル (WDX® — 02) Digital Designer
Portrait

13+ years of digital form, sharp interactions, and a relentless, disciplined approach to creative work. Contact

© Featured Projects プロジェクト (WDX — 03) Creative Development
Featured Works©

Every project blends design and development — turning bold interactive ideas into sleek digital realities built with intent, speed, and visual clarity.

Sonder Goods

Branding
(01)

Halo Wear

Web Design
(02)

Lucent Lab

Creative Direction
(03)

Arc & Bloom

Identity Design
(04)
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© Capabilities サービス内容 (WDX — 04) Digital Execution

Services

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01

Art Direction

Guiding every visual decision from start to finish — keeping clarity, emotion, and impact consistent across each touchpoint.

02

Brand Identity

From strategy to execution, shaping coherent brand systems that speak clearly and feel uniquely ownable.

03

Motion Direction

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

04

Web Build

Design meets execution with real-time, scalable websites — crafted for speed, accessibility, and precision.

© Personal Profile プロフィール (WDX — 05) Visual Thinker

Blending design and code with functional clarity and creative precision — delivering thoughtful digital systems with structure, flow, and expressive interaction.

Bridging creative direction with real-world execution: design and development become one seamless workflow that ships experiences which are fast, considered, and built to perform.

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© Experience エクスペリエンス (WDX — 06) Digital Craft
Practice.

Clavmen Studio

Art Director & Designer2022 — present · Tokyo

Modular Eight

Senior Developer2020 — 2022 · Osaka

Haus of Signal

Creative Technologist2018 — 2020 · Berlin

Studio Orbit

UI / UX Designer2016 — 2018 · Dallas

Novaform Labs

Junior Designer2014 — 2016 · Kyoto
© Testimonials レビュー (WDX — 07) Real Feedback

Testimonials©

Get in touch

"Akihiko lifted every layer of our brand's online presence. From motion to layout, each piece felt crafted and intentional — and the whole collaboration was smooth."

Lisa KurodaFounder, Studio Analog

"He approaches every project with a deep sense of purpose. It's never just the surface — it's how each element functions, connects, and flows. Logic and confidence in every decision."

Daniel ReyesDirector, Framehaus

"His ability to merge storytelling with clean interaction design is rare. He understands not just how things should look, but why — and it shows in every part of the work."

Mei TanakaUX Designer, Nuro

"More than hiring a designer — it felt like bringing on a creative partner who understood our goals. He took raw ideas, added clarity, and turned them into something stunning."

Julian PierceDirector, Vektor Inc.
© Awards アワード (WDX — 08) Selected Honors

Awards

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27× Awwwards Recognized for bold interaction, structured visual rhythm, and design consistency across creative categories.
14× FWA Awarded for outstanding execution, seamless animation, and originality in modern digital experiences.
09× CSSDA Celebrated for front-end excellence, design innovation, and development precision across showcases.
08× Dribbble Highlighted for strong typographic systems, visual hierarchy, and thoughtful layout built with intent.
© Project Pricing プラン (WDX — 09) Custom Quotes

Pick Plans.

Transparent design packages and clear pricing tiers — pick the scope that fits your launch.

$99 / month

Starter Plan

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

  • One-page site
  • Custom layout & visuals
  • Mobile-first responsive build
  • Fast delivery (within 7 days)
  • SEO-ready structure
  • Contact form setup
Get started
$299 / month

Growth Plan

Designed for growing brands that need flexibility and CMS support.

  • Up to 5 pages
  • CMS-powered sections
  • Component-based structure
  • Motion design & transitions
  • Device-optimized responsiveness
  • Email capture / integrations
Get started
$899 / month

Full Scope Plan

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

  • 10+ pages with CMS
  • Advanced layout strategy
  • Full brand system support
  • Animation direction
  • Launch support + QA
  • Performance optimization
Get started
© Visual Journal ジャーナル (WDX — 10) Creative Notes

Featured Articles©

Good design isn't just structure — it's the emotional weight of space, rhythm, and silence.

Typography today is no longer static — it breathes, scales, and adapts to context.

Minimal design isn't emptiness — it's clarity, intention, and the reduction of noise.

Portfolios today must feel alive, intentional, and editorial by design.

© Help Center ヘルプ (WDX — 11) Clarifications

Clarifying deliverables before they begin — real process, honest .

Art direction, brand identity, motion design, and full website builds — from early strategy through to a shipped, optimized site.
A one-page site can ship within 7 days. Larger multi-page builds usually run two to five weeks depending on scope and content readiness.
No — I match the tool to the project. The priority is a fast, maintainable result you actually own.
Yes. Design and development live in one workflow, so what gets designed is what gets built — no handoff gaps.
Absolutely. Positioning, tone, and a coherent visual system can be part of the engagement when you need it.
Discovery, direction, design, build, and QA — with clear check-ins at each stage so there are no surprises at launch.

Let's build
something bold.

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