Hi
Hi
Hi
Michael Akins
Visual
designer
I’m a Visual Designer specializing in Graphic Design, Branding, and UI/UX.
I’m a Visual Designer specializing in Graphic Design, Branding, and UI/UX.
How can we Work Together?
I design brand-aligned, user-focused experiences that blend strong visual design with strategic thinking. Whether you’re building a product, launching a brand, or need extra hands on a project, I bring clarity, consistency, and creativity to the table.
1. Brand & Graphic Design
Logo design and visual identity systems
Social media graphics and ad creatives
Infographics, pitch decks, and icon design
Brand guidelines and visual style development
2. UI/UX Design
Responsive UI for web and mobile apps
Wireframes, flows, and interactive prototypes
Design systems, UI kits, and documentation
Accessibility and usability-focused design
3. Website & Platform Design
Landing page and multi-page website design
Customization in Wix, Framer, and HubSpot
Mobile-first layout and content structuring
Collaboration-ready files and dev handoff
1. Brand & Graphic Design
Logo design and visual identity systems
Social media graphics and ad creatives
Infographics, pitch decks, and icon design
Brand guidelines and visual style development
2. UI/UX Design
Responsive UI for web and mobile apps
Wireframes, flows, and interactive prototypes
Design systems, UI kits, and documentation
Accessibility and usability-focused design
3. Website & Platform Design
Landing page and multi-page website design
Customization in Wix, Framer, and HubSpot
Mobile-first layout and content structuring
Collaboration-ready files and dev handoff
1. Brand & Graphic Design
Logo design and visual identity systems
Social media graphics and ad creatives
Infographics, pitch decks, and icon design
Brand guidelines and visual style development
2. UI/UX Design
Responsive UI for web and mobile apps
Wireframes, flows, and interactive prototypes
Design systems, UI kits, and documentation
Accessibility and usability-focused design
3. Website & Platform Design
Landing page and multi-page website design
Customization in Wix, Framer, and HubSpot
Mobile-first layout and content structuring
Collaboration-ready files and dev handoff
About me
Hi, I’m Michael — a visual designer blending branding, UI/UX, design systems, and campaign strategy to help healthcare, insurance, finance, and IT brands grow and connect.
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Call Today :
Call Today :
Call Today :
Email :
info@michaelakins.com
Email :
info@michaelakins.com
Email :
info@michaelakins.com
Featured Projects
A selection of work that reflects my approach to design—where strategy meets creativity to solve real problems, elevate brands, and create meaningful user experiences.
UI/UX Design
Regional Insurance: Redesigning a Mobile Health Plan Experience
Led the visual redesign and prototyping of a large-scale insurance mobile app. The updated experience boosted member satisfaction, reduced support calls, and enabled faster access to health plan tools across 15+ plan types.
Brand & Graphic Design
Guitarocracy: Branding a Digital Guitar Experience
Designed a bold, modern logo for the Guitarocracy software suite—built to stand out in the digital music landscape and integrate seamlessly into the product UI.
Brand & Graphic Design
Books Are Fun: Designing Excitement Around Reading
I designed a cohesive visual campaign to promote Books Are Fun’s Fall 2025 “Book Blast” program—highlighting top children’s books by grade level through social ads and a dedicated landing page. The campaign aimed to generate early interest from educators and families, sparking excitement and increasing event signups.
Brand & Graphic Design
Experian: Clear Profile Campaign for Lead Generation & Brand Awareness
Led visual design for a high-impact campaign promoting Experian’s Clear Profile tool. Designed assets across digital, print, and web to increase product adoption and brand trust in the alternative financial services space.
Results, Backed by Real Feedback
Feedback from clients, teams, and colleagues I’ve partnered with—across both freelance projects and full-time roles—highlights the value of collaborative, purpose-driven design.
Michael brought clarity and structure to our design system work—while being collaborative, patient, and expert every step of the way.
Lauren Valko
Senior Content Strategist
Michael brought clarity and structure to our design system work—while being collaborative, patient, and expert every step of the way.
Lauren Valko
Senior Content Strategist
Michael brought clarity and structure to our design system work—while being collaborative, patient, and expert every step of the way.
Lauren Valko
Senior Content Strategist
Michael brings polish, purpose, and collaboration to every project—his design work always delivers thoughtful, high-quality results.
Ben Branham
Director of UX
Michael brings polish, purpose, and collaboration to every project—his design work always delivers thoughtful, high-quality results.
Ben Branham
Director of UX
Michael brings polish, purpose, and collaboration to every project—his design work always delivers thoughtful, high-quality results.
Ben Branham
Director of UX
I’ve worked with 50+ happy clients
0%
0%
Satisfaction Rate
My work helped clients grow their revenue by 200%
0%
0%
Growth
Michael blends craft, communication, and tech-savvy skill—always focused on creating thoughtful, effective work clients can trust.
Thomas Pursifull
CRM & Web Systems Admin
Michael blends craft, communication, and tech-savvy skill—always focused on creating thoughtful, effective work clients can trust.
Thomas Pursifull
CRM & Web Systems Admin
Michael blends craft, communication, and tech-savvy skill—always focused on creating thoughtful, effective work clients can trust.
Thomas Pursifull
CRM & Web Systems Admin
Michael is innovative, dedicated, and always learning—his creative process delivers branding work clients love and teams trust.
Deb Sutton
Senior Media Consultant
Michael is innovative, dedicated, and always learning—his creative process delivers branding work clients love and teams trust.
Deb Sutton
Senior Media Consultant
Michael is innovative, dedicated, and always learning—his creative process delivers branding work clients love and teams trust.
Deb Sutton
Senior Media Consultant
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions from teams, clients, and collaborators I’ve partnered with. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Just reach out—I’d be glad to connect.
1.
What kind of design work do you offer?
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Do you work with in-house teams or agencies?
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Can you support or build a design system?
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Do you use AI tools in your design process?
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How does your design process work?
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How long does a typical project take?
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How do we get started?
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How do you handle feedback or design critiques?
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What kind of design work do you offer?
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Do you work with in-house teams or agencies?
3.
Can you support or build a design system?
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Do you use AI tools in your design process?
5.
How does your design process work?
6.
How long does a typical project take?
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How do we get started?
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How do you handle feedback or design critiques?
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What kind of design work do you offer?
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Do you work with in-house teams or agencies?
3.
Can you support or build a design system?
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Do you use AI tools in your design process?
5.
How does your design process work?
6.
How long does a typical project take?
7.
How do we get started?
8.
How do you handle feedback or design critiques?
Hi
Hi
Hi
Let's work together
Let’s build something impactful together—whether it’s your brand, your website, or your next big idea.
Hi
Hi
Hi
Michael Akins
Visual
designer
I’m a Visual Designer specializing in Graphic Design, Branding, and UI/UX.
I’m a Visual Designer specializing in Graphic Design, Branding, and UI/UX.
How can we Work Together?
I design brand-aligned, user-focused experiences that blend strong visual design with strategic thinking. Whether you’re building a product, launching a brand, or need extra hands on a project, I bring clarity, consistency, and creativity to the table.
1. Brand & Graphic Design
Logo design and visual identity systems
Social media graphics and ad creatives
Infographics, pitch decks, and icon design
Brand guidelines and visual style development
2. UI/UX Design
Responsive UI for web and mobile apps
Wireframes, flows, and interactive prototypes
Design systems, UI kits, and documentation
Accessibility and usability-focused design
3. Website & Platform Design
Landing page and multi-page website design
Customization in Wix, Framer, and HubSpot
Mobile-first layout and content structuring
Collaboration-ready files and dev handoff
1. Brand & Graphic Design
Logo design and visual identity systems
Social media graphics and ad creatives
Infographics, pitch decks, and icon design
Brand guidelines and visual style development
2. UI/UX Design
Responsive UI for web and mobile apps
Wireframes, flows, and interactive prototypes
Design systems, UI kits, and documentation
Accessibility and usability-focused design
3. Website & Platform Design
Landing page and multi-page website design
Customization in Wix, Framer, and HubSpot
Mobile-first layout and content structuring
Collaboration-ready files and dev handoff
1. Brand & Graphic Design
Logo design and visual identity systems
Social media graphics and ad creatives
Infographics, pitch decks, and icon design
Brand guidelines and visual style development
2. UI/UX Design
Responsive UI for web and mobile apps
Wireframes, flows, and interactive prototypes
Design systems, UI kits, and documentation
Accessibility and usability-focused design
3. Website & Platform Design
Landing page and multi-page website design
Customization in Wix, Framer, and HubSpot
Mobile-first layout and content structuring
Collaboration-ready files and dev handoff
About me
Hi, I’m Michael — a visual designer blending branding, UI/UX, design systems, and campaign strategy to help healthcare, insurance, finance, and IT brands grow and connect.
0
0
Years of Experience
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Years of Experience
0
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Years of Experience
0
0
Completed Projects
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0
Completed Projects
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0
Completed Projects
0+
0+
Client Partnerships
0+
0+
Client Partnerships
0+
0+
Client Partnerships
Call Today :
Call Today :
Call Today :
Email :
info@michaelakins.com
Email :
info@michaelakins.com
Email :
info@michaelakins.com
Featured Projects
A selection of work that reflects my approach to design—where strategy meets creativity to solve real problems, elevate brands, and create meaningful user experiences.
UI/UX Design
Regional Insurance: Redesigning a Mobile Health Plan Experience
Led the visual redesign and prototyping of a large-scale insurance mobile app. The updated experience boosted member satisfaction, reduced support calls, and enabled faster access to health plan tools across 15+ plan types.
Brand & Graphic Design
Guitarocracy: Branding a Digital Guitar Experience
Designed a bold, modern logo for the Guitarocracy software suite—built to stand out in the digital music landscape and integrate seamlessly into the product UI.
Brand & Graphic Design
Books Are Fun: Designing Excitement Around Reading
I designed a cohesive visual campaign to promote Books Are Fun’s Fall 2025 “Book Blast” program—highlighting top children’s books by grade level through social ads and a dedicated landing page. The campaign aimed to generate early interest from educators and families, sparking excitement and increasing event signups.
Brand & Graphic Design
Experian: Clear Profile Campaign for Lead Generation & Brand Awareness
Led visual design for a high-impact campaign promoting Experian’s Clear Profile tool. Designed assets across digital, print, and web to increase product adoption and brand trust in the alternative financial services space.
Results, Backed by Real Feedback
Feedback from clients, teams, and colleagues I’ve partnered with—across both freelance projects and full-time roles—highlights the value of collaborative, purpose-driven design.
Michael brought clarity and structure to our design system work—while being collaborative, patient, and expert every step of the way.
Lauren Valko
Senior Content Strategist
Michael brought clarity and structure to our design system work—while being collaborative, patient, and expert every step of the way.
Lauren Valko
Senior Content Strategist
Michael brought clarity and structure to our design system work—while being collaborative, patient, and expert every step of the way.
Lauren Valko
Senior Content Strategist
Michael brings polish, purpose, and collaboration to every project—his design work always delivers thoughtful, high-quality results.
Ben Branham
Director of UX
Michael brings polish, purpose, and collaboration to every project—his design work always delivers thoughtful, high-quality results.
Ben Branham
Director of UX
Michael brings polish, purpose, and collaboration to every project—his design work always delivers thoughtful, high-quality results.
Ben Branham
Director of UX
I’ve worked with 50+ happy clients
0%
0%
Satisfaction Rate
My work helped clients grow their revenue by 200%
0%
0%
Growth
Michael blends craft, communication, and tech-savvy skill—always focused on creating thoughtful, effective work clients can trust.
Thomas Pursifull
CRM & Web Systems Admin
Michael blends craft, communication, and tech-savvy skill—always focused on creating thoughtful, effective work clients can trust.
Thomas Pursifull
CRM & Web Systems Admin
Michael blends craft, communication, and tech-savvy skill—always focused on creating thoughtful, effective work clients can trust.
Thomas Pursifull
CRM & Web Systems Admin
Michael is innovative, dedicated, and always learning—his creative process delivers branding work clients love and teams trust.
Deb Sutton
Senior Media Consultant
Michael is innovative, dedicated, and always learning—his creative process delivers branding work clients love and teams trust.
Deb Sutton
Senior Media Consultant
Michael is innovative, dedicated, and always learning—his creative process delivers branding work clients love and teams trust.
Deb Sutton
Senior Media Consultant
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions from teams, clients, and collaborators I’ve partnered with. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Just reach out—I’d be glad to connect.
1.
What kind of design work do you offer?
2.
Do you work with in-house teams or agencies?
3.
Can you support or build a design system?
4.
Do you use AI tools in your design process?
5.
How does your design process work?
6.
How long does a typical project take?
7.
How do we get started?
8.
How do you handle feedback or design critiques?
1.
What kind of design work do you offer?
2.
Do you work with in-house teams or agencies?
3.
Can you support or build a design system?
4.
Do you use AI tools in your design process?
5.
How does your design process work?
6.
How long does a typical project take?
7.
How do we get started?
8.
How do you handle feedback or design critiques?
1.
What kind of design work do you offer?
2.
Do you work with in-house teams or agencies?
3.
Can you support or build a design system?
4.
Do you use AI tools in your design process?
5.
How does your design process work?
6.
How long does a typical project take?
7.
How do we get started?
8.
How do you handle feedback or design critiques?
Hi
Hi
Hi
Let's work together
Let’s build something impactful together—whether it’s your brand, your website, or your next big idea.
Hi
Hi
Hi
Michael Akins
Visual
designer
I’m a Visual Designer specializing in Graphic Design, Branding, and UI/UX.
I’m a Visual Designer specializing in Graphic Design, Branding, and UI/UX.
How can we Work Together?
I design brand-aligned, user-focused experiences that blend strong visual design with strategic thinking. Whether you’re building a product, launching a brand, or need extra hands on a project, I bring clarity, consistency, and creativity to the table.
1. Brand & Graphic Design
Logo design and visual identity systems
Social media graphics and ad creatives
Infographics, pitch decks, and icon design
Brand guidelines and visual style development
2. UI/UX Design
Responsive UI for web and mobile apps
Wireframes, flows, and interactive prototypes
Design systems, UI kits, and documentation
Accessibility and usability-focused design
3. Website & Platform Design
Landing page and multi-page website design
Customization in Wix, Framer, and HubSpot
Mobile-first layout and content structuring
Collaboration-ready files and dev handoff
1. Brand & Graphic Design
Logo design and visual identity systems
Social media graphics and ad creatives
Infographics, pitch decks, and icon design
Brand guidelines and visual style development
2. UI/UX Design
Responsive UI for web and mobile apps
Wireframes, flows, and interactive prototypes
Design systems, UI kits, and documentation
Accessibility and usability-focused design
3. Website & Platform Design
Landing page and multi-page website design
Customization in Wix, Framer, and HubSpot
Mobile-first layout and content structuring
Collaboration-ready files and dev handoff
1. Brand & Graphic Design
Logo design and visual identity systems
Social media graphics and ad creatives
Infographics, pitch decks, and icon design
Brand guidelines and visual style development
2. UI/UX Design
Responsive UI for web and mobile apps
Wireframes, flows, and interactive prototypes
Design systems, UI kits, and documentation
Accessibility and usability-focused design
3. Website & Platform Design
Landing page and multi-page website design
Customization in Wix, Framer, and HubSpot
Mobile-first layout and content structuring
Collaboration-ready files and dev handoff
About me
Hi, I’m Michael — a visual designer blending branding, UI/UX, design systems, and campaign strategy to help healthcare, insurance, finance, and IT brands grow and connect.
0
0
Years of Experience
0
0
Years of Experience
0
0
Years of Experience
0
0
Completed Projects
0
0
Completed Projects
0
0
Completed Projects
0+
0+
Client Partnerships
0+
0+
Client Partnerships
0+
0+
Client Partnerships
Call Today :
Call Today :
Call Today :
Email :
info@michaelakins.com
Email :
info@michaelakins.com
Email :
info@michaelakins.com
Featured Projects
A selection of work that reflects my approach to design—where strategy meets creativity to solve real problems, elevate brands, and create meaningful user experiences.
UI/UX Design
Regional Insurance: Redesigning a Mobile Health Plan Experience
Led the visual redesign and prototyping of a large-scale insurance mobile app. The updated experience boosted member satisfaction, reduced support calls, and enabled faster access to health plan tools across 15+ plan types.
Brand & Graphic Design
Guitarocracy: Branding a Digital Guitar Experience
Designed a bold, modern logo for the Guitarocracy software suite—built to stand out in the digital music landscape and integrate seamlessly into the product UI.
Brand & Graphic Design
Books Are Fun: Designing Excitement Around Reading
I designed a cohesive visual campaign to promote Books Are Fun’s Fall 2025 “Book Blast” program—highlighting top children’s books by grade level through social ads and a dedicated landing page. The campaign aimed to generate early interest from educators and families, sparking excitement and increasing event signups.
Brand & Graphic Design
Experian: Clear Profile Campaign for Lead Generation & Brand Awareness
Led visual design for a high-impact campaign promoting Experian’s Clear Profile tool. Designed assets across digital, print, and web to increase product adoption and brand trust in the alternative financial services space.
Results, Backed by Real Feedback
Feedback from clients, teams, and colleagues I’ve partnered with—across both freelance projects and full-time roles—highlights the value of collaborative, purpose-driven design.
Michael brought clarity and structure to our design system work—while being collaborative, patient, and expert every step of the way.
Lauren Valko
Senior Content Strategist
Michael brought clarity and structure to our design system work—while being collaborative, patient, and expert every step of the way.
Lauren Valko
Senior Content Strategist
Michael brought clarity and structure to our design system work—while being collaborative, patient, and expert every step of the way.
Lauren Valko
Senior Content Strategist
Michael brings polish, purpose, and collaboration to every project—his design work always delivers thoughtful, high-quality results.
Ben Branham
Director of UX
Michael brings polish, purpose, and collaboration to every project—his design work always delivers thoughtful, high-quality results.
Ben Branham
Director of UX
Michael brings polish, purpose, and collaboration to every project—his design work always delivers thoughtful, high-quality results.
Ben Branham
Director of UX
I’ve worked with 50+ happy clients
0%
0%
Satisfaction Rate
My work helped clients grow their revenue by 200%
0%
0%
Growth
Michael blends craft, communication, and tech-savvy skill—always focused on creating thoughtful, effective work clients can trust.
Thomas Pursifull
CRM & Web Systems Admin
Michael blends craft, communication, and tech-savvy skill—always focused on creating thoughtful, effective work clients can trust.
Thomas Pursifull
CRM & Web Systems Admin
Michael blends craft, communication, and tech-savvy skill—always focused on creating thoughtful, effective work clients can trust.
Thomas Pursifull
CRM & Web Systems Admin
Michael is innovative, dedicated, and always learning—his creative process delivers branding work clients love and teams trust.
Deb Sutton
Senior Media Consultant
Michael is innovative, dedicated, and always learning—his creative process delivers branding work clients love and teams trust.
Deb Sutton
Senior Media Consultant
Michael is innovative, dedicated, and always learning—his creative process delivers branding work clients love and teams trust.
Deb Sutton
Senior Media Consultant
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions from teams, clients, and collaborators I’ve partnered with. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Just reach out—I’d be glad to connect.
1.
What kind of design work do you offer?
2.
Do you work with in-house teams or agencies?
3.
Can you support or build a design system?
4.
Do you use AI tools in your design process?
5.
How does your design process work?
6.
How long does a typical project take?
7.
How do we get started?
8.
How do you handle feedback or design critiques?
1.
What kind of design work do you offer?
2.
Do you work with in-house teams or agencies?
3.
Can you support or build a design system?
4.
Do you use AI tools in your design process?
5.
How does your design process work?
6.
How long does a typical project take?
7.
How do we get started?
8.
How do you handle feedback or design critiques?
1.
What kind of design work do you offer?
2.
Do you work with in-house teams or agencies?
3.
Can you support or build a design system?
4.
Do you use AI tools in your design process?
5.
How does your design process work?
6.
How long does a typical project take?
7.
How do we get started?
8.
How do you handle feedback or design critiques?
Hi
Hi
Hi
Let's work together
Let’s build something impactful together—whether it’s your brand, your website, or your next big idea.