Hi, I’m Akili !
I’m a Brand & Web Designer specialising in thoughtful brand identities, websites, and designs for purpose-driven brands and non-profits. With a background in UI/UX, I combine strategic planning and design to help brands communicate effectively, build trust and grow their impact.
If you’re striving for positive change and want a design that aligns with your values, you’re in the right place!
I’m a Brand & Web Designer specialising in thoughtful brand identities, websites, and designs for purpose-driven brands and non-profits. With a background in UI/UX, I combine strategic planning and design to help brands communicate effectively, build trust and grow their impact.
If you’re striving for positive change and want a design that aligns with your values, you’re in the right place!
~ Location:
~ Location:
Nice, Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, London
Seoul, Tokyo, Rio, London
~ Hobbies:
~ Hobbies:
Visiting galleries + Learning languages (Français & 한국어)
Visiting galleries + Learning languages (Français & 한국어)
Hi, I’m Akili !
I’m a Brand & Web Designer specialising in thoughtful brand identities, websites, and designs for purpose-driven brands and non-profits. With a background in UI/UX, I combine strategic planning and design to help brands communicate effectively, build trust and grow their impact.
If you’re striving for positive change and want a design that aligns with your values, you’re in the right place!
~ Location:
Seoul, Tokyo, Rio, London
~ Hobbies:
Visiting galleries + Learning languages (Français & 한국어)
brand strategy
ui/ux design
illustration
workshops
branding
Aa
brand strategy
ui/ux design
illustration
workshops
branding
Aa
Clients:
Clients:
Clients:
WATBD?
WATBD?
WATBD?
Brand needs a little refresh?
Brand needs
a little refresh?
Every project is built with purpose, clarity and a focus on measurable results (not just pretty pixels).
Whether you’re building brand from scratch or refining what you already have, these packages combine brand strategy and thoughtful design to build trust, stand out and create real impact.
Every project is built with purpose, clarity and a focus on measurable results (not just pretty pixels).
Whether you’re building brand from scratch or refining what you already have, these packages combine brand strategy and thoughtful design to build trust, stand out and create real impact.
TIMELINE: < 4 weeks
Starter pack
Starter pack
Starter pack
For brands getting started, or ready for a clear, confident refresh.
This small-but-mighty package gives you everything you need to launch with confidence and start making your mark.
Just getting started or working with a smaller budget? No problem! This small but mighty package gives you everything you need to launch with confidence and start making your mark.
What's included:
What's included:
What's included:
Brand Identity
One-page Website / Landing page
Social Media Templates
Brand Style Guide Sheet
Timeline: < 6 weeks
COMPLETE KIT
COMPLETE KIT
COMPLETE KIT
A full brand strategy, identity, and website, built to grow with you.
This is a strategy-first brand and
web experience designed to create a clear, impactful and long-lasting impression from day one.
A full brand strategy, identity, and website, built to grow with you.
This is a strategy-first brand and
web experience designed to create a clear, impactful and long-lasting impression from day one.
What's included:
What's included:
What's included:
Brand Strategy
Brand Identity
Website
SEO + Copywriting (Optional)
Social Media Templates
Brand Guidelines Deck
Timeline: 1 week
wEB in a week
wEB in a week
wEB in a week
For brands that already have an identity and need a website - fast!
If your brand is solid but your website doesn’t reflect it yet, this package delivers a polished website in just one week.
Just getting started or working with a smaller budget? No problem! This small but mighty package gives you everything you need to launch with confidence and start making your mark.
For brands that already have an identity and need a website - fast!
If your brand is solid but your website doesn’t reflect it yet, this package delivers
a polished website in just one week.
What's included:
What's included:
What's included:
Website
SEO + Copywriting (Optional)
1x Business Card DESIGN
OK nice, but what's
the process like?
OK nice, but what's the process like?
OK nice, but what's
the process like?
This is a collaborative process to ensure that you are supported and heard at every phase of the project.
You bring your vision and I’ll bring the structure, strategy, and design expertise to make your brand and website come to life!
You'll also get your own Notion portal where you can track progress, share feedback, access templates, guidelines, tutorials and much more!
This is a collaborative process to ensure that you are supported and heard at every phase of the project. You bring your vision and I’ll bring the structure, strategy, and design expertise to make your brand and website come to life!
You'll also get your own Notion portal where you can track progress, share feedback, access templates, guidelines, tutorials and much more!
This is a collaborative process to ensure that you are supported and heard at every phase of the project. You bring your vision and I’ll bring the structure, strategy, and design expertise to make your brand and website come to life!
You'll also get your own Notion portal where you can track progress, share feedback, access templates, guidelines, tutorials and much more!
Project timeline example:
Phase 0: onboarding
Brand & Web Questionnaire
Client Portal Onboarding
Project Kick-Off Meeting
Phase 1: Brand stategy & Identity
Phase 1: Brand Identity
Brand Strategy Workshop
Moodboards
Visual Identity Designs
Social Media Templates
Brand Guidelines
Phase 2: Website design & BUILD
Phase 2: Website bUILD
Web Strategy Workshop
Wireframes
Website & SEO Copy
Website Build + Launch
14 day post-launch support
Some kind words, from some kind clients…
Some kind words, from some kind clients…
Some kind words, from
some kind clients…
Akili led the design process with creativity, patience, and a keen eye for detail. We couldn’t have asked for a more skilled, thoughtful, or generous designer. Her contribution has made a lasting difference we’re incredibly grateful. Thanks to her expertise, our new brand communicates clarity, warmth, and trust making it easier for people to find and engage with our services.
Akili led the design process with creativity, patience, and a keen eye for detail. We couldn’t have asked for a more skilled, thoughtful, or generous designer. Her contribution has made a lasting difference we’re incredibly grateful. Thanks to her expertise, our new brand communicates clarity, warmth, and trust making it easier for people to find and engage with our services.
Akili led the design process with creativity, patience, and a keen eye for detail. We couldn’t have asked for a more skilled, thoughtful, or generous designer. Her contribution has made a lasting difference we’re incredibly grateful. Thanks to her expertise, our new brand communicates clarity, warmth, and trust making it easier for people to find and engage with our services.
Debbie, Chief Executive OF scm
Debbie, CEO
Thank you for sharing your talents, we are so happy with our branding - it is exactly how we envisioned it. The journey was so smooth and it was so exciting to see the brand come to life in our meetings. You are a big part of the team!
Absolute lovely stuff!
Thank you for sharing your talents, we are so happy with our branding - it is exactly how we envisioned it. The journey was so smooth and it was so exciting to see the brand come to life in our meetings. You are a big part of the team!
Absolute lovely stuff!
Thank you for sharing your talents, we are so happy with our branding - it is exactly how we envisioned it. The journey was so smooth and it was so exciting to see the brand come to life in our meetings. You are a big part of the team!
Absolute lovely stuff!
jamie, co-founder of inner
jamie, co-founder
OK, I'm in - let's do this!
Surrey Counselling
& Mediation (client)
Surrey Counselling
& Mediation (client)
Surrey Counselling
& Mediation (client)
Formerly Relate Mid & East Surrey) is a local, independent charity offering affordable, high-quality counselling for individuals, couples, families and young people.
Formerly Relate Mid & East Surrey) is a local, independent charity offering affordable, high-quality counselling for individuals, couples, families and young people.
~ Role: Brand Designer
~ Role: Brand Designer
~ Team:
~ Team:
Chief Executive, Relationship Counsellor
Chief Executive, Relationship Counsellor
Since 1951, SCM has been a welcoming space for people seeking relationship support. This rebrand preserves that heritage while giving the counselling charity a modern and trustworthy identity that reflects their new expanded range of services.
Since 1951, SCM has been a welcoming space for people seeking relationship support. This rebrand preserves that heritage while giving the counselling charity a modern and trustworthy identity that reflects their new expanded range of services.
Since 1951, SCM has been a welcoming space for people seeking relationship support. This rebrand preserves that heritage while giving the counselling charity a modern and trustworthy identity that reflects their new expanded range of services.
🛠️ Tools : Figma • Photoshop • Illustrator
🛠️ Tools : Procreate • Photoshop • Illustrator
🛠️ Tools : Figma • Photoshop • Illustrator
View SCM case study
WEBsite
newsletter
WEBsite
white paper
WEBsite
newsletter
white paper
WEBsite
newsletter
WEBsite
white paper
WEBsite
newsletter
white paper
Literal Humans (work)
Literal Humans (work)
Literal Humans (work)
A certified B Corp growth strategy partner and marketing agency for B2B SaaS, tech-for-good startups, and nonprofits.
A certified B Corp growth strategy partner and marketing agency for B2B SaaS, tech-for-good startups, and nonprofits.
~ Role: Digital Designer
~ Role: Digital Designer
~ Team:
~ Team:
Senior Designer, Content Strategists, Operations Lead
Senior Designer, Content Strategists, Operations Lead
Led and collaborated with the Senior Designer to rebrand visual identities and websites for clients, enhancing their online brand presence. Conducted UX audits on landing pages, refining both design and site architecture to create a more seamless user experience. Developed low and high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and style guides for smooth developer handovers when building sites and ensuring high-quality execution through design quality assurance.
Also worked closely with content strategists to create digital assets for blogs, newsletters, and social media campaigns. Designed white papers, including infographics and visual elements to improve readability and engagement.
Led and collaborated with the Senior Designer to rebrand visual identities and websites for clients, enhancing their online brand presence. Conducted UX audits on landing pages, refining both design and site architecture to create a more seamless user experience. Developed low and high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and style guides for smooth developer handovers when building sites and ensuring high-quality execution through design quality assurance.
Also worked closely with content strategists to create digital assets for blogs, newsletters, and social media campaigns. Designed white papers, including infographics and visual elements to improve readability and engagement.
Led and collaborated with the Senior Designer to rebrand visual identities and websites for clients, enhancing their online brand presence. Conducted UX audits on landing pages, refining both design and site architecture to create a more seamless user experience. Developed low and high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and style guides for smooth developer handovers when building sites and ensuring high-quality execution through design quality assurance.
Also worked closely with content strategists to create digital assets for blogs, newsletters, and social media campaigns. Designed white papers, including infographics and visual elements to improve readability and engagement.
🛠️ Tools : Figma • Wordpress • Shopify • Framer • InDesign • Illustrator
🛠️ Tools : Procreate • Photoshop • Illustrator
🛠️ Tools : Figma • Wordpress • Shopify • Framer • InDesign • Illustrator
flyer + deck DESIGNS
Amazing work loading
UI/UX Design
User Research
Brand Identity
UX Workshops
design systems
deck design
Say It Good Studio
x Spotify (work)
Say It Good Studio x Spotify (work)
Say It Good Studio
x Spotify (work)
A strategic communications and experience design studio partnered with impact-driven Spotify R&D and Spotify Design to amplify, engage and grow change-making solutions.
A strategic communications and experience design studio partnered with impact-driven Spotify R&D and Spotify Design to amplify, engage and grow change-making solutions.
~ Role: UI/UX Designer
~ Role: UI/UX Designer
~ Team:
~ Team:
Graphic Designer, Content Strategists,
Product Manager Managers, Head of Operations
Graphic Designer, Content Strategists,
Product Manager Managers, Head of Operations
Partnered with content strategists to improve accessibility and design for resources, onboarding materials, templates, and event information for Spotify’s Product, Tech, and Design teams. Redesigned toolkit websites and newsletters, resulting in increased return visitor rates, improved email engagement (open and click-through rates), and higher event sign-ups.
Also conducted in-depth user interviews, website audits, usability tests, and UX workshops to identify and resolve critical usability challenges. The resulting uplift in user experience significantly boosted overall user satisfaction and engagement.
Partnered with content strategists to improve accessibility and design for resources, onboarding materials, templates, and event information for Spotify’s Product, Tech, and Design teams. Redesigned toolkit websites and newsletters, resulting in increased return visitor rates, improved email engagement (open and click-through rates), and higher event sign-ups.
Also conducted in-depth user interviews, website audits, usability tests, and UX workshops to identify and resolve critical usability challenges. The resulting uplift in user experience significantly boosted overall user satisfaction and engagement.
Partnered with content strategists to improve accessibility and design for resources, onboarding materials, templates, and event information for Spotify’s Product, Tech, and Design teams. Redesigned toolkit websites and newsletters, resulting in increased return visitor rates, improved email engagement (open and click-through rates), and higher event sign-ups.
Also conducted in-depth user interviews, website audits, usability tests, and UX workshops to identify and resolve critical usability challenges. The resulting uplift in user experience significantly boosted overall user satisfaction and engagement.
🛠️ Tools : Figma • Google Sites • Google Slides • Poppulo • FigJam
🛠️ Tools :
🛠️ Tools : Figma • Google Sites • Google Slides • Poppulo • FigJam
Figma • FigJam • Google Sites • Google Slides • Poppulo
Sorry, I signed an NDA 🥲
Product Design
User Research
App Design
Brand Identity
Prototyping
Usability Tests
Bodily (case study)
Bodily (case study)
Bodily (case study)
A conceptual brand and SaaS app dedicated to helping women gain weight healthily and happily.
A conceptual brand and SaaS app dedicated to helping women gain weight healthily and happily.
~ Role: Product & Brand Designer
~ Role: Product & Brand Designer
Led the entire product design lifecycle, from initial concept to final implementation, integrating design, motion, user research, and business strategy to push creative boundaries.
Led user research by creating surveys, conducting interviews, and developing customer personas, user journeys, and usability tests. Designed a vibrant, cohesive brand identity and a structured design system, ensuring consistency across the app’s UI/UX. Also curated a business model, goals, and conducted a SWOT analysis of competitors to establish a solid market position.
Led the entire product design lifecycle, from initial concept to final implementation, integrating design, motion, user research, and business strategy to push creative boundaries.
Led user research by creating surveys, conducting interviews, and developing customer personas, user journeys, and usability tests. Designed a vibrant, cohesive brand identity and a structured design system, ensuring consistency across the app’s UI/UX. Also curated a business model, goals, and conducted a SWOT analysis of competitors to establish a solid market position.
Led the entire product design lifecycle, from initial concept to final implementation, integrating design, motion, user research, and business strategy to push creative boundaries.
Led user research by creating surveys, conducting interviews, and developing customer personas, user journeys, and usability tests. Designed a vibrant, cohesive brand identity and a structured design system, ensuring consistency across the app’s UI/UX. Also curated a business model, goals, and conducted a SWOT analysis of competitors to establish a solid market position.
Figma • Illustrator • Photoshop • After Effects • Maze
🛠️ Tools : Figma • After Effects • Maze • Illustrator • Photoshop
🛠️ Tools :
🛠️ Tools : Figma • After Effects • Maze • Illustrator • Photoshop
View Bodily case study
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Banana Pancakes
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Sweet Chilli Fries
40mins 615 Kcal
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25mins 215 Kcal
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40mins 565 Kcal
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Brand Identity
Illustration
Visual Assets
Social Media
Social Media
marketing
Where are the Black Designers? (client)
Where are the Black Designers? (client)
Where are the Black Designers?( freelance )
A volunteer-run, nonprofit design advocacy organisation which exists to heal, support, amplify, and make space for Black creativity.
A volunteer-run, nonprofit design advocacy organisation which exists to heal, support, amplify, and make space for Black creativity.
~ Role: Brand Designer & Illustrator
~ Role: Brand Designer & Illustrator
~ Team:
~ Team:
Co-founder & Lead, Co-founder & Treasurer,
Programme Director& Co-Curator, Co-Tech Director & Design Support, Design Support
Co-founder & Lead, Co-founder & Treasurer, Programme Director& Co-Curator, Co-Tech Director & Design Support, Design Support
Co-founder & Lead, Co-founder & Treasurer,
Programme Director& Co-Curator, Co-Tech Director & Design Support
Designed and developed the visual identity for Where are the Black Designers? 2021: Designing and Organising for Black Liberation - a free, accessible two-day virtual conference featuring 30+ speakers on topics around Black creativity, space-making, and future-building.
The branding extended across the event’s Zoom conference, website, social media, and press marketing campaigns, ensuring a cohesive and impactful visual presence that amplified the conference’s mission.
Designed and developed the visual identity for Where are the Black Designers? 2021: Designing and Organising for Black Liberation - a free, accessible two-day virtual conference featuring 30+ speakers on topics around Black creativity, space-making, and future-building.
The branding extended across the event’s Zoom conference, website, social media, and press marketing campaigns, ensuring a cohesive and impactful visual presence that amplified the conference’s mission.
Designed and developed the visual identity for Where are the Black Designers? 2021: Designing and Organising for Black Liberation - a free, accessible two-day virtual conference featuring 30+ speakers on topics around Black creativity, space-making, and future-building.
The branding extended across the event’s Zoom conference, website, social media, and press marketing campaigns, ensuring a cohesive and impactful visual presence that amplified the conference’s mission.
🛠️ Tools : Procreate • Photoshop • Illustrator
🛠️ Tools : Procreate • Photoshop • Illustrator
🛠️ Tools : Procreate • Photoshop • Illustrator
View WATBD? case study
Want to work
together?
Want to work
together?
Want to work
together?
◡̈
◡̈
a pretty accurate representation of
how happy you'll be if you do
"Let's take it from the top!"
Hi, I’m Akili !
I’m a Brand & Web Designer specialising in thoughtful brand identities, websites, and designs for purpose-driven brands and non-profits. With a background in UI/UX, I combine strategic planning and design to help brands communicate effectively, build trust and grow their impact.
If you’re striving for positive change and want a design that aligns with your values, you’re in the right place!
~ Location:
Nice, Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, London
~ Hobbies:
Visiting galleries + Learning languages (Français & 한국어)
brand strategy
ui/ux design
illustration
workshops
branding
Aa
Clients:
WATBD?
Brand needs a little refresh?
Whether you’re building brand from scratch or refining what you already have, these packages combine brand strategy
and thoughtful design so that your brand can create real impact (and look good)!
TIMELINE: < 4 weeks
Starter pack
For brands getting started, or ready for a clear, confident refresh.
This small-but-mighty package gives you everything you need to launch with confidence and start making your mark.
What's included:
Brand Identity
One-page Website / Landing page
Social Media Templates
Brand Style Guide Sheet
Get started
Timeline: < 6 weeks
COMPLETE KIT
A full brand strategy, identity, and website, built to grow with you.
This is a strategy-first brand and
web experience designed to create a clear, impactful and long-lasting impression from day one.
What's included:
Brand Strategy
Brand Identity
Website
SEO + Copywriting (Optional)
Social Media Templates
Brand Guidelines Deck
Get started
Timeline: 1 week
wEB in a week
For brands that already have an identity and need a website - fast!
If your brand is solid but your website doesn’t reflect it yet, this package delivers a polished website in just one week.
What's included:
Website
SEO + Copywriting (Optional)
Get started
OK nice, but what's
the process like?
This is a collaborative process to ensure that you are supported and heard at every phase of the project.
You bring your vision and I’ll bring the structure, strategy, and design expertise to make your brand and website come to life!
You'll also get your own Notion portal where you can track progress, share feedback, access templates, guidelines, tutorials and much more!
Project timeline example:
Phase 0: onboarding
Brand & Web Questionnaire
Client Portal Onboarding
Project Kick-Off Meeting
Phase 1: Brand stategy & Identity
Brand Strategy Workshop
Moodboards
Visual Identity Designs
Social Media Templates
Brand Guidelines
Phase 2: Website design & BUILD
Web Strategy Workshop
Wireframes
Website & SEO Copy
Website Build + Launch
14 day post-launch support
Some kind words, from some kind clients…
Akili led the design process with creativity, patience, and a keen eye for detail. We couldn’t have asked for a more skilled, thoughtful, or generous designer. Her contribution has made a lasting difference we’re incredibly grateful. Thanks to her expertise, our new brand communicates clarity, warmth, and trust making it easier for people to find and engage with our services.
Debbie, Chief Executive OF scm
Thank you for sharing your talents, we are so happy with our branding - it is exactly how we envisioned it. The journey was so smooth and it was so exciting to see the brand come to life in our meetings. You are a big part of the team!
Absolute lovely stuff!
jamie, co-founder of inner
OK, I'm in - let's do this!
Surrey Counselling
& Mediation (client)
Formerly Relate Mid & East Surrey) is a local, independent charity offering affordable, high-quality counselling for individuals, couples, families and young people.
~ Role: Brand Designer
~ Team:
Chief Executive, Relationship Counsellor
Since 1951, SCM has been a welcoming space for people seeking relationship support. This rebrand preserves that heritage while giving the counselling charity a modern and trustworthy identity that reflects their new expanded range of services.
🛠️ Tools : Figma • Photoshop • Illustrator
View SCM case study
WEBsite
newsletter
WEBsite
white paper
WEBsite
newsletter
white paper
Literal Humans (work)
A certified B Corp growth strategy partner and marketing agency for B2B SaaS, tech-for-good startups, and nonprofits.
~ Role: Digital Designer
~ Team:
Senior Designer, Content Strategists, Operations Lead
Led and collaborated with the Senior Designer to rebrand visual identities and websites for clients, enhancing their online brand presence. Conducted UX audits on landing pages, refining both design and site architecture to create a more seamless user experience. Developed low and high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and style guides for smooth developer handovers when building sites and ensuring high-quality execution through design quality assurance.
Also worked closely with content strategists to create digital assets for blogs, newsletters, and social media campaigns. Designed white papers, including infographics and visual elements to improve readability and engagement.
🛠️ Tools : Figma • Wordpress • Shopify • Framer • InDesign • Illustrator
flyer + deck DESIGNS
Amazing work loading
UI/UX Design
User Research
Brand Identity
UX Workshops
design systems
deck design
Say It Good Studio
x Spotify (work)
A strategic communications and experience design studio partnered with impact-driven Spotify R&D and Spotify Design to amplify, engage and grow change-making solutions.
~ Role: UI/UX Designer
~ Team:
Graphic Designer, Content Strategists,
Product Manager Managers, Head of Operations
Partnered with content strategists to enhance accessibility to vital resources, onboarding materials, templates, and event information for Spotify’s Product, Tech, and Design teams. Redesigned toolkit websites and newsletters, resulting in increased return visitor rates, improved email engagement (open and click-through rates), and higher event sign-ups.
Also conducted in-depth user interviews, website audits, usability tests, and UX workshops to identify and resolve critical usability challenges. The resulting uplift in user experience significantly boosted overall user satisfaction and engagement.
🛠️ Tools : Figma • Google Sites • Google Slides • Poppulo • FigJam
Figma • FigJam • Google Sites • Google Slides • Poppulo
Sorry, I signed an NDA 🥲
Product Design
User Research
App Design
Brand Identity
Prototyping
Usability Tests
Bodily (case study)
A conceptual brand and SaaS app dedicated to helping women gain weight healthily and happily.
~ Role: Product & Brand Designer
Led the entire product design lifecycle, from initial concept to final implementation, integrating design, motion, user research, and business strategy to push creative boundaries.
Led user research by creating surveys, conducting interviews, and developing customer personas, user journeys, and usability tests. Designed a vibrant, cohesive brand identity and a structured design system, ensuring consistency across the app’s UI/UX. Also curated a business model, goals, and conducted a SWOT analysis of competitors to establish a solid market position.
Figma • Illustrator • Photoshop • After Effects • Maze
🛠️ Tools : Figma • After Effects • Maze • Illustrator • Photoshop
View Bodily case study
Gain Friends!
Attend fun and friendly Bodily events such as our cooking or gym classes where you can connect with other users whilst learning new skills!
Get Started!
Events this week
Meals of the week
Recipes: Cakes
23 Kentish Town Highlane
Banana Pancakes
15mins 325 Kcal
Bodily
Tip: Swap to wholemeal seeded bread for extra nutrients and calories!
Sweet Chilli Fries
40mins 615 Kcal
V
Ve
Mon 5 Jan
18:30 - 19:30
Thur 8 Jan
18:30 - 19:30
Strength: Quad & Legs
54 Shadwell Road, OpenGym
January 2021
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Banana Pancakes
15mins 325 Kcal
Creamy Pasta
20mins 485 Kcal
Popular Recipes
Search Recipes
Recipes
Salt & Pepper Squid & Brocolli
25mins 215 Kcal
Banana Pancakes
15mins 325 Kcal
Ve
Creamy Pasta
20mins 485 Kcal
Seafood Udon Soup
40mins 565 Kcal
V
Next
Learn how to make delicious high-calorie and healthy snacks, meals and desserts with our easy-to-follow recipes!
Skip for now
Gain Weight!
Brand Identity
Illustration
Visual Assets
Social Media
marketing
Where are the Black Designers? (client)
A volunteer-run, nonprofit design advocacy organisation which exists to heal, support, amplify, and make space for Black creativity.
~ Role: Brand Designer & Illustrator
~ Team:
Co-founder & Lead, Co-founder & Treasurer,
Programme Director& Co-Curator, Co-Tech Director & Design Support, Design Support
Designed and developed the visual identity for Where are the Black Designers? 2021: Designing and Organising for Black Liberation - a free, accessible two-day virtual conference featuring 30+ speakers on topics around Black creativity, space-making, and future-building.
The branding extended across the event’s Zoom conference, website, social media, and press marketing campaigns, ensuring a cohesive and impactful visual presence that amplified the conference’s mission.
🛠️ Tools : Procreate • Photoshop • Illustrator
View WATBD? case study
◡̈
a pretty accurate representation of
how happy you'll be if you do
"Let's take it from the top!"
Hi, I’m Akili !
I’m a Brand & Web Designer specialising in thoughtful brand identities, websites, and designs for purpose-driven brands and non-profits. With a background in UI/UX, I combine strategic planning and design to help brands communicate effectively, build trust and grow their impact.
If you’re striving for positive change and want a design that aligns with your values, you’re in the right place!
~ Location:
Nice, Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, London
~ Hobbies:
Visiting galleries + Learning languages (Français & 한국어)
brand strategy
ui/ux design
illustration
workshops
branding
Aa
Clients:
WATBD?
Brand needs a little refresh?
Every project is built with purpose, clarity and a focus on measurable results (not just pretty pixels).
Whether you’re building brand from scratch or refining what you already have, these packages combine brand strategy and thoughtful design to build trust, stand out and create real impact.
TIMELINE: < 4 weeks
Starter pack
For brands getting started, or ready for a clear, confident refresh.
This small-but-mighty package gives you everything you need to launch with confidence and start making your mark.
What's included:
Brand Identity
One-page Website / Landing page
Social Media Templates
Brand Style Guide Sheet
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Timeline: 5-8 weeks
COMPLETE KIT
A full brand strategy, identity, and website, built to grow with you.
This is a strategy-first brand and
web experience designed to create a clear, impactful and long-lasting impression from day one.
What's included:
Brand Strategy
Brand Identity
Website
SEO + Copywriting (Optional)
Social Media Templates
Brand Guidelines Deck
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Timeline: 1 week
wEB in a week
For brands that already have an identity and need a website - fast!
If your brand is solid but your website doesn’t reflect it yet, this package delivers a polished website in just one week.
What's included:
Website
SEO + Copywriting (Optional)
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OK nice, but what's
the process like?
This is a collaborative process to ensure that you are supported and heard at every phase of the project.
You bring your vision and I’ll bring the structure, strategy, and design expertise to make your brand and website come to life!
You'll also get your own Notion portal where you can track progress, share feedback, access templates, guidelines, tutorials and much more!
Project timeline example:
Phase 0: onboarding
Brand & Web Questionnaire
Client Portal Onboarding
Project Kick-Off Meeting
Phase 1: Brand stategy & Identity
Brand Strategy Workshop
Moodboards
Visual Identity Designs
Social Media Templates
Brand Guidelines
Phase 2: Website design & BUILD
Web Strategy Workshop
Wireframes
Website & SEO Copy
Website Build + Launch
14 day post-launch support
Some kind words, from some kind clients…
Akili led the design process with creativity, patience, and a keen eye for detail. We couldn’t have asked for a more skilled, thoughtful, or generous designer. Her contribution has made a lasting difference we’re incredibly grateful. Thanks to her expertise, our new brand communicates clarity, warmth, and trust making it easier for people to find and engage with our services.
Debbie, Chief Executive OF scm
Thank you for sharing your talents, we are so happy with our branding - it is exactly how we envisioned it. The journey was so smooth and it was so exciting to see the brand come to life in our meetings. You are a big part of the team!
Absolute lovely stuff!
jamie, co-founder of inner
OK, I'm in - let's do this!
Surrey Counselling
& Mediation (client)
Formerly Relate Mid & East Surrey) is a local, independent charity offering affordable, high-quality counselling for individuals, couples, families and young people.
~ Role: Brand Designer
~ Team:
Chief Executive, Relationship Counsellor
Since 1951, SCM has been a welcoming space for people seeking relationship support. This rebrand preserves that heritage while giving the counselling charity a modern and trustworthy identity that reflects their new expanded range of services.
🛠️ Tools : Figma • Photoshop • Illustrator
View SCM case study
WEBsite
newsletter
WEBsite
white paper
WEBsite
newsletter
white paper
Literal Humans (work)
A certified B Corp growth strategy partner and marketing agency for B2B SaaS, tech-for-good startups, and nonprofits.
~ Role: Digital Designer
~ Team:
Senior Designer, Content Strategists, Operations Lead
Led and collaborated with the Senior Designer to rebrand visual identities and websites for clients, enhancing their online brand presence. Conducted UX audits on landing pages, refining both design and site architecture to create a more seamless user experience. Developed low and high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and style guides for smooth developer handovers when building sites and ensuring high-quality execution through design quality assurance.
Also worked closely with content strategists to create digital assets for blogs, newsletters, and social media campaigns. Designed white papers, including infographics and visual elements to improve readability and engagement.
🛠️ Tools : Figma • Wordpress • Shopify • Framer • InDesign • Illustrator
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UI/UX Design
User Research
Brand Identity
UX Workshops
design systems
deck design
Say It Good Studio
x Spotify (work)
A strategic communications and experience design studio partnered with impact-driven Spotify R&D and Spotify Design to amplify, engage and grow change-making solutions.
~ Role: UI/UX Designer
~ Team:
Graphic Designer, Content Strategists,
Product Manager Managers, Head of Operations
Partnered with content strategists to improve accessibility and design for resources, onboarding materials, templates, and event information for Spotify’s Product, Tech, and Design teams. Redesigned toolkit websites and newsletters, resulting in increased return visitor rates, improved email engagement (open and click-through rates), and higher event sign-ups.
Also conducted in-depth user interviews, website audits, usability tests, and UX workshops to identify and resolve critical usability challenges. The resulting uplift in user experience significantly boosted overall user satisfaction and engagement.
🛠️ Tools : Figma • Google Sites • Google Slides • Poppulo • FigJam
Figma • FigJam • Google Sites • Google Slides • Poppulo
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Product Design
User Research
App Design
Brand Identity
Prototyping
Usability Tests
Bodily (case study)
A conceptual brand and SaaS app dedicated to helping women gain weight healthily and happily.
~ Role: Product & Brand Designer
Led the entire product design lifecycle, from initial concept to final implementation, integrating design, motion, user research, and business strategy to push creative boundaries.
Led user research by creating surveys, conducting interviews, and developing customer personas, user journeys, and usability tests. Designed a vibrant, cohesive brand identity and a structured design system, ensuring consistency across the app’s UI/UX. Also curated a business model, goals, and conducted a SWOT analysis of competitors to establish a solid market position.
Figma • Illustrator • Photoshop • After Effects • Maze
🛠️ Tools : Figma • After Effects • Maze • Illustrator • Photoshop
View Bodily case study
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Where are the Black Designers? (client)
A volunteer-run, nonprofit design advocacy organisation which exists to heal, support, amplify, and make space for Black creativity.
~ Role: Brand Designer & Illustrator
~ Team:
Co-founder & Lead, Co-founder & Treasurer,
Programme Director& Co-Curator, Co-Tech Director & Design Support, Design Support
Designed and developed the visual identity for Where are the Black Designers? 2021: Designing and Organising for Black Liberation - a free, accessible two-day virtual conference featuring 30+ speakers on topics around Black creativity, space-making, and future-building.
The branding extended across the event’s Zoom conference, website, social media, and press marketing campaigns, ensuring a cohesive and impactful visual presence that amplified the conference’s mission.
🛠️ Tools : Procreate • Photoshop • Illustrator
View WATBD? case study
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