Art Direction
Branding
Strategy
Web Design
Engineering Medical Devices That
Improve Patient
Care.
About Me
I'm a Biomedical Engineering student at UC Irvine passionate about developing innovative medical technologies that improve patient care.
I enjoy combining technical knowledge with thoughtful problem solving to tackle challenges and turn ideas into practical solutions.
Through internships and research, I've supported product development, design verification, risk management, and mechanical design for cardiovascular, neurovascular, and diagnostic technologies. I'm excited to continue building innovative technology and learning from cross-functional teams to improve patient care!
I'm a Biomedical Engineering student at UC Irvine passionate about developing innovative medical technologies that improve patient care.
I enjoy combining technical knowledge with thoughtful problem solving to tackle challenges and turn ideas into practical solutions.
Through internships and research, I've supported product development, design verification, risk management, and mechanical design for cardiovascular, neurovascular, and diagnostic technologies. I'm excited to continue building innovative technology and learning from cross-functional teams to improve patient care!
Experience
Experience
Associate Engineer
Associate Engineer
Associate Engineer
Design Quality Assurance Intern
Design Quality Assurance Intern
Experience & Projects
Experience & Projects
Selected engineering work across industry, research, and projects
Role: Design Quality Intern- Vascular
Therapies
Skills: Risk Management Documentation, Test
Method Development, V&V
Quick Skin Preparation Electrode Device
Role: Design V&V Lead
Skills: Solidworks, Arduino, Medical Device
Development
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Boston Scientific- Intern
SKDLA- Associate Engineer
Role: V&V Lead
Purpose: Designed and validated automated
electrode skin preparation device for newborn
hearing test
Skills: Solidworks, Arduino, Device Development
Outcome: 35% faster setup time with reduced
skin impedence
Role: Design Quality Intern- Vascular
Therapies
Purpose: Supported pre-launch initiatives for a
next-generation thrombectomy device and test
method development and validation for two
acquired product lines.
Skills: Risk Management Documentation, Test
Method Development, V&V
Outcome: Aligned next-generation device risk
documentation for product launch, Improved test
method reliability and standardization
Role: Associate Engineer
Purpose: Led digital workflow optimization,
process development, and new product
introduction for custom dental devices.
Skills: Process Optimization, New Product
Development, 3D Printing
Outcome: Increased production capacity,
reduced turnaround time, and improved remake
rates.
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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
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
Testimonial© - Reviews
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
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
Awards
(3)
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.
27x
Awwwards
14x
FWA
09x
CSSDA
08x
Dribbble
Clients
(3)
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$99
/Month
Starter Plan
Perfect for small launches and personal sites that need a fast online presence.
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
$299
/Month
Growth Plan
Designed for growing brands that need flexibility and CMS support.
Up to 5 pages
Framer CMS-powered sections
Component-based structure
Motion design & transitions
Clean UX-focused layout
Device-optimized responsiveness
Style guide system
Email capture / integrations
$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
Custom-built components
Framer CMS training
Launch support + QA
Performance optimization
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