Hi
Hi
Michael Akins
Product
designer
Creating intuitive, accessible digital products through thoughtful UX, strong UI craft, and scalable design systems.
Creating intuitive, accessible digital products through thoughtful UX, strong UI craft, and scalable design systems.
WHAT I BRING TO PRODUCT TEAMS
I design intuitive, accessible digital products that balance user needs, business goals, and strong visual craft. From complex workflows to polished interfaces, I bring clarity, consistency, and thoughtful UX to every experience.
1. Product Design
User flows
User flows, wireframes & prototypes
Responsive web & mobile experiences
Usability-focused design
2. Design Systems
Reusable components & patterns
UI libraries & documentation
Accessibility & consistency
Developer-ready specifications
3. Visual Design
Visual hierarchy & typography
High-fidelity interface design
Brand-aligned digital experiences
High-fidelity UI & visual polish
1. Product Design
User flows
User flows, wireframes & prototypes
Responsive web & mobile experiences
Usability-focused design
2. Design Systems
Reusable components & patterns
UI libraries & documentation
Accessibility & consistency
Developer-ready specifications
3. Visual Design
Visual hierarchy & typography
High-fidelity interface design
Brand-aligned digital experiences
High-fidelity UI & visual polish
About me
Hi, I’m Michael — a Product Designer with a strong UX/UI and visual design foundation, creating intuitive, accessible digital experiences across healthcare, insurance, and financial services.
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Years of Design Experience
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Years of Design Experience
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Years Focused on Digital Products
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Years Focused on Digital Products
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Industries of Focus & Expertise
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Industries of Focus & Expertise
Call Today :
Call Today :
Email :
michaelakins727@gmail.com
Email :
michaelakins727@gmail.com
Featured Projects
A selection of product design and digital experience work focused on simplifying complex workflows, improving usability, and creating intuitive, accessible interfaces.
Product Design
Simplifying the Mobile Health Plan Experience
Redesigned a mobile health insurance experience to make plan information, ID cards, claims, and care tools easier for members to find and use.
Product Design
Sneaker Store: Streamlining Mobile Shopping for Sneaker Enthusiasts
Designed a dynamic mobile shopping experience tailored for sneaker lovers who value personalization, quick checkout, and premium brand presentation. The result: a clean interface, smart filtering, and flexible payment options.
Visual 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.
WHAT COLLEAGUES SAY
Feedback from clients, teammates, and cross-functional partners reflects my collaborative approach to creating thoughtful digital products that balance user needs, business goals, accessibility, and strong visual craft.
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 Director of User Experience
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
Frequently Asked Questions
A few common questions about my experience, approach, and how I work with teams. Have something else in mind? Feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to connect.
1.
What Kind of Product Design Work Do You Do?
2.
WHAT INDUSTRIES HAVE YOU WORKED IN?
3.
HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TO DESIGN SYSTEMS?
4.
HOW DO YOU COLLABORATE WITH PRODUCT, RESEARCH & ENGINEERING?
5.
HOW DO YOU USE AI IN YOUR DESIGN PROCESS?
6.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE FEEDBACK & DESIGN CRITIQUES?
1.
What Kind of Product Design Work Do You Do?
2.
WHAT INDUSTRIES HAVE YOU WORKED IN?
3.
HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TO DESIGN SYSTEMS?
4.
HOW DO YOU COLLABORATE WITH PRODUCT, RESEARCH & ENGINEERING?
5.
HOW DO YOU USE AI IN YOUR DESIGN PROCESS?
6.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE FEEDBACK & DESIGN CRITIQUES?
1.
What Kind of Product Design Work Do You Do?
2.
WHAT INDUSTRIES HAVE YOU WORKED IN?
3.
HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TO DESIGN SYSTEMS?
4.
HOW DO YOU COLLABORATE WITH PRODUCT, RESEARCH & ENGINEERING?
5.
HOW DO YOU USE AI IN YOUR DESIGN PROCESS?
6.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE FEEDBACK & DESIGN CRITIQUES?
Hi
Hi
LET’S CONNECT
Interested in working together? I’m always open to connecting with teams and organizations building thoughtful digital products in healthcare, insurance, finance, and beyond.
Hi
Hi
Michael Akins
Product
designer
Creating intuitive, accessible digital products through thoughtful UX, strong UI craft, and scalable design systems.
Creating intuitive, accessible digital products through thoughtful UX, strong UI craft, and scalable design systems.
WHAT I BRING TO PRODUCT TEAMS
I design intuitive, accessible digital products that balance user needs, business goals, and strong visual craft. From complex workflows to polished interfaces, I bring clarity, consistency, and thoughtful UX to every experience.
1. Product Design
User flows
User flows, wireframes & prototypes
Responsive web & mobile experiences
Usability-focused design
2. Design Systems
Reusable components & patterns
UI libraries & documentation
Accessibility & consistency
Developer-ready specifications
3. Visual Design
Visual hierarchy & typography
High-fidelity interface design
Brand-aligned digital experiences
High-fidelity UI & visual polish
1. Product Design
User flows
User flows, wireframes & prototypes
Responsive web & mobile experiences
Usability-focused design
2. Design Systems
Reusable components & patterns
UI libraries & documentation
Accessibility & consistency
Developer-ready specifications
3. Visual Design
Visual hierarchy & typography
High-fidelity interface design
Brand-aligned digital experiences
High-fidelity UI & visual polish
About me
Hi, I’m Michael — a Product Designer with a strong UX/UI and visual design foundation, creating intuitive, accessible digital experiences across healthcare, insurance, and financial services.
0+
0+
Years of Design Experience
0+
0+
Years of Design Experience
0
0
Years Focused on Digital Products
0
0
Years Focused on Digital Products
0
0
Industries of Focus & Expertise
0
0
Industries of Focus & Expertise
Call Today :
Call Today :
Email :
michaelakins727@gmail.com
Email :
michaelakins727@gmail.com
Featured Projects
A selection of product design and digital experience work focused on simplifying complex workflows, improving usability, and creating intuitive, accessible interfaces.
Product Design
Simplifying the Mobile Health Plan Experience
Redesigned a mobile health insurance experience to make plan information, ID cards, claims, and care tools easier for members to find and use.
Product Design
Sneaker Store: Streamlining Mobile Shopping for Sneaker Enthusiasts
Designed a dynamic mobile shopping experience tailored for sneaker lovers who value personalization, quick checkout, and premium brand presentation. The result: a clean interface, smart filtering, and flexible payment options.
Visual 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.
WHAT COLLEAGUES SAY
Feedback from clients, teammates, and cross-functional partners reflects my collaborative approach to creating thoughtful digital products that balance user needs, business goals, accessibility, and strong visual craft.
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 Director of User Experience
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
Frequently Asked Questions
A few common questions about my experience, approach, and how I work with teams. Have something else in mind? Feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to connect.
1.
What Kind of Product Design Work Do You Do?
2.
WHAT INDUSTRIES HAVE YOU WORKED IN?
3.
HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TO DESIGN SYSTEMS?
4.
HOW DO YOU COLLABORATE WITH PRODUCT, RESEARCH & ENGINEERING?
5.
HOW DO YOU USE AI IN YOUR DESIGN PROCESS?
6.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE FEEDBACK & DESIGN CRITIQUES?
1.
What Kind of Product Design Work Do You Do?
2.
WHAT INDUSTRIES HAVE YOU WORKED IN?
3.
HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TO DESIGN SYSTEMS?
4.
HOW DO YOU COLLABORATE WITH PRODUCT, RESEARCH & ENGINEERING?
5.
HOW DO YOU USE AI IN YOUR DESIGN PROCESS?
6.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE FEEDBACK & DESIGN CRITIQUES?
1.
What Kind of Product Design Work Do You Do?
2.
WHAT INDUSTRIES HAVE YOU WORKED IN?
3.
HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TO DESIGN SYSTEMS?
4.
HOW DO YOU COLLABORATE WITH PRODUCT, RESEARCH & ENGINEERING?
5.
HOW DO YOU USE AI IN YOUR DESIGN PROCESS?
6.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE FEEDBACK & DESIGN CRITIQUES?
Hi
Hi
LET’S CONNECT
Interested in working together? I’m always open to connecting with teams and organizations building thoughtful digital products in healthcare, insurance, finance, and beyond.
Hi
Hi
Michael Akins
Product
designer
Creating intuitive, accessible digital products through thoughtful UX, strong UI craft, and scalable design systems.
Creating intuitive, accessible digital products through thoughtful UX, strong UI craft, and scalable design systems.
WHAT I BRING TO PRODUCT TEAMS
I design intuitive, accessible digital products that balance user needs, business goals, and strong visual craft. From complex workflows to polished interfaces, I bring clarity, consistency, and thoughtful UX to every experience.
1. Product Design
User flows
User flows, wireframes & prototypes
Responsive web & mobile experiences
Usability-focused design
2. Design Systems
Reusable components & patterns
UI libraries & documentation
Accessibility & consistency
Developer-ready specifications
3. Visual Design
Visual hierarchy & typography
High-fidelity interface design
Brand-aligned digital experiences
High-fidelity UI & visual polish
1. Product Design
User flows
User flows, wireframes & prototypes
Responsive web & mobile experiences
Usability-focused design
2. Design Systems
Reusable components & patterns
UI libraries & documentation
Accessibility & consistency
Developer-ready specifications
3. Visual Design
Visual hierarchy & typography
High-fidelity interface design
Brand-aligned digital experiences
High-fidelity UI & visual polish
About me
Hi, I’m Michael — a Product Designer with a strong UX/UI and visual design foundation, creating intuitive, accessible digital experiences across healthcare, insurance, and financial services.
0+
0+
Years of Design Experience
0+
0+
Years of Design Experience
0
0
Years Focused on Digital Products
0
0
Years Focused on Digital Products
0
0
Industries of Focus & Expertise
0
0
Industries of Focus & Expertise
Call Today :
Call Today :
Email :
michaelakins727@gmail.com
Email :
michaelakins727@gmail.com
Featured Projects
A selection of product design and digital experience work focused on simplifying complex workflows, improving usability, and creating intuitive, accessible interfaces.
Product Design
Simplifying the Mobile Health Plan Experience
Redesigned a mobile health insurance experience to make plan information, ID cards, claims, and care tools easier for members to find and use.
Product Design
Sneaker Store: Streamlining Mobile Shopping for Sneaker Enthusiasts
Designed a dynamic mobile shopping experience tailored for sneaker lovers who value personalization, quick checkout, and premium brand presentation. The result: a clean interface, smart filtering, and flexible payment options.
Visual 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.
WHAT COLLEAGUES SAY
Feedback from clients, teammates, and cross-functional partners reflects my collaborative approach to creating thoughtful digital products that balance user needs, business goals, accessibility, and strong visual craft.
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 Director of User Experience
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
Frequently Asked Questions
A few common questions about my experience, approach, and how I work with teams. Have something else in mind? Feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to connect.
1.
What Kind of Product Design Work Do You Do?
2.
WHAT INDUSTRIES HAVE YOU WORKED IN?
3.
HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TO DESIGN SYSTEMS?
4.
HOW DO YOU COLLABORATE WITH PRODUCT, RESEARCH & ENGINEERING?
5.
HOW DO YOU USE AI IN YOUR DESIGN PROCESS?
6.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE FEEDBACK & DESIGN CRITIQUES?
1.
What Kind of Product Design Work Do You Do?
2.
WHAT INDUSTRIES HAVE YOU WORKED IN?
3.
HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TO DESIGN SYSTEMS?
4.
HOW DO YOU COLLABORATE WITH PRODUCT, RESEARCH & ENGINEERING?
5.
HOW DO YOU USE AI IN YOUR DESIGN PROCESS?
6.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE FEEDBACK & DESIGN CRITIQUES?
1.
What Kind of Product Design Work Do You Do?
2.
WHAT INDUSTRIES HAVE YOU WORKED IN?
3.
HOW DO YOU CONTRIBUTE TO DESIGN SYSTEMS?
4.
HOW DO YOU COLLABORATE WITH PRODUCT, RESEARCH & ENGINEERING?
5.
HOW DO YOU USE AI IN YOUR DESIGN PROCESS?
6.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE FEEDBACK & DESIGN CRITIQUES?
Hi
Hi
LET’S CONNECT
Interested in working together? I’m always open to connecting with teams and organizations building thoughtful digital products in healthcare, insurance, finance, and beyond.