Hi
Hi
Michael Akins
UX/UI
designer
Creating intuitive, accessible digital experiences through thoughtful UX & strong visual craft for healthcare, insurance & finance.
Creating intuitive, accessible digital experiences through thoughtful UX & strong visual craft for healthcare, insurance & finance.
WHAT I BRING TO PRODUCT TEAMS
I design intuitive, accessible digital experiences 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. UX/UI Design
Responsive web & mobile interfaces
User flows, wireframes & prototypes
Interaction design & usability
Accessible, user-centered experiences
2. Design Systems
Reusable components & patterns
UI libraries & documentation
Design consistency & scalability
Developer-ready design specifications
3. Visual Design
Visual hierarchy & typography
Brand-aligned digital experiences
Responsive visual systems
High-fidelity UI & visual polish
1. UX/UI Design
Responsive web & mobile interfaces
User flows, wireframes & prototypes
Interaction design & usability
Accessible, user-centered experiences
2. Design Systems
Reusable components & patterns
UI libraries & documentation
Design consistency & scalability
Developer-ready design specifications
3. Visual Design
Visual hierarchy & typography
Brand-aligned digital experiences
Responsive visual systems
High-fidelity UI & visual polish
About me
Hi, I’m Michael. I'm a UX/UI Designer with a strong visual design foundation and 15+ years of design experience. I create intuitive, accessible digital experiences across healthcare, insurance, and financial services, with strengths in UI design, interaction design, design systems, and prototyping.
I collaborate with UX, research, product, and engineering teams to translate complex requirements and user needs into clear, polished experiences that balance usability, accessibility, and visual craft.
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Call Today :
Call Today :
Email :
michaelakins727@gmail.com
Email :
michaelakins727@gmail.com
Featured Projects
Selected UX/UI and digital design work focused on simplifying complex experiences, improving usability, and creating accessible, scalable interfaces.
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.
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, 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 brings polish, purpose, and collaboration to every project—his design work always delivers thoughtful, high-quality results.
Ben Branham
Director of UX
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 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 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 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 creating thoughtful digital experiences in healthcare, insurance, finance, and beyond.
Hi
Hi
Michael Akins
UX/UI
designer
Creating intuitive, accessible digital experiences through thoughtful UX & strong visual craft for healthcare, insurance & finance.
Creating intuitive, accessible digital experiences through thoughtful UX & strong visual craft for healthcare, insurance & finance.
WHAT I BRING TO PRODUCT TEAMS
I design intuitive, accessible digital experiences 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. UX/UI Design
Responsive web & mobile interfaces
User flows, wireframes & prototypes
Interaction design & usability
Accessible, user-centered experiences
2. Design Systems
Reusable components & patterns
UI libraries & documentation
Design consistency & scalability
Developer-ready design specifications
3. Visual Design
Visual hierarchy & typography
Brand-aligned digital experiences
Responsive visual systems
High-fidelity UI & visual polish
1. UX/UI Design
Responsive web & mobile interfaces
User flows, wireframes & prototypes
Interaction design & usability
Accessible, user-centered experiences
2. Design Systems
Reusable components & patterns
UI libraries & documentation
Design consistency & scalability
Developer-ready design specifications
3. Visual Design
Visual hierarchy & typography
Brand-aligned digital experiences
Responsive visual systems
High-fidelity UI & visual polish
About me
Hi, I’m Michael. I'm a UX/UI Designer with a strong visual design foundation and 15+ years of design experience. I create intuitive, accessible digital experiences across healthcare, insurance, and financial services, with strengths in UI design, interaction design, design systems, and prototyping.
I collaborate with UX, research, product, and engineering teams to translate complex requirements and user needs into clear, polished experiences that balance usability, accessibility, and visual craft.
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Years of Experience
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Years of Experience
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Years in UX/UI
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Years in UX/UI
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Industries of Focus
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Industries of Focus
Call Today :
Call Today :
Email :
michaelakins727@gmail.com
Email :
michaelakins727@gmail.com
Featured Projects
Selected UX/UI and digital design work focused on simplifying complex experiences, improving usability, and creating accessible, scalable interfaces.
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.
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, 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 brings polish, purpose, and collaboration to every project—his design work always delivers thoughtful, high-quality results.
Ben Branham
Director of UX
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 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 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 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 creating thoughtful digital experiences in healthcare, insurance, finance, and beyond.
Hi
Hi
Michael Akins
UX/UI
designer
Creating intuitive, accessible digital experiences through thoughtful UX & strong visual craft for healthcare, insurance & finance.
Creating intuitive, accessible digital experiences through thoughtful UX & strong visual craft for healthcare, insurance & finance.
WHAT I BRING TO PRODUCT TEAMS
I design intuitive, accessible digital experiences 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. UX/UI Design
Responsive web & mobile interfaces
User flows, wireframes & prototypes
Interaction design & usability
Accessible, user-centered experiences
2. Design Systems
Reusable components & patterns
UI libraries & documentation
Design consistency & scalability
Developer-ready design specifications
3. Visual Design
Visual hierarchy & typography
Brand-aligned digital experiences
Responsive visual systems
High-fidelity UI & visual polish
1. UX/UI Design
Responsive web & mobile interfaces
User flows, wireframes & prototypes
Interaction design & usability
Accessible, user-centered experiences
2. Design Systems
Reusable components & patterns
UI libraries & documentation
Design consistency & scalability
Developer-ready design specifications
3. Visual Design
Visual hierarchy & typography
Brand-aligned digital experiences
Responsive visual systems
High-fidelity UI & visual polish
About me
Hi, I’m Michael. I'm a UX/UI Designer with a strong visual design foundation and 15+ years of design experience. I create intuitive, accessible digital experiences across healthcare, insurance, and financial services, with strengths in UI design, interaction design, design systems, and prototyping.
I collaborate with UX, research, product, and engineering teams to translate complex requirements and user needs into clear, polished experiences that balance usability, accessibility, and visual craft.
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0
Years of Experience
0
0
Years of Experience
0
0
Years in UX/UI
0
0
Years in UX/UI
0
0
Industries of Focus
0
0
Industries of Focus
Call Today :
Call Today :
Email :
michaelakins727@gmail.com
Email :
michaelakins727@gmail.com
Featured Projects
Selected UX/UI and digital design work focused on simplifying complex experiences, improving usability, and creating accessible, scalable interfaces.
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.
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, 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 brings polish, purpose, and collaboration to every project—his design work always delivers thoughtful, high-quality results.
Ben Branham
Director of UX
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 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 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 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 creating thoughtful digital experiences in healthcare, insurance, finance, and beyond.