In-house graphic designer connecting businesses, customers, and employees through on-brand visual journeys.

BearNet2.0
A UX and design overhaul of Northland Controls' intranet using MS Sharepoint.
BlackBear Labs
A visual identity created for an independent division of Northland Controls.
White Paper Layout
A multi-chapter white paper organized to access content a la carte or viewed as a single roadmap.
Presentations
From internal slide decks that reach every employee to polished, customer-facing assets.
Invitations
Custom invites tailored to any event.
Artisan
A fictional brand development and UI challenge.
Noted
A quick, fictitious UI concept of a mobile note-taking app.

Michael
Akiyama-Lee

GRAPHIC Designer  •  Brand Champion
An aspiring chef turned finance guy turned project manager turned graphic designer. My winding journey has finally led this creative back to where I'm meant to be. I am fueled and motivated by connecting people, businesses, and employees through engaging visual stories.  

I revive your aging internal and external assets, build upon them, and create a cohesive design ecosystem across your entire organization, all while staying on-brand and on budget.

So let's grab a coffee, in person or virtually, and talk about how we can team up and conquer your goals together.