© LMINNELL
GOOGLE ADS & MARKETING SPECIALIST
Digital Designer
© LMINNELL
Digital Designer
© LMINNELL
Digital Designer
Marketing & E-Commerce Manager with 15+ years experience driving growth for global and local brands across retail, tech, and lifestyle. From Nike and Hugo Boss to NZ Muscle and Google, I’ve led strategies that boosted visibility, sales, and customer loyalty.
Currently, I continue to innovate and work with brands through contract-based work, consistently pushing the boundaries of Digital Marketing, design, Google & social media ads strategy .
Based and work in Auckland, NZ
(NZT)
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Featured Work
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Google Ads Specialist
Managesand optimise online advertising campaigns.
Digital Design Creative
Product & Digital marketing design.
Digital Marketing Creative
Stragegise & create digital marketing campaigns.
Google Ads Specialist
Managesand optimise online advertising campaigns.
Digital Design Creative
Product & Digital marketing design.
Digital Marketing Creative
Stragegise & create digital marketing campaigns.
Google Ads Specialist
Managesand optimise online advertising campaigns.
Digital Design Creative
Product & Digital marketing design.
Digital Marketing Creative
Stragegise & create digital marketing campaigns.
Blending design and code with functional clarity and creative precision. Delivering thoughtful digital systems with structure, flow, and expressive interaction.
Blending design and code with functional clarity and creative precision. Delivering thoughtful digital systems with structure, flow, and expressive interaction.
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Global
Creative Collabs
Studio
Creative Partnerships
Global
Creative Collabs
Studio
Creative Partnerships
Global
Creative Collabs
Studio
Creative Partnerships
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
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
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 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 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
"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
"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
"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
"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.
"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.
"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
"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
"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
Clients
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Clarifications
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Clarifications
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Clarifications
FAQ.
Clarifying Deliverable's
Before They Begin
with Real Process and
Honest アンサー.
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What services do you offer?
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What is your typical turnaround time?
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Do you only work in Framer?
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Can you handle both design and build?
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Do you offer brand strategy too?
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What’s your process like?
What services do you offer?
What is your typical turnaround time?
Do you only work in Framer?
Can you handle both design and build?
Do you offer brand strategy too?
What’s your process like?
What services do you offer?
What is your typical turnaround time?
Do you only work in Framer?
Can you handle both design and build?
Do you offer brand strategy too?
What’s your process like?