Hi, I’m Sam Akiba, a recent CSU Northridge graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design. I’m passionate about turning ideas into strong visual identities and helping brands communicate clearly. I thrive in collaborative settings, enjoy designing logos, branding systems, and UX/UI concepts, and am eager for entry-level opportunities to work with industry professionals.…

Sam Akiba

Hi, I’m Sam Akiba, a recent CSU Northridge graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design. I’m passionate about turning ideas into strong visual identities and helping brands communicate clearly. I thrive in collaborative settings, enjoy designing logos, branding systems, and UX/UI concepts, and am eager for entry-level opportunities to work with industry professionals.…

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Hi, I’m Sam Akiba, a recent CSU Northridge graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design. I’m passionate about turning ideas into strong visual identities and helping brands communicate clearly.

I thrive in collaborative settings, enjoy designing logos, branding systems, and UX/UI concepts, and am eager for entry-level opportunities to work with industry professionals.

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Co-founder & Designer at Glyphic LA
January 1, 2025 - Present
Co-founded a Los Angeles-based creative community focused on collaboration, networking, and design culture; organized events and promoted opportunities for emerging designers.
Assistant Manager at Rockreation
January 1, 2024 - Present
Plan events, drive member engagement, build partnerships with local businesses, train staff, and foster a supportive and efficient work environment.
Designer at Impact DesignHub
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worked on community-based design projects for non-profit organizations, developing concepts and designs for the Los Angeles Fire Department Emergency Preparedness Guide.
Desk Staff at Rockreation
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Provide customer service, manage point-of-sale transactions and memberships, coordinate scheduling and events, and support gym operations.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided branding, logo concepts, website visuals, stickers, decals, and digital assets for clients including GSLA Studio, wakeup wake surfing, an AI-powered portrait startup, and CSU Fullerton’s Sports Medicine Club, delivering cohesive visuals and branding across multiple platforms.

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Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at California State University Northridge
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

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