About – Studio Akāw | Bespoke Design + In-House Development

About

Mark Beech

Creative Director

I'm a seasoned digital designer, specialising in web design/development, e-commerce, graphic design, and photography. With extensive experience both in-house and freelance, and proficiency across a wide range of platforms and software, I've successfully partnered with clients spanning diverse markets including fashion, surf/skate lifestyle, art, beauty, music, and ecology.

I'm passionate about innovation, design trends, and meticulous detail, and continually evolve my skills to stay ahead in the rapidly changing digital landscape.

Expertise

01Web Design + Development

02User Experience (UX)

03Graphic Design

04Photography

05Project Management

Design Career Highlights

2020-Present Studio Akāw - Creative Director

Launched Akāw with a goal of creating bespoke online content to offer a 'one-stop solution' for web design and e-commerce, from concept to launch and beyond.

2009-2016 Saltrock Surfwear - Online Operations Manager

Managed the online department, the in-house photography studio and in-house garment printing plus lifestyle photography.

2006-2009 Graphic Source - Head of Digital and Print

Mangaged digital and print deparments. Produced websites, advertising and exhibition graphics for a varied mix of clients.

1999-2006 St.Tropez - Graphic Designer/E-commerce Manager

Established and managed print and digital deparments for the cosmetics brand; designing branding, advertising, packaging and point-of-sale graphics. Designed and developed e-commerce websites for the UK and European markets.