Ryzard Akita

Ryzard Akita has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Ryzard is the Co-Founder & Design Director of Suvera since January 2019. Prior to that, they co-founded Fricanduo, a Digital Design studio focused on creating brand identities and digital product designs for African markets from August 2017 to August 2020. Ryzard also worked as a Digital Product Designer at Airbyte, a specialist product studio, from December 2017 to April 2018. Ryzard was previously a Creative in Residence at Livity, a youth-led creative network, from December 2017 to February 2018. Ryzard started their freelance brand "R" in 2008, working on various design projects for start-ups, digital agencies, and senior designers until January 2018. Ryzard also worked as a UX/UI Designer at WOOOBA, a sports brand, from July 2016 to December 2017, and as a Visual/Web Designer at LOLCS, a social enterprise, from July 2015 to November 2016.

Ryzard Akita completed a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Communication from the University of Reading from 2013 to 2016. Before that, from 2012 to 2013, they pursued a Foundation degree in Visual Communication from Regent's University London.