My name is Hailey Akkerman (she/her), a graphic designer, illustrator, and self-proclaimed coffee addict. While completing most of my education in Nampa Idaho, I spent a semester abroad at Dongseo University in Busan, South Korea. Afterwards, finishing with my BA in Graphic Design from Northwest Nazarene University in 2020.
From 2020 to 2025 I worked as a Graphic Designer II at Scentsy in Meridian, Idaho. I am currently the Owner and Creative Director of my business, Girls With Boys Names Design, which was founded in 2022.
When I'm not working you can find me illustrating fanart, eating at a Korean or Mexican restaurant, playing a Pokémon game or enjoying a session of Dungeons and Dragons with my friends!
I currently reside in Nampa, ID with my little chihuahua Vicente.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PANTONE COLOR?
Pantone 2728 C!
WHAT DO YOU SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT?
My go-to song is "Holding Out for a Hero" (The Shrek 2 version, that is) (And yes, that is the only correct answer!)
My go-to song is "Holding Out for a Hero" (The Shrek 2 version, that is) (And yes, that is the only correct answer!)
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE VIDEO GAMES?
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, Persona 4, Baldurs Gate 3, and Pokémon Colosseum!
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?
I simply love creating! I always want to work hard to create spectacular artwork that inspires others just as much as it inspires me! I love getting knee-deep into creative projects and getting to create something new and fun!
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SHOWS?
I'd say Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Inuyasha, Naruto, Adventure Time, and Arrested Development, just to name a few!
FAVORITE ADOBE PROGRAM?
Illustrator all the way! 💕
WHO INSPIRES YOUR ARTWORK?
I am inspired by artists such as Arina Tanemura, Don Bluth, Jamie Hewlett, Mia Ikumi (I even got a tattoo from one of her mangas!) as well as Rinko Ueda and Mirka Andolfo. I admire artists who put lots of expression in their characters and details in their projects.
WHAT GIF DESCRIBES YOU BEST?
