Sophia Akrofi
Design Director building AI-native products and scalable platforms
Led design of products generating $400M+ and built systems used across large-scale products
Selected Works
Available for select projects
Working with teams building AI-native products and scalable platforms.
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Expertise
Sophia Akrofi designs AI-native products and high-impact digital experiences, shaping product vision and direction to create solutions that are clear, commercially effective, and built to scale.
Her work spans GenAI co-pilots, agent-based systems, and large-scale platforms, combining behavioural insight, systems thinking, and close collaboration with engineering to deliver products that solve real problems and move from concept to execution with rigour.
Process
Product strategy & opportunity definition
Quantitative & qualitative user insight
Journey mapping & behavioural analysis
Performance Analytics & Optimization
High-fidelity interface & interaction design
Prototyping & design systems
GenAI-powered product experiences
Scalable digital product design
End-to-end product development
Cross-functional collaboration (design, engineering, data)
Data-driven iteration & optimisation
Delivery of large-scale, revenue-generating platforms
Testimonials
Testimonials from freelance clients
Kahlil Ashanti
CEO, Mantis Labs
Sophia Akrofi is so much more than a world class designer.
Her understanding of narrative storytelling and her ability to weave that into the fabric of the designs is truly unique. Every time we worked with her she seemed to have an innate ability to elevate the visuals in a way that drove measurable results, regardless of the industry or platform
I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to improve the way they show up in a crowded market. In a world full of AI, she brings a level of humanity that allows your brand to cut through the noise
Eugena Washington
Media personality
Sophia turned my dull, one-dimensional website into a beautiful and immersive world where my community can thrive.
Working with her was an eye-opener about how proper digital designers work. She is very empathetic, and that made the process a real joy
Experience
Product Designer
Product Designer
Lead Product Designer
Associate Design Director
