akrDesignStudio launched in late 2014 by Akiko K. Ruiz and all designs are hand drawn works of art by Akiko with dipping ink and watercolor and all products are created with care and attention to detail on high quality paper. After getting great responses from customers, in 2019 she launched "Sophie La Franchise" which features adorable French bulldog character. akrDesignStudio is based in Orange County California. "We have a passion for creating designs that make people smile whether she is receiving a card, looking at a wall art or writing thoughts in a journal. We believe in the power of arts to change our energy. It can deliver a smile to someone, then our mission is accomplished".