More than Design. We Help TellYour Story.

Akili Design & Marketing empowers small businesses, nonprofits, foundations, health & wellness brands and independent consultants with custom websites and marketing strategies designed to amplify their mission and grow their reach.

From Our Founder

Akili Design & Marketing was born out of resilience, purpose and a deep desire to help others thrive.

In 2018, my husband survived a life-threatening brain tumor that forever changed the way I see the world. At the time, I was running two businesses and raising two young kids while navigating hospitals, uncertainty and fear. That journey taught me what it truly means to fight for what matters, to find hope in the hardest moments, and to build a future that aligns with what you value most.

That experience drives everything I do — both as a mother and as the founder of Akili Design. I know firsthand how precious time and resources are for small business owners, nonprofit leaders and health professionals. Your work isn’t just a business — it’s your passion, your mission, your legacy.

Over the years, my dedication to empowering others has been recognized as a 2019 Iowa State University STATEment Maker for Entrepreneurship and as a 2021 Des Moines Business Record Forty Under 40 honoree. These honors reflect the heart of Akili Design — helping mission-driven organizations succeed, even when the odds are stacked against them.

Akili means “intelligence” and “wisdom” — and to me, it represents the strength that comes from experience. My goal is to use that wisdom to help you tell your story, reach more people and create lasting change through strategic web design and marketing that feels human, not corporate.

This isn’t just about building websites. It’s about creating marketing that builds opportunities, connections and hope — for you, your clients and the communities you serve.

— Leng Vong Reiff
Founder, Akili Design & Marketing

Your Mission, Our Passion

Purpose-Driven Design

We believe every website and campaign should tell your story and reflect your mission — not just fill a template. Our approach is deeply personal and built around what makes your organization unique.

Strategy that Creates Impact

Design without strategy is just decoration. We blend creativity with data-driven marketing and SEO to make sure your digital presence not only looks good—but delivers real, measurable results.

Scalable, Future-Ready Solutions

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow, we build tools and strategies that adapt as your organization evolves, helping you reach more people without outgrowing your website or marketing plan.

A True Partner in Your Mission

We don’t just design and leave—we walk alongside you. From launch to long-term growth, we provide ongoing support, guidance, and resources to help you thrive online and off.

WHAT WE DO.

At Akili Design & Marketing, we believe every small business, nonprofit, health and wellness brand, and consultant deserves a website and marketing strategy that makes an impact. We offer custom web design, SEO, social media management, paid ads, branding, and full-service digital marketing solutions to help you reach more people and grow online.

From responsive websites and Google-friendly SEO to authentic social content and creative campaigns, everything we do is built to scale with your organization and deliver measurable results. Whether you’re launching a dream, expanding your nonprofit, or growing your practice, we’ll create a tailored strategy to help you thrive in today’s competitive online world.

Web Design

Your website should do more than look pretty — it should share your story, connect with your people, and help you change lives. Whether you’re running a nonprofit, growing a small business, or guiding clients toward better health, we build websites that feel personal, work beautifully, and inspire action. From donation tools to appointment booking and everything in between, we’ll create a site that makes your mission impossible to ignore.

SEO

What good is your story if no one sees it? SEO is the bridge between your purpose and the people searching for it. We make sure Google knows exactly who you are and why you matter. With smart keyword strategies, technical tuning and content that speaks from the heart, we help you show up where it counts — so your message reaches the people who need you most.

Paid Ads

You don’t need a giant budget to make a big impact. Our targeted ad campaigns are designed to stretch every dollar, putting your mission in front of the right people at the right time. Whether you’re looking to fill programs, gain donors, or grow awareness, we’ll help you run ads that don’t just get clicks—they create real connections and measurable results.

Social Media Management

Social media isn’t just for posting — it’s for sparking conversations, building trust, and growing a community that rallies around your cause. We’ll manage your platforms with heart, crafting authentic content that engages, inspires, and turns followers into loyal supporters. Because your mission deserves more than noise—it deserves a village.

General Marketing Support

Your story doesn’t stop at your website — it’s in every flyer, every mailer, every branded touchpoint. We offer full-service creative support: branding, graphic design, direct mail campaigns, and print pieces. Ensuring every piece you share feels like you and moves people to take action. Because every detail matters when you’re making an impact.

Let’s Chat

Whether you need a new website, better rankings, stronger social engagement, or more leads, we’ve got the tools and expertise to make it happen.

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A Few Compliments

When you work with Leng, she has such a great personality that makes you feel comfortable, which is important when a company is investing thousands of dollars to grow their own companies.
Brian Springer
Universal Printing
When you work with Leng, she has such a great personality that makes you feel comfortable, which is important when a company is investing thousands of dollars to grow their own companies.
Brian Springer
Universal Printing
Leng goes above and beyond and when she was reviewing the website updates noticed some quick fixes that saved our team time in updating but also reduced our costs. Leng is thoughtful, super responsive, incredibly creative and her customer service is top-notch. 10/10 would recommend.
Leng goes above and beyond and when she was reviewing the website updates noticed some quick fixes that saved our team time in updating but also reduced our costs. Leng is thoughtful, super responsive, incredibly creative and her customer service is top-notch. 10/10 would recommend.
As a small non-profit with a hands-on board, we needed a website that was both intuitive and easy to update. Leng delivered exactly what we were looking for. Not only did she provide a seamless, well-executed solution, but she continues to offer valuable guidance....
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As a small non-profit with a hands-on board, we needed a website that was both intuitive and easy to update. Leng delivered exactly what we were looking for. Not only did she provide a seamless, well-executed solution, but she continues to offer valuable guidance. Throughout the process, Leng was a pleasure to work with—responsive, professional, and always ready to assist.
Having your team help make my social media business look professional has been such a huge relief. You are supportive, creative, consistent, and efficient! Thank you for taking me to the next level in my social media marketing!
Kalen Ludwig
Ground Breaker Homes
Having your team help make my social media business look professional has been such a huge relief. You are supportive, creative, consistent, and efficient! Thank you for taking me to the next level in my social media marketing!
Kalen Ludwig
Ground Breaker Homes
I have worked with Leng and Akili Design for more than five years. She has been a great resource for navigating social media, paid digital advertisements and digital marketing, search engine optimization, and more. She is a problem solver, very responsive, and excels at anything marketing in the digital space ...
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I have worked with Leng and Akili Design for more than five years. She has been a great resource for navigating social media, paid digital advertisements and digital marketing, search engine optimization, and more. She is a problem solver, very responsive, and excels at anything marketing in the digital space and beyond! Highly recommend.
Leng and her team at Akili design produced some beautiful work definitely surpassing my expectations which were already high! Her work was always on time and her flexibility with last minute changes kept things very stress-free. Loved the online portal she has set up. I could send her...
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Mark Davis
DeWaay
Leng and her team at Akili design produced some beautiful work definitely surpassing my expectations which were already high!  Her work was always on time and her flexibility with last minute changes kept things very stress-free. Loved the online portal she has set up. I could send her material 24 hours a day and know that she got it. Just fantastic. I would personally recommend talking to Leng about any web design or other web based issue that you have.
Mark Davis
DeWaay
Leng and her team are passionate and engaged and take the time to understand our business. They are very timely and responsive to our needs.
Steve Bruere
Peoples Company
Leng and her team are passionate and engaged and take the time to understand our business. They are very timely and responsive to our needs.
Steve Bruere
Peoples Company
My experience working with Leng has been exceptional. I have been part of small business for over 10 years and the common issue I run into with marketing companies is too general of an approach. I have a unique product and most companies have not taken the time...
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Gary Bowman
Propel HP
My experience working with Leng has been exceptional.  I have been part of small business for over 10 years and the common issue I run into with marketing companies is too general of an approach.  I have a unique product and most companies have not taken the time to understand my unique selling position.  Leng spent time listening and asking relevant questions so she understood what I want to accomplish and what hurdles I am having in route to that goal.  She not only gave me multiple solutions to those issues, she has been instrumental in helping me organize my efforts when things seem chaotic.  We are still in the early stages of our work together but I am thankful that I have her on my team and look forward to continuing to learn from her vast marketing expertise.
Gary Bowman
Propel HP
Leng and her team tune in to what you want and delivers. She in the nail on the head when it came to the website and launching our program Meditation Around Town.
Denny Kelly
Meditation Around Town
Leng and her team tune in to what you want and delivers. She in the nail on the head when it came to the website and launching our program Meditation Around Town.
Denny Kelly
Meditation Around Town
I trust her with helping me tell our story. She can take our random scribbles on a piece of paper and help me take it to a fully completed project, or whatever we want to do. Anyone who can do that is a miracle worker.
Jen Fletcher
City of Des Moines Parks and Rec
I trust her with helping me tell our story. She can take our random scribbles on a piece of paper and help me take it to a fully completed project, or whatever we want to do. Anyone who can do that is a miracle worker.
Jen Fletcher
City of Des Moines Parks and Rec