My clients are my partner, together we build meaningful brands and brands that extend their story beyond the boundaries and create their own universe.

Approach+

I believe in changing the rules. experimenting with the unknown, drive the business and creative solutions, bringing great ideas to life by partnering with w/key departments, outside agencies, technologists, and rebels. Together we connect the dots and create brand experience-led stories to support ambitious business growth.

Opportunity+

I strongly believe that, in conveying messages or ideas, it is possible to have clear communication without the need for a translation.

I love to share ideas and make things. It is my mission to create or provide an image that is not dependent upon what language one speaks or reads, for it provides for a greater opportunity to be seen and interpreted by people across all borders.

Storytelling+

My work focuses on the true reflection of brand essence in visual communication practices, especially brand vision and story. To solve the issues and differentiate the brand by its own unique global view, I am always passionate about digging into the truth about the brand, designing the brand purpose, discovering disruptive solutions through collaboration.

Culture+

I feel privileged and grateful to have my story, design and creative work reach a global audience. My objectives have been to foster a greater understanding of human insight and culture, especially in Japan and the US, through my work with a wide array of clients including Airbnb, Amazon, Levis, Nissan, BMW, Coca Cola, Suntory, Honda, Google, Nike, Apple, Moet & Candon, Adidas, Gap, Global Work, L'Oreal, Motorola,and Sony.

I am honored to be recognized with awards, especially by the United Nations Award of Excellence in Geneva, the International Human Rights Award, and the Design of Excellence

Expertises+

Creative Direction, Marketing Communications & Strategies, Experience & Environment, Design 360° Marketing Campaign, Consumer & Competitive Analysis, Localized & Adaptation, Art Direction & Storytelling, Type Design, Interface Design, Digital Design, UX/UI Design, Brand Architecture, App Design, Digital Styleguide, Design System, Film Director & Motion, Naming, Packaging Structures and Design, Fashion & Sports Industry Expertise, Visual Narrative Speaking, Staff & Agency Management, and Thought Leadership

Awards & Press+

International Biennale, United Nations Awards, Favorite Website Awards (FWA), American Graphic Design (Gold), Typography Awards (PRINT), International Human Rights Award, Web Design Annual, Typography Awards (HOW), D&AD, IdN Magazine, Awards CSS Design Awards, Maximum Page Design, Logo Logy 2, Art Director Club, AWWWARDS, Interior Design Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, GDUSA (Silver), ID Design Awards (Silver), Tokion Magazine, Brutus Magazine, Logo Design, Magic Branding, AIGA and Communication Arts

Work History+

2019→ • Independent Creative Director ⟶Amazon

2015→2018 • Creative Director Lead & Strategist ⟶Adastria Global Work • Tokyo

2012→2015 • Creative Director Lead & Digital ⟶McCann Worldgroup & MRM—McCann • Tokyo

2007→2012 • Founder — Creative Director ⟶TomTor Studio™ • Los Angeles

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Clients+

Airbnb, Amazon, Levis, Nissan, BMW, Coca Cola, Suntory, Honda, Google, Nike, Apple, Moet & Candon, Adidas, Gap, Global Work, L'Oreal, Motorola, and Sony

Education+

Art Center College of Design • Communication Design + Advertising

UCLA • Television + Digital Media (FTVDM)