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Development of key visual from idea to implementation.
One of the greatest strengths of MisanoDesign. 
With a background in fine art, I create compelling visual messages with a strong understanding of composition, design, colour, and proportion. I believe fine art and digital design share the same visual principles and aesthetic values.
My can-do attitude and enthusiasm drive me to keep learning and improving, approaching every challenge with creativity and a positive mindset.
TCI
Creating key visuals, newsletters, and promotional materials for a life sciences company since 2007
Kievit Scientific
Logo, website, business cards, and flyers for a new company supporting businesses in the life sciences sector
VRD - Coca-Cola
Product design and creative support for the Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024, and Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the FIFA World Cup 2026
JAPAN TRAIL
Trail signage, brochures, and leaflets for a project connecting the Japanese archipelago through walking routes from Okinawa to Hokkaido
HARU Home-visit Nursing Service
Logo, website, business cards, and brochure for a home-visit nursing service
RamblerAruki - ランぶら歩き
A Japanese-language website introducing British footpaths and walking culture
Trouver un Guide au Japon
Logo, website, business cards, and online advertising for French- and English-speaking travellers visiting Japan
HMT - Japan, US and Netherlands
Websites, pamphlets, flyers, banners, business cards, and visual materials for a biomedical research company
Hibiki Ichikawa
Website, advertising, flyers, business cards, T-shirts, and CD artwork for a Tsugaru shamisen artist
Les Gourmands Disent...
Website, brochures, business cards, shop signage, and banners for a French deli
Kanga - Remote Control Sleeves
A website featuring an online tool for customising product colours
Annual Flower Planning
A Japanese flower database designed to help users plan their gardens throughout the year
École Hop-là
Logo, website, business cards, and flyer for a French, English, and Spanish language school
Ebenezer Community Centre
Website for a charitable organisation in Zimbabwe
NP USA, Philippines, Thailand
Brochures and sales materials for US and international offices
UNIQLO Collaboration T-shirts
Spring/Summer 2013 men's and kids' T-shirt designs created in collaboration with leading global companies
Export to Japan c/o British Embassy Tokyo
Infographics about the Japanese market for UK business audiences
St. Marguerite Hospital
Hospital signage, brochures, and newsletters created as part of a functional assessment project
MBO
Newspaper and hanging advertisements for trains
MTV
Opening sequence and five logo bumper clips for the MTV After Hours programme
I combine creative design with technical expertise to support companies and brands, delivering thoughtful solutions tailored to each project's needs
With an understanding of both the Japanese and UK markets, I create customised designs and provide end-to-end creative coordination. My services include digital and print advertising, flyers, posters, and website design to help develop and strengthen your brand identity.
I believe in providing honest, reliable, and transparent services. By maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail, I work closely with each client to create effective design solutions that meet their needs.
I specialise in pencil drawing, oil painting, and watercolour. I also create digital illustrations and custom characters tailored to your ideas and project requirements.
I work in both Japanese and English, communicating with international clients and coordinating projects across different markets.
My lifelong mission is to be creative!
I began my career as a graphic designer at a small design company in Tokyo. Since then, I have gained experience across the media, medical, and science industries in both Tokyo and the UK.
Today, I work as an exclusive designer for clients in the US, Europe, and the UK, providing dedicated creative and design support tailored to their needs. I value the ideas and perspectives my clients share, and I enjoy finding creative ways to help them achieve their goals in their respective markets.
Whether you are a business or an individual, I have the creative expertise and resources to help you stand out from the crowd.
DTP
I am proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign, providing desktop publishing (DTP) and graphic design services.
WEB
I specialise in HTML and WordPress website development, creating responsive, user-friendly websites with a focus on functionality, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
Overview
As digital media continues to grow and environmental concerns encourage more sustainable, paper-conscious communication, my work increasingly focuses on web-based design. At the same time, I continue to develop brand identities across both digital and print media. The bar chart illustrates the relative focus of my work across different skills, rather than my proficiency level.
Adobe Illustrator/Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
HTML/CSS/Web Development
WordPress/PHP/jQuery
SEO
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