I'm Japanese, and we're famous for our work ethic and a sensibility toward clean and efficient aesthetics. I'm very adventurous and always seeking out new experiences which can expand my outlook. My intrepid spirit and sense of adventure were apparent early on, as I left Japan for British boarding school at the age of just 13.
I spent the first few years of my career at a small branding firm, where I ended up re-branding the firm itself: name, logo, and website. I then sought a new challenge at a large pharmaceutical ad agency and have now been here for 6+ years. I've had the pleasure of bringing several ad campaigns from concept stage to completion. Recently, I was awarded a prestigious industry award: Rx Club Print Award of Excellence.
I'm a conceptual thinker with a knack for deciphering the more challenging client demands, and coming up with creative-yet-workable solutions. In fact, I was once called 'Ninja' by my team, because of my ability to work quickly ...and because my designs killed! I am equally comfortable working in teams as well as independently.
During my free time (whatever that is), I enjoy reading Japanese comic books (Manga), playing piano, practicing the Japanese tea ceremony, and spending time with my 3-year old daughter.