Originally from Japan, father of three, and weekend BBQ cook.
Passionate about art, typography, music, and emerging technology.
Currently based in Brisbane, AU working as an Head of Design for a Data-led consultancy Aginic.
For over 15 years he has been working as a digital creative for startups, independent agencies, and global creative agencies including M&C Saatchi, Publicis, Ogilvy, and VMLY&R.
He has saved 4WD drivers in QLD from floodwater by creating fake online "Tough Checker", educated Queenslanders on the topic of fire safety by creating mobile first gamified fire drill web app, helped NT to greet & warn people by 3D crocodile and take a selfie together at Darwin airport, helped a brand to explain how their new product package unfolds with facebook & Snap AR...etc
He has also run (and failed) online art battle apparel brand/startup called "Thieves & Honour".
Outside work, he illustrates under alias name "ug", occasionally uploads Youtube video teaching kids how to draw Japanese cartoon characters, plays the drums to his favourite hip hop tracks and robot dances with kids.
For over 15 years he has been working as a digital creative for startups, independent agencies, and global creative agencies including M&C Saatchi, Publicis, Ogilvy, and VMLY&R.
He has saved 4WD drivers in QLD from floodwater by creating fake online "Tough Checker", educated Queenslanders on the topic of fire safety by creating mobile first gamified fire drill web app, helped NT to greet & warn people by 3D crocodile and take a selfie together at Darwin airport, helped a brand to explain how their new product package unfolds with facebook & Snap AR...etc
He has also run (and failed) online art battle apparel brand/startup called "Thieves & Honour".
Outside work, he illustrates under alias name "ug", occasionally uploads Youtube video teaching kids how to draw Japanese cartoon characters, plays the drums to his favourite hip hop tracks and robot dances with kids.
Awards:
Wonder Reef
BADC 21/22 - Integrated Digital Campaign - Bronze
BADC 21/22 - Integrated Digital Campaign - Bronze
Tourism Whitsundays WebsiteTourism Whitsundays Website
BADC 21/22 - Websites - Bronze
BADC 21/22 - Websites - Bronze
Bond University / Code Name: Agent Bond
BADC 20/21 - Web service/web app - Bronze
BADC 20/21 - Digital Craft/UI Design - Bronze
BADC 20/21 - Microsite - Finalist
BADC 20/21 - Mobile Games - Finalist
BADC 20/21 - Web service/web app - Bronze
BADC 20/21 - Digital Craft/UI Design - Bronze
BADC 20/21 - Microsite - Finalist
BADC 20/21 - Mobile Games - Finalist
KENO / Pointing Pencils
BADC 20/21 - Transit advertising (Right) - Bronze
BADC 20/21 - Transit advertising (Left) - Bronze
BADC 20/21 - Outdoor/indoor/Transit campaign - Bronze
BADC 20/21 - Wayfinding - Bronze
BADC 20/21 - Art Direction Campaign - Finalist
BADC 20/21 - Transit advertising (Right) - Bronze
BADC 20/21 - Transit advertising (Left) - Bronze
BADC 20/21 - Outdoor/indoor/Transit campaign - Bronze
BADC 20/21 - Wayfinding - Bronze
BADC 20/21 - Art Direction Campaign - Finalist
DFAT / #AUSpirit
BADC 20/21 - Social Campaign - Bronze
BADC 20/21 - Social Campaign - Bronze
The Coffee Club / You Happy Place (Shake Ache)
BADC 20/21 - TV + VOD - under 30 seconds - Finalist
BADC 20/21 - TV + VOD - under 30 seconds - Finalist
"Code name: Agent Bond"
AWWWARDS Honorable Mention 2020
AWWWARDS Honorable Mention 2020
Australian Web Award Finalist 2020 - Websites for educational institutions
“QPAC"
BADC 2016
Finalist
Websites & UI
“Unleashed” - FootLocker
BADC 2016
Finalist
Online Shared Film
“Hot DesQ” - Queensland Government
BADC 2016
Bronze
Digital Campaign
"Filter"
AWWWARDS Site of The Day Nominee 2014
AWWWARDS Honorable Mention
"Bring the Tigers Back"
Young Glory Professional Shortlist November 2013
"Australian Frontline Machinery"
AWWWARDS Site of The Day Nominee 2012
"LIMITED EDITION", Sydney Cats and Dogs Home
ADMA 2011 Effectiveness Awards Bronze
ADMA 2011 Creative Awards Campaign Silver
ADMA 2011 Creative Awards Out of Home Silver
"Project Green", Macquarie University
AWWWARDS Site of The Day 2011
The Best Website Around the World 2011
"Boots and dreams", Qantas
ADMA 2010 Creative awards Bronze
"ADMA Master the art"
ADMA 2010 Effectiveness Awards Bronze
"Sneaky Thieves" ANZ
ADMA 2010 Digital Direct Response Advertising Bronze
NineMSN Butterfly Award 2010
"Gorrilaz Plastic Beach Watch", EMI
CSS Nature site of the week 2010
AWWWARDS Site of The Day 2010
BADC 2016
Finalist
Websites & UI
“Unleashed” - FootLocker
BADC 2016
Finalist
Online Shared Film
“Hot DesQ” - Queensland Government
BADC 2016
Bronze
Digital Campaign
"Filter"
AWWWARDS Site of The Day Nominee 2014
AWWWARDS Honorable Mention
"Bring the Tigers Back"
Young Glory Professional Shortlist November 2013
"Australian Frontline Machinery"
AWWWARDS Site of The Day Nominee 2012
"LIMITED EDITION", Sydney Cats and Dogs Home
ADMA 2011 Effectiveness Awards Bronze
ADMA 2011 Creative Awards Campaign Silver
ADMA 2011 Creative Awards Out of Home Silver
"Project Green", Macquarie University
AWWWARDS Site of The Day 2011
The Best Website Around the World 2011
"Boots and dreams", Qantas
ADMA 2010 Creative awards Bronze
"ADMA Master the art"
ADMA 2010 Effectiveness Awards Bronze
"Sneaky Thieves" ANZ
ADMA 2010 Digital Direct Response Advertising Bronze
NineMSN Butterfly Award 2010
"Gorrilaz Plastic Beach Watch", EMI
CSS Nature site of the week 2010
AWWWARDS Site of The Day 2010