about me.
© 2025
© 2025
© 2025
i’m nano, wandering through life between tokyo and elsewhere—endlessly fascinated by signs, visual or otherwise, and by how they quietly construct, reinforce, and sometimes unsettle what feels natural, normal, or taken for granted, as well as bend or undo those assumptions.
i’m nano, wandering through life between tokyo and elsewhere—endlessly fascinated by signs, visual or otherwise, and by how they quietly construct, reinforce, and sometimes unsettle what feels natural, normal, or taken for granted, as well as bend or undo those assumptions.
i’m nano, wandering through life between tokyo and elsewhere—endlessly fascinated by signs, visual or otherwise, and by how they quietly construct, reinforce, and sometimes unsettle what feels natural, normal, or taken for granted, as well as bend or undo those assumptions.
through making, researching, and developing things, i follow curiosity seriously, finding joy in thinking, building, and staying with questions that refuse easy answers.
through making, researching, and developing things, i follow curiosity seriously, finding joy in thinking, building, and staying with questions that refuse easy answers.
through making, researching, and developing things, i follow curiosity seriously, finding joy in thinking, building, and staying with questions that refuse easy answers.
core
1. attention
i pay close attention to images, language, and the assumptions quietly embedded in them. attention, for me, is a way of noticing where norms take shape—and where they might begin to loosen.
2. listening
i try to listen carefully, especially when perspectives unsettle my own. taking others seriously—and allowing my thinking to shift—is central to how i work and live.
3. resistance
i resist ideas that seek comfort through silence or easy agreement. resistance here is not refusal for its own sake, but a commitment to staying with difference and discomfort.
4. curiosity
curiosity is my baseline, not a tool. i follow it seriously, finding joy in thinking, making, and imagining things otherwise.
core
1. attention
i pay close attention to images, language, and the assumptions quietly embedded in them. attention, for me, is a way of noticing where norms take shape—and where they might begin to loosen.
2. listening
i try to listen carefully, especially when perspectives unsettle my own. taking others seriously—and allowing my thinking to shift—is central to how i work and live.
3. resistance
i resist ideas that seek comfort through silence or easy agreement. resistance here is not refusal for its own sake, but a commitment to staying with difference and discomfort.
4. curiosity
curiosity is my baseline, not a tool. i follow it seriously, finding joy in thinking, making, and imagining things otherwise.
core
1. attention
i pay close attention to images, language, and the assumptions quietly embedded in them. attention, for me, is a way of noticing where norms take shape—and where they might begin to loosen.
2. listening
i try to listen carefully, especially when perspectives unsettle my own. taking others seriously—and allowing my thinking to shift—is central to how i work and live.
3. resistance
i resist ideas that seek comfort through silence or easy agreement. resistance here is not refusal for its own sake, but a commitment to staying with difference and discomfort.
4. curiosity
curiosity is my baseline, not a tool. i follow it seriously, finding joy in thinking, making, and imagining things otherwise.
skills
graphic design
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
7+ yrs
graphic design
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
7+ yrs
video editing
Premiere Pro, After Effects
6+ yrs
video editing
Premiere Pro, After Effects
6+ yrs
design & prototyping
Figma, Framer
2+ yrs
design & prototyping
Figma, Framer
2+ yrs
web development
HTML, CSS, Vue.js, Node.js
4+ yrs
web development
HTML, CSS, Vue.js, Node.js
4+ yrs
programming language
Python, JavaScript, TypeScript
2+ yrs
programming language
Python, JavaScript, TypeScript
2+ yrs
office
Microsoft Office, Notion
7+ yrs
office
Microsoft Office, Notion
7+ yrs
others
Git, Docker, TeX
2+ yrs
others
Git, Docker, TeX
2+ yrs
language
Japanese (native), English (proficient), Spanish (elementary)
life long journey
language
Japanese (native), English (proficient), Spanish (elementary)
life long journey
Freelance Digital Designer & Photographer
Institute of Science Tokyo
'25 - present
Working with brands, agencies, and creatives to craft visual identities, design engaging websites, and capture photography that tells authentic stories. Projects range from brand launches to editorial campaigns.
Freelance Digital Designer & Photographer
Institute of Science Tokyo
'25 - present
Working with brands, agencies, and creatives to craft visual identities, design engaging websites, and capture photography that tells authentic stories. Projects range from brand launches to editorial campaigns.
Freelance Digital Designer & Photographer
Institute of Science Tokyo
'25 - present
Working with brands, agencies, and creatives to craft visual identities, design engaging websites, and capture photography that tells authentic stories. Projects range from brand launches to editorial campaigns.
Senior Digital Designer
Creative Agency, Paris
'16 - 2018
Led design projects for lifestyle, fashion, and cultural brands. Oversaw concept development, UI/UX design, and visual direction while collaborating closely with copywriters, developers, and photographers.
Senior Digital Designer
Creative Agency, Paris
'16 - 2018
Led design projects for lifestyle, fashion, and cultural brands. Oversaw concept development, UI/UX design, and visual direction while collaborating closely with copywriters, developers, and photographers.
Senior Digital Designer
Creative Agency, Paris
'16 - 2018
Led design projects for lifestyle, fashion, and cultural brands. Oversaw concept development, UI/UX design, and visual direction while collaborating closely with copywriters, developers, and photographers.
Graphic Designer & Photographer
Boutique Studio, Lyon
'14 - 2016
Created branding, print materials, and social media visuals for small to mid-sized businesses. Handled in-house photography for campaigns, products, and brand content.
Graphic Designer & Photographer
Boutique Studio, Lyon
'14 - 2016
Created branding, print materials, and social media visuals for small to mid-sized businesses. Handled in-house photography for campaigns, products, and brand content.
Graphic Designer & Photographer
Boutique Studio, Lyon
'14 - 2016
Created branding, print materials, and social media visuals for small to mid-sized businesses. Handled in-house photography for campaigns, products, and brand content.
Junior Designer
Design Studio, Marseille
'13 - 2014
Assisted in the creation of brand assets, editorial layouts, and basic web designs. Supported senior designers and contributed to photography shoots, gaining hands-on experience in multidisciplinary creative work.
Junior Designer
Design Studio, Marseille
'13 - 2014
Assisted in the creation of brand assets, editorial layouts, and basic web designs. Supported senior designers and contributed to photography shoots, gaining hands-on experience in multidisciplinary creative work.
Junior Designer
Design Studio, Marseille
'13 - 2014
Assisted in the creation of brand assets, editorial layouts, and basic web designs. Supported senior designers and contributed to photography shoots, gaining hands-on experience in multidisciplinary creative work.
questions i get asked
I specialize in visual identity design, web design, photography, and graphic design. I often work on projects that combine these disciplines for a cohesive visual approach.
Yes — I’m based in France but work with clients worldwide. Most projects are handled remotely, and I adapt my process to different time zones.
We begin with a consultation to discuss your goals, audience, and creative direction. From there, I prepare a proposal with a timeline, scope, and investment.
Absolutely. Many of my clients choose this integrated approach so their visual identity, website, and imagery feel consistent and aligned.
Each project is unique, so I provide a tailored quote after learning more about your needs. I work with both flat fees and project-based rates.
I take on select smaller projects if they align with my style and availability. Just send me the details and I’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.
I specialize in visual identity design, web design, photography, and graphic design. I often work on projects that combine these disciplines for a cohesive visual approach.
Yes — I’m based in France but work with clients worldwide. Most projects are handled remotely, and I adapt my process to different time zones.
We begin with a consultation to discuss your goals, audience, and creative direction. From there, I prepare a proposal with a timeline, scope, and investment.
Absolutely. Many of my clients choose this integrated approach so their visual identity, website, and imagery feel consistent and aligned.
Each project is unique, so I provide a tailored quote after learning more about your needs. I work with both flat fees and project-based rates.
I take on select smaller projects if they align with my style and availability. Just send me the details and I’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.
I specialize in visual identity design, web design, photography, and graphic design. I often work on projects that combine these disciplines for a cohesive visual approach.
Yes — I’m based in France but work with clients worldwide. Most projects are handled remotely, and I adapt my process to different time zones.
We begin with a consultation to discuss your goals, audience, and creative direction. From there, I prepare a proposal with a timeline, scope, and investment.
Absolutely. Many of my clients choose this integrated approach so their visual identity, website, and imagery feel consistent and aligned.
Each project is unique, so I provide a tailored quote after learning more about your needs. I work with both flat fees and project-based rates.
I take on select smaller projects if they align with my style and availability. Just send me the details and I’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.
loose current favourites
"The Paper Menagerie"
sf novels
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Rainer Rilke | Shuntaro Tanikawa
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loose current favourites
"The Paper Menagerie"
sf novels
...
colour
Rainer Rilke | Shuntaro Tanikawa
poets
...
fonts
...
fonts
loose current favourites
"The Paper Menagerie"
sf novels
...
colour
Rainer Rilke | Shuntaro Tanikawa
poets
...
fonts
...
fonts
recent activities
12/2025
poster presentation
ACM SIGGRAPH Asia 2025
12/2025
research visit to Thailand
field work
9/2025
tour guide (mediator)
Ars Electronica Festival 2025
2025
international research opportunities programme (IROP)
Imperial College London
recent activities
12/2025
poster presentation
ACM SIGGRAPH Asia 2025
12/2025
research visit to Thailand
field work
9/2025
tour guide (mediator)
Ars Electronica Festival 2025
2025
international research opportunities programme (IROP)
Imperial College London
recent activities
12/2025
poster presentation
ACM SIGGRAPH Asia 2025
12/2025
research visit to Thailand
field work
9/2025
tour guide (mediator)
Ars Electronica Festival 2025
2025
international research opportunities programme (IROP)
Imperial College London