My Design
Sleek. Simple. Bold.
Hi, I’m Tomoko. I’m a San Francisco-based Visual Designer who loves using my hands to create something out of nothing. I’m lucky to have grown up in Japan which has influenced my aesthetic: clean and minimalist yet powerful. Think geometric shapes and surprising color combinations. I also have a deep appreciation for illustration, typography, and iconography. Whether creating a logo or hand lettering cards for friends, I’m a perfectionist when it comes to detail.
MY SKILLS
My skill-set spans both the print and digital worlds.
Design is like a journey of discovery
– Derek Parker
My Journey
After almost ten years of working in media marketing at a local TV company in Japan, I decided to better my English and crossed the Yokohama Bay Bridge in 2008 to come to the U.S. While living in the Bay Area, I took a class where I fell in love with how design can speak to someone without saying a word. I’m passionate about the practicality of design. But it’s also just really fun.
MY DISCOVERY
Since becoming a professional designer, I’ve dabbled in everything from food packaging to web design. I value collaboration and communication, using my sales background to inform my approach. With clients, I’ve learned that taking the time to research the latest design trends and what competitors are doing ensures the message reaches the most customers in the most effective way.
Clients
