Open Bookmarks Co. is a freelance design project by Takashi Hirakimoto based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. 8+ experience at advertising agencies. Specialties are graphic design, web design, eCommerce, branding through UX design.
Open Bookmarks Co. is a freelance design project by Takashi Hirakimoto based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. 8+ experience at advertising agencies. Specialties are graphic design, web design, eCommerce, branding through UX design.
Open Bookmarks Co. specializes in developing an outstanding MVP (Minimum Valuable Product) brand/website with a focus on UX design. Your MVP brand/website will be launched within 8 weeks, enabling you to swiftly test your business demand and lead-generation capabilities.
Open Bookmarks Co. specializes in developing an outstanding MVP (Minimum Valuable Product) brand/website with a focus on UX design. Your MVP brand/website will be launched within 8 weeks, enabling you to swiftly test your business demand and lead-generation capabilities.
Issue
6 Common Problems Client Has
Attempting a solo approach led to a six-month incomplete project, lacking a cohesive website identity.
Attempting a solo approach led to a six-month incomplete project, lacking a cohesive website identity.
An outdated, non-responsive site developed in-house or on Fiverr fails to reflect our brand effectively.
An outdated, non-responsive site developed in-house or on Fiverr fails to reflect our brand effectively.
Poor website performance and low organic traffic indicate a need for strategic optimization.
Poor website performance and low organic traffic indicate a need for strategic optimization.
Absence of a defined brand identity, logomark, or style guide impacts overall website cohesion.
Absence of a defined brand identity, logomark, or style guide impacts overall website cohesion.
Inconsistent communication across business, website, and social media platforms hampers brand messaging.
Inconsistent communication across business, website, and social media platforms hampers brand messaging.
Lack of data analysis inhibits informed decision-making for website improvement.
Lack of data analysis inhibits informed decision-making for website improvement.
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“Thank you for your work, Takashi. It was a pleasure working with you. I am pleased with how my branding and website turned out. I would work with you again in the future.”
K. Mackey
Founder
Founder.Support
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“Takashi has been superb from start to finish, helping us articulate on paper what was in our heads, which for a new start up is not the easiest thing to do. We’d have no hesitation of working with him again in future.”
S. Watling
Director
Gather
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“Takashi’s EXCEEDED our organization’s expectations. He helped us rebrand our entire organization’s image SUCCESSFULLY. He listens attentively, communicates well, and makes the project very collaborative.”
F. Ibare-Jones
Marketing Coordinator
BREAKAWAY
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“As stated, Takashi was an exceptional partner and he helped us accomplish what we set out to do. Our website looks fantastic and he did everything he could to ensure that it was implemented correctly.”
V. Nguyen
Marketing Coordinator
SPARTA GARAGE
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“Takashi understood the required job. Took time to understand what color and branding elements would work well for my niche business. Took directions well and adaptable to my recommendations for the brand identity.”
D. Duong
CMO
180° – ONE EIGHTY°
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“Takashi created investor sheets. I was amazed by his creativity. Excellent experience and top-notch design work. Fantastic communication and work end result. Look forward to working with you in the future.”
J. Rager
Co-Founder
Blockroots
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“Takashi absorbed brand message and purpose. Then, he created graphics for our social media, Medium, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter. Kept consistency and created impactful visuals. We are satisfied to work with him.”
A. Price
CMO
Symetria.io
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“Takashi did a great job on our social media. We regularly update our contents to improve conversions, and he is always quick to implement changes we request. Their monthly reports are also extremely valuable to us.”
D. Johner
Digital Marketing Manager
Tourism Vancouver
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“Takashi is very accommodating to our needs. He has solid skills and is very communicative. We are able to get the final work fast and exactly to our liking. Would work with him again.”
X. Ding
Marketing Manager
Xenon Health
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“Takashi was very communicative and finished the job well before the deadline. We appreciate mockup. Takashi’s communication and adherence to the schedule was very strong!”
J. Litvenenko
Social Media Coordinator
Keto Krate
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“Takashi did all of the work we had asked of him and beyond. He really went the extra step to ensure that we got what we wanted. He was professional and completed all the work successfully. I would use Takashi’s services again.”
M. Papantoniou
Director
Pap Solutions Pty Ltd.
Design Process
Build Trust Through UX Design.
Whether a branding project or web design project, I take the same process below.
Feature Works
Branding, Graphic/Web Design & UX/UI Design.
Clients
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Clients
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“This formula for life and work is composed of three elements: ability, effort, and attitude.”
“Business of Design.”
“Design has to contribute client grow and leave a certain result.”
“Designer has to design their life.”
FAQ
5 Common Questions Client Asks
Blog
Business of Design, Study of Design & Life of Design.
Let’s Work Together
Tell Me More About Your Project.
Please feel free to get in touch anytime, whether for work inquiries or to just say hi, to info@openbookmarks.co. I am currently accepting a new project, and always excited to hear interesting proposals. Request a free estimate for your project. I’m ready!