Introduction
Meeting People Beyond The Nationality. This Is The Meaning Of Life.
Name: Takashi Hirakimoto
Title: Freelance Web/Graphic Designer
Expertise: Branding through UX Design Principle
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Member: Webflow Expert (Certified Pro Partner)
Affected: Kazuo Inamori, Dale Carnegie, Donald Miller, Chris Do, Daniel Priestley
I worked for an advertising agency as a graphic designer in Tokyo for 6 years. I worked hard every day and I enjoyed it because I absolutely love my work. It felt good to be continuously improving my skill and meeting client needs. I deeply enjoy working with people and I’d like to meet many people in my life. Hence, why I’m now in North America.
Hidetoshi Nakata, a veteran Japanese soccer player, said Life is a Journey, when he finished his career. These words have influenced me and I think about them all the time. That’s why I quit the company in Japan and went to work abroad. I am highly motivated by a passion for learning and a desire to explore.
I believe design is about the right mix of function and art. I work towards effective and high-quality ads. Furthermore, I feel that Design is a Language. I help my clients to realize their vision and refine their branding. I constantly and consistently strive to meet client goals beyond expectations. It is truly meaningful work.
“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
“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
“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
Values & Skills
Improve At Least 1mm Every Day.
Value:
Build trust through UX design.
Service:
Web/Graphic Design, Branding, UX Design & Digital Marketing.
Purpose:
Contribute to the client’s business growth.
Process:
Approach a client’s issue through design thinking. → Details
Goal:
Better than before.
Capabilities
Increase Brand Awareness and Contribute to Your Business growth.
Web Design
Responsive Web Design: Create designs that adapt seamlessly to all screen sizes and devices, providing an optimal user experience and better search engine rankings.
Custom Website Development: Craft unique websites tailored to clients’ branding and objectives, ensuring better user engagement and improved SEO performance.
User-Centered Interface Design: Prioritize user preferences and behavior, leading to intuitive interfaces that enhance user satisfaction and boost SEO.
Front-end Development Expertise: Implement clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code for efficient website performance, positively impacting SEO rankings.
CMS Integration for Easy Content Updates: Integrate user-friendly content management systems, enabling clients to update content effortlessly, which contributes to better SEO.
E-commerce Solutions for Conversions: Design user-friendly online stores with seamless checkout processes, leading to increased conversions and improved search engine visibility.
Branding
Logo Design and Brand Identity Development: Create unique and memorable logos, develop cohesive brand identities, and ensure versatility for effective SEO and marketing impact.
Brand Guidelines and Style Manuals: Craft comprehensive brand guidelines, maintain consistency across all brand communications, and optimize for better SEO performance.
Visual Identity Design (Color Palette, Typography, etc.): Choose appropriate colors and typography, design visual elements, and enhance brand visibility for SEO.
Brand Collateral (Business Cards, Letterheads, etc.): Design professional and consistent collateral, create branded templates, and reinforce brand presence for improved SEO.
Brand Naming and Tagline Creation: Develop impactful brand names and taglines, ensure SEO-friendly choices, and conduct trademark research.
Brand Consultation and Auditing: Provide expert brand strategy advice, conduct audits for SEO enhancement, and recommend improvements.
UX / UI
User Research and Personas: Conduct in-depth research to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points, and develop data-informed personas for SEO-driven design decisions.
Wireframing and Prototyping: Create wireframes and interactive prototypes for SEO-friendly design, iterating based on feedback.
Information Architecture: Organize content logically with clear navigation for better SEO performance.
User Journey Mapping: Visualize user experiences, identify SEO-focused improvements to align design with needs and goals.
Intuitive and User-Friendly Interface Design: Create easily navigable interfaces with clear visual hierarchies, optimizing user flow for improved SEO.
Interaction Design (Micro-interactions, Animations, etc.): Implement purposeful micro-interactions and animations for engaging and subtle SEO-driven design outcomes.
Graphic Design
Print Design (Brochures, Flyers, Posters, etc.): Create visually appealing designs for print materials, ensuring high-resolution files for effective marketing collateral.
Digital Illustrations and Artwork: Craft custom digital illustrations and artwork, including brand-aligned characters and icons.
Infographics and Data Visualization: Design engaging infographics with clear visualizations for better user understanding.
Packaging Design: Develop eye-catching packaging designs that align with the brand’s identity and usability.
Social Media Graphics and Banners: Design compelling graphics for social media, increasing engagement and brand awareness.
Visual Content for Blogs and Websites: Create engaging visuals for blog posts and websites, enhancing storytelling and user experience with consistent designs.
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing Graphics: Design eye-catching visuals for social media posts, cover images, and profile pictures to boost engagement and shareability.
Email Marketing Templates: Design responsive email templates with brand elements and CTAs for improved conversions.
Display Advertising Graphics: Create attention-grabbing banner ads with compelling visuals to increase click-through rates.
Digital Ad Design (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc.): Design custom graphics aligned with ad copy and target audience, A/B testing for optimized performance.
Lead Magnet and eBook Design: Design visually appealing lead magnets and professional eBooks with engaging visuals.
Call-to-Action (CTA) Design: Create clear and persuasive CTAs with contrasting colors and compelling copy to improve conversions.
Design Thinking
Empathy: Understand user needs through interviews, surveys, and behavior analysis; create user personas for different audiences.
Define the Problem: Identify website goals from the user’s viewpoint; analyze feedback and define user scenarios.
Ideation: Brainstorm design concepts, styles, and layouts; experiment with typography and colors.
Prototyping: Build wireframes, prototypes, and mockups; utilize tools for responsive designs.
Testing and Feedback: Conduct usability tests and gather feedback; perform A/B tests for improvements.
Iterative Approach: Embrace agile design and prioritize feedback-driven improvements.
Bookshelf
Life of Design.
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