We are a community of Design and Communication Professionals in Tokyo. Our main focus is to network and get advice about working in Tokyo’s creative environment.

1. TOKYO GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Project Presentation
by Riccardo Parenti
edited by Tim O’Hanlon

2. we wants to do:
WHAT

3. Create a great website which acts as
an informational hub for connecting
foreign and local designers to the
Tokyo (and Japan’s) design industry.

4. we wants to do it:
WHY

5. Because there are many designers who want
to work in Japan but there are limited
informational resources available.
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6. Because there is a large design community
in Japan and many events but few
resources which facilitate relationships
between the various parties.
There is no go to resource in english.
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7. Because Japan is on the cusp of becoming a
far more globally focused country.
International designers can add great value to
Japanese design firms by assisting Japan in
connecting with the world and bringing their
work to a global standard.
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8. we do it:
HOW

9. Informative articles
about Designing in Japan, that are aimed
at both new and established designers.
Topics are broad and cover everything
from studio life to practical
information on tools/software

10. Interviews
with designers from international
backgrounds who are working in Japan.
We aim to cover general information
about how they arrived here, why they
are working in Japan and their view on
design and life in Japan.

11. Cross Cultural Exchanges
What a Japanese design studio wants
from an international designer.
What is our responsibility as
international designers in Japan.

12. Practical Tips
Japanese Design Vocabulary.
What level of Japanese do you
realistically need to work in a studio.
How to survive the job hunt.
Where are the studios (design hubs) .
Things to know before moving to Tokyo.

13. FIND US!
On our Facebook page
or
On the LinkedIn Group