Most projects start with a discovery call to understand your goals, constraints, and timeline. From there, I'll send a proposal outlining scope, deliverables, and cost.

Once we're aligned, we work in focused phases, from research, to concept, refinement, and delivery — with regular check-ins so there are no surprises.

I work remotely, but I'm flexible depending on what the project needs.

My focus is web and product design, but I'm happy to take on branding, marketing assets, and other creative work depending on the scope.

If something falls outside my wheelhouse, I'll tell you upfront and can point you toward someone who's a better fit.

Both. I'm based in Tokyo and work with Japanese companies and international organizations.

My working language is English, but I can accommodate Japanese-language projects and communication depending on the engagement.

I’ve worked in both agencies in Japan as well as U.S., and am used to the nuances in both environments — especially cultural working styles.

Projects generally range from ¥500,000 to ¥3,000,000+, depending on scope and complexity.

Smaller engagements like landing pages or audits sit on the lower end; full product or brand projects are higher.

I'll always provide a clear, itemized proposal before anything starts — no surprises.

A freelancer often executes tasks. An independent designer usually owns outcomes: goals, structure, decision-making, and delivery.

Absolutely. I often coordinate with devs for handoff, QA, and launch support so design doesn't get "lost in translation."

With former experience as a Project Manager for five years, I understand end-to-end project flow, and bring that into every creative project that comes across my desk.

I'm comfortable creating detailed specs, component documentation, and handoff-ready assets so your dev team can hit the ground running. I'm also happy to join standups or Slack channels if that helps things move faster.

It depends on scope, but most projects run between 4 and 12 weeks.

A focused landing page or brand content refresh might wrap in a month; a full product design engagement typically takes 8–12 weeks or more.

Timeline depends on scope, feedback cycles, and your team's availability. I'll give you a realistic schedule upfront.

I don't disappear at delivery. I'll walk you through the final work, hand over all files and documentation, and answer any questions your team has.

If something small needs fixing after handoff, just reach out. For larger updates or new directions, we can scope that as a new project.