About me
Favorite food: Carne Asada Burrito
Favorite place: Hawaii
Inspired by: Designers Republic
Tea or Coffee: Coffee!!!
Hobby: Gaming
Favorite movie genre: Sci-fi, Cyberpunk
Favorite music: Synthwave, Drum N Bass
Hello,
I'm Toshi, a passionate graphic designer with a keen eye for creativity and a strong commitment to turning ideas into visually captivating experiences. With a diverse background in both print and digital design, I bring a unique blend of artistic flair and technical proficiency to every project I undertake.
I thrive on transforming concepts into compelling visual stories that resonate with audiences and effectively communicate messages. My design journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of color theory, typography, layout principles, and the latest design trends.
Whether it's crafting stunning logos, designing engaging marketing materials or creating immersive user interfaces, I approach each task with enthusiasm and dedication. I believe in the power of design to make a lasting impact and inspire meaningful connections between brands and their audiences.
I'm always eager to collaborate with fellow creatives, clients and teams to bring innovative ideas to life. Let's work together to elevate your brand and create designs that leave a lasting impression.
Info
Current location: Arizona
Personal
I am an ambitious, hard working multidisciplinary designer with over 15 years of experience. I currently live in a small town and have been extremely busy as an in house Graphic Designer. However, there comes a time when one needs to venture out for more creative outlets and extend past the rural area in which I reside.
I want to expand my knowledge and expand my skill set with projects that I can deeply get involved with. I am currently looking for a remote creative outlet in the advertising, medical or freelance world. Of course I am always open to other opportunities, as long as the work is tasteful and wonderful.
My skill set extends from print production, digital design, marketing, working with and helping clients over multiple projects and campaigns.
I am a nerd for creative stuff.
Experience
Little Grim Entertainment
Graphic Designer : : UI Game Designer : : UI Website Designer
Responsible for crafting visually captivating and immersive experiences that enhance the gaming brand's identity. Designing game interfaces, promotional materials, marketing visuals, packaging, and digital content. Collaborating with game developers, artists, and marketing teams, I am ensuring that the visual elements align with the game's narrative, mechanics, and target audience. By skillfully blending creative marketing with technical expertise, I contribute to the overall gaming experience, attracting players, fostering engagement, and establishing a cohesive visual presence across various platforms and marketing channels.
Allegra Marketing
Senior Designer
Specialized in translating clients' ideas and concepts into tangible printed and digital materials. Created visually appealing layouts for items such as business cards, brochures, posters, banners, and packaging. Ensuring precision in dimensions, color accuracy, and typography, I collaborated closely with clients to understand their vision, offer design suggestions, and produce print-ready files that align with both branding guidelines and the capabilities of the press and printing equipment. Through my meticulous attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics, I contributed to the production of high-quality print and digital products that effectively convey messages, enhance brands and leave a lasting impact on audiences. Established and maintained an office file management system that increased workflow throughout the office. Also responsible for maintaining and oversee workflow of 50-100 projects per week.
Freelance
Graphic Designer
Creating stunning work for fantastic people. Engaged in client consultations, interpreting briefs to conceptualize and execute visually compelling designs that align with client goals and target audiences. Managed the entire design process, from ideation to final delivery and communicated with clients to maintain relationships. Handled feedback and ensure project success while navigating the demands of a dynamic and competitive industry. Clients in the past and present include Outrigger Hotels, Hawaiian Host, Aniki Entertainment, Trinity Crew, Flash Promotions, Pussycat Lounge, Keech Investments, Arizona Realty, Mullooly Investments, AVCR, MSI Realty, Oahu Media, Pint+Jigger, Square Barrels, MidCity Restaurant Supply, and Wave Waikiki.
WorldPoint Interactive
Localization Specialist
Responsible for adapting and tailoring content, products, or services to effectively resonate with specific target markets and cultural contexts. This involves linguistic and cultural adaptation, ensuring that everything from language to visual elements aligns with the preferences, norms and sensitivities of the local audience. By meticulously considering nuances in language, design, imagery, and user experience, I facilitated seamless communication and engagement, ultimately enhancing global accessibility and relevance for a diverse range of regions and demographics.
Wave Waikiki
Art Director
Crafted visually captivating promotional materials that capture the essence of the nightclub's atmosphere and events. Designed vibrant and dynamic posters, flyers and digital content that effectively communicate upcoming parties, DJ performances, themed nights, and special offers. By skillfully integrating typography, imagery, and design elements, I created a cohesive visual identity that entices and engages the target audience, contributing to the nightclub's branding success and enhancing the overall nightlife experience.
HonBlue
Intern
Collaborated with the design team to assist in creating a diverse range of visual materials, encompassing both print and digital mediums. This involved tasks such as generating design concepts, refining layouts, editing images, producing mockups, and supporting ongoing projects. Expanded knowledge to navigate design software and tools, receives feedback to refine their skills, and gains exposure to industry standards and collaborative practices, all while contributing to the team's creative endeavors and building a foundation for their future design career.
HCC - University of Hawaii
Student
As a graphic design student, I immersed myself in a comprehensive creative journey to master the art of visual communication. They learn to ideate and conceptualize design projects, refined my technical skills using industry-standard software, experiment with typography and color theory and develop a keen eye for aesthetics. Through coursework, critiques, and practical projects, I explored diverse design mediums such as print, digital, and branding, while also delving into design history and theory. This holistic education equiped me to translate ideas into compelling visuals, fostering the ability to craft impactful designs that convey messages, evoke emotions and solve visual communication challenges.
Skills
Branding and Identity
Understanding how to create cohesive visual identities that represent a brand's personality and values.
The ability to generate unique and innovative ideas, concepts, and designs is at the core of graphic design.
Typography
Understanding how to effectively use fonts, typefaces, and lettering to create visually appealing and readable designs.
Color Theory
Proficiency in selecting and combining colors harmoniously to evoke specific emotions and convey messages.
Layout and Composition
Skill in arranging visual elements, images, and text to create balanced and aesthetically pleasing designs.
Adobe Creative Suite
Proficiency in software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, which are industry-standard tools for graphic design.
Visual Communication
The ability to convey complex ideas and messages through visual elements, ensuring clarity and engagement.
Communication
Effective communication skills for understanding client briefs, articulating design choices, and collaborating with team members.
Precise execution of designs with careful consideration of spacing, alignment, and accuracy.
Problem-Solving
A knack for finding creative solutions to design challenges and adapting to different project requirements.
Time Management
Effective planning and organization skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Print Production
Knowledge of printing processes, color profiles, and file preparation for successful print outcomes.
Print Design
Knowledge of print processes, specifications, and file formats for creating materials like brochures, business cards, and posters.
Familiarity with digital design for web and social media, including creating user-friendly interfaces and optimizing images for various platforms.
Adaptability
Keeping up with design trends, technologies, and tools to stay relevant in a constantly evolving field.
Cultural Sensitivity
Awareness of cultural differences and the ability to create designs that are respectful and inclusive.
Feedback Acceptance
Willingness to accept constructive criticism and use it to improve designs and skills.
Client Relations
Building positive relationships with clients through effective communication and understanding their needs.