Freelance
Art Direction
Creative Direction
Graphic Design
2022–2026
My approach to vinyl design begins with the idea that a record is not just a surface, but an object. I treat each release as a spatial composition, where sleeve, disc, and material come together to form a cohesive whole. For a electronic ambient duo, I developed a cover that merged sleek 3D forms with retro-futuristic references, integrating the vinyl disc into the visual concept itself. The goal is always to move beyond decoration and create a design that feels inseparable from the music it represents.
Each project starts with a story. For the J-Pop/Rock band 1SHINE, I translated the theme of “taking off” into an abstract composition inspired by 1970s NASA design manuals, capturing a sense of momentum and aspiration. For their comeback single KNOCK, I shifted the language entirely, introducing a physical gesture into the sleeve, as if it had been punched through, reflecting tension, impact, and release. Across projects, I aim to turn narrative into form, where concept, material, and typography work together to communicate an idea without relying on literal imagery.
My visual language often draws from a wide range of cultural references: from Swiss graphic precision to surreal landscapes inspired by artists like Dalí and Moebius. In my work for the Japanese psychedelic rock band Hollow Me, I explored a more abstract, atmospheric direction, translating their sound into dreamlike compositions that feel both familiar and otherworldly. Rather than illustrating music directly, I focus on creating a visual atmosphere that resonates with it, balancing clarity with ambiguity, and structure with emotion.
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