Ryosuke Uehara
Born in Hokkaido in 1972. Graduated from Tama Art University in 1997 and joined Draft. Recipient of a Tokyo ADC Award in 2000.
Satoru Kubo
Born in Hyogo in 1969. After graduated from University of Tsukuba in 1993 with a degree in visual communication design, joined Draft. Left Draft in 1996, and participated following year in the establishment of This Way, where he continues to work today.
Masayuki Terashima
Born in Sapporo in 1961. After graduated from Hokkaido Institute of Design in 1981, took up employment at Public Center, an advertising agency. Founded Terashima Design in 1992.
Nagi Noda
Born in Tokyo in 1973. After a long period of residence in New York, returned to Japan in 1987. Following tenures I&S and Onuki Design, joined Sun-ad. Recipient of a Tokyo TDC Gold Prize in 1999. Major clients include Toshiba EMI, Laforet Harajuku, Tony Tanaka Holistic Beauty, etc. (Passed away in 2008)
Naomi Hirabayashi
Born in Tokyo in 1968. Graduated from Musashino Art University in 1992, with a major in Scenography Display and Fashion Design. Joined the advertising division of Shiseido. In 2000, received a Tokyo TDC Bronze Prize, Tokyo ADC Award, and New York ADC Gold Prize for graphic and package design for “FSP” cosmetics.