Other Awarded Works
- Fashion brand shopping bags (cl: National Standard)
- Fashion brand posters (cl: Ladies Newyorker)
- Culture magazine design (cl: Hakuhodo)
- Magazine-style book design (cl: Gakken)
- Coasters for the designer’s own café (cl: Bluemark)
Atsuki KIKUCHI
Born in Tokyo in 1974. Attended Musashino Art University, majoring in sculpture. In 1995, while still a student, established Neo Standard Graphics Inc. and began work as a graphic designer. In 2000, founded Bluemark Co., Ltd. As an art director, works in creating branding images, etc. for fashion brands and the like. Presently in charge of visual identity for the Aomori Museum of Art, opening in July 2006.
Other Awarded Works
- Innerwear shop CI/posters/original soap logo (cl: Wacoal)
- Toy brand posters/event sign goods (cl: Rinden)
- Pastry & café restaurant website (cl: Caslon)
Akiko SEKIMOTO
Born in Tokyo in 1976. In 2000, graduated from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, majoring in general design. After completing a Masters degree in the same course at the same university in 2002, joined Draft Co., Ltd. In 2005, received the Tokyo ADC Award. Main clients include Bourgmarche (innerwear shop), Une nana cool (innerwear shop), Aco (accessory brand) and Rinden (toy brand).
Other Awarded Works
- Fashion brand catalogs/shopping bags/magazine ad (cl: United Arrows)
Kaoru TAKAI
Born in Tokyo in 1967. Graduated from Tama Art University. After initially working in Suntory’s advertising division, in 2002 joined Sun-Ad Co., Ltd. Recent clients include Suntory Ltd., United Arrows Ltd. (“Green Label Relaxing” and “Another Edition” fashion brands), CLASSICS the Small Luxury (handkerchief shop) and Franc franc (brand of everyday goods). Awards received to date include Tokyo ADC Award and Asahi Advertising Award.
