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Design Services in Japan
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Design Services sector based in Japan. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
366 on file
Btrax
btrax is a design and innovation company based in San Francisco and Tokyo, helping brands launch, grow, and succeed in the Japan and U.S. markets. We deliver results through a bilingual, bicultural team with expertise in design, technology, and marketing — bridging cultural and language barriers to unlock new opportunities and accelerate global growth. Our Services User and Market Research We uncover insights into customer behavior, cultural context, and market dynamics to guide strategic decisions and ensure your product or service resonates in the target market. Market Entry and Growth We help you navigate the complexities of launching and scaling in the Japan and U.S. markets — from go-to-market strategy and positioning to partnership development and growth acceleration. Brand Localization We adapt your brand for new markets by aligning messaging, visuals, and experiences with local culture and expectations — making your brand meaningful and relevant to global audiences. Learn more about us: https://btrax.com/
11 to 50 staff
Moon Creative Lab
Are you hungry to make people’s lives better? Do you frame problems around people’s actual lived needs? Do you wish you could work across disciplines, across industries, and across cultures? If you’re nodding excitedly, you should know about Moon. Moon Creative Lab is a human-centered venture studio that powers the creation of new businesses. Moon’s mission is to help Mitsui & Co, one of Japan’s largest organizations, in its pursuit to become a more future-forward, entrepreneurial company. We work to unlock the creativity of Mitsui’s strong global workforce to build innovative businesses that will have an exponential impact on the world. We do this by bringing together the best talent in design, engineering, product and more to create bold new ventures from zero to launch. Moon transforms ideas into bold new ventures and provides the resources and expertise to light the way to a more creative future. We are human-centered in our approach and hands-on in our delivery. Our team of talented designers, engineers, product leaders and marketers help our idea owners connect with real users to create prototypes and MVPs and bring them to market quickly. Moon is looking for people who are passionate about unlocking the innate creativity of others while designing impactful businesses. Come join us!
11 to 50 staff
Paradigm
Paradigm is a full-service digital creative agency based in Tokyo. Our Capabilities Research & Brainstorming — Branding Identity — Copywriting and Content Strategy — Graphic Design — Wireframing & Prototyping — Information Architecture — User Experience Design — User Interface Design — Website Design & Development — Video & Motion Graphics Production — Support, SEO & Hosting
11 to 50 staff
Morisawa Inc
Morisawa is Japan’s premier type foundry with a proven track record of supporting the typographic culture of Asian languages. With nearly 100 years of typeface experience, a portfolio of over fonts, and partnerships with font vendors around the world, Morisawa knows the typeface needs of languages around the world. No other font vendor in the world offers as many variations of Asian language fonts as we do.
201 to 500 staff
Ziba Design
Ziba is a global innovation and design agency headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with offices in Tokyo, Japan and Taipei, Taiwan. For over 40 years, Ziba has built enduring connections between people and brands, shaping industries and launching iconic products and services—like the USB flash drive and Heinz ketchup bottles, as well as reshaping sectors such as retail banking and grocery shopping. From digital experiences and physical products to services, Ziba has delivered transformative solutions for brands like Nike, FedEx, GE, Microsoft, Daimler, and P&G. Known for balancing bold innovation with strategic risk management, Ziba continues to shape the future of business by creating relevant branded customer experiences.
11 to 50 staff
Birdman
People's values, media, everything continues to change rapidly. Social issues are becoming increasingly important and cannot be ignored in business. What is it that moves people in an age when the conventional, orthodox methods are no longer applicable? We believe that it is strategies backed by sharp insights and crazy creativity that exceeds expectations. We are a Strategy & Crazy Company that solves social and business challenges with a strategic playfulness. To create out-of-the-box solutions by crossing business, creativity, and technology. This is our strength at Birdman. We will continue to support your business growth by promoting DX, which is an important issue, building marketing strategies, and providing "visible" advertising and promotions that make full use of digital technology. We have awarded more than 450 national and international awards, including the Cannes Lions, Clio Awards, and One Show. Strategy & CrazyBirdmanDX"" Cannes LionsClio Awards, One Show450
51 to 200 staff
Fabric
We’re a design firm using human insight and practical innovation to help businesses scale and thrive. We partner with companies in Japan and globally to design future-ready brands, products, services, and experiences. We’ve been helping our partners scale and thrive for over 20 years, working with: Corporates, Scaleups, Startups, and Government.
11 to 50 staff
Neuromagic
Neuromagic Co,Ltd. is a digital interactive production agency that develops solutions to clients’ challenges and brings them to life in the digital world. Offers creative, technical and marketing services for digital all under one roof.
51 to 200 staff
A.C.O. Inc. Design Consulting Firm
Yard https://yard.aco-tokyo.com/
11 to 50 staff
Skydea
Skydea is a creative team in Tokyo with roots in Silicon Valley & Boston and run by designer entrepreneurs. We provide bilingual services for UI/UX design and development, strategy, and a variety of graphic design services.
11 to 50 staff
Tacto Inc
Experience design consultancy
11 to 50 staff
Tom Dixon Studio
Our Story Established in 2002, Tom Dixon is a British design and manufacturing brand with a commitment to innovation. We design, develop and sell extraordinary objects and spaces for everyday use, including lighting, furniture and interiors. The company has a well-established global customer base which has achieved double digit growth over recent years and is set to continue this trend over the next 5 years. The company has offices in London, New York and Hong Kong, and launches new collections annually at the Milan furniture fair. More information about us can be found at @tomdixonstudio |
51 to 200 staff
Aq
AQ is a team of designers, developers and researchers building products that help people do great things and learn from the world around them. Founded in Tokyo, 2004. In Paris since 2014.
11 to 50 staff
Curiosity Tokyo
Curiosity is a multidisciplinary studio based in Tokyo, created by french designer Gwenael Nicolas. The studio is constantly redefining the boundary of design, from interior design to architecture and product design. Not in a philosophical way but realisticaly by collaborating with a large spectrum of companies and clients, to create new products, develop new materials and define new design identities. The recognizable characteristics of Gwenael Nicolas’ designs are translucency, emotional coloring and attractive forms. If you use his products or encounter his spaces, you quickly realize that his designs are not simply about obvious beauty but that considerable thought has also gone into their functionality. The designs originate from a storyboard with subjects as central focus to which he always incorporates an element of discovery and unpredictability.
11 to 50 staff
Fourdigit Inc
Since 2001, FOURDIGIT Inc. has started business to provide all kinds of digital contents and services including web creation. Today, we are involved in various client digital strategies and web strategies, providing research, UX design, UI design, development & operation support and creators outsourcing. We are aiming to be the No.1 Design & Tech company to contribute our sociality. The company identity: To deliver Happiness for stakeholders. Happiness has very diversified definitions to each person. People are looking for different happinesses, which depends on different life stages and backgrounds. Not only clients, end-users, but also business partners and employees, we try to deliver all of stakeholders the "happiness" through conducting service design project and its outcomes. That is the reason why FOURDIGIT pursuits "Design for Delight"
201 to 500 staff
Kesiki Inc
We are creative-minded community who design loved companies to build a Kind Economy from Japan to Global
11 to 50 staff
Cambridge Consultants
We do deep tech, you create the future… we are Cambridge Consultants. We do extraordinary, new-to-the-world deep tech innovation. What is deep tech? It’s a mindset; a bold strategy that harnesses radical science and engineering to achieve things no-one else can. It enables our clients to gain unassailable commercial advantage from defendable technology that they own. Markets are redefined, and the world takes notice. As the deep tech powerhouse of Capgemini, we’re ready to work with you to create technologies, services and products that have never been seen before. And which will transform business, society and the planet. If your ambition is to shatter the status quo, it’s time to get the future you want – with the power of deep tech. We are global team of 800 bright, talented people, delivering work across 35 countries from offices in Cambridge (UK) Boston (USA), Singapore and Tokyo. We have more than 140 laboratories and over square feet of world-class design and development facilities. Our people are united by the ambition to turn brilliant, breakthrough ideas into scaled technologies, products and services. Cambridge Consultants is trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands and most ambitious start-ups to achieve their critical technology-based aspirations – and we’ve been doing it for more than 60 years.
501 to 1000 staff
Material Bank Japan
Material Bank Japan is the first international expansion of Material Bank — the world’s largest material sampling platform for architects and designers. We streamline the way design professionals discover and order material samples, offering a single platform that allows users to search across hundreds of brands and receive samples in one box, delivered by the next morning. Our advanced logistics center in Japan leverages robotics to ensure fast, efficient, and sustainable delivery throughout Japan.
11 to 50 staff
Groovesync, Inc
groovesync, inc. HEAD OFFICE 2-15-10 6F NISHI-WASEDA, SHINJUKU-KU, TOKYO 169-0051 JAPAN MEGURO OFFICE 2-24-22-303 SENZOKU, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO JAPAN Business Contents DesignWeb Planning, Creation, ManagementBrand ConsultingSoftware DevelopmentEditWritingEvent Producing, ManagementFacilities Planningetc.
11 to 50 staff
Kontrapunkt
We are Kontrapunkt. A strategic brand agency working across strategy, design, technology, and storytelling to excite people and inspire change. Drop by our offices in the heart of Copenhagen, and you’ll have already immersed yourself in some of Kontrapunkt’s proud design heritage along the way - banks, pharmacies, museums and ministries, even the Danish Royal family bear the hallmarks of our craftsmanship. But our work transcends the streets of the Danish capital, taking our talented team of over fifty designers, strategists, technologists, and consultants on a journey that spans the globe - from cultural and governmental institutions, to big business and progressive scale-ups. Meanwhile, in Tokyo’s Omotesando, our colleagues in Japan busy themselves with leading brands, such as Nissan, Shiseido, Mitsubishi Motors and Tasaki. Humility, sensitivity and meticulous attention to detail is what brought us to Japan. What unites us is our shared willingness to partner with thought-leaders to create a new agenda and inspire positive impact on the world.
51 to 200 staff
Lighting Planners Associates
Lighting Planners Associates (LPA) is an organisation of lighting specialists established in 1990 led by Kaoru Mende. The goal of LPA is to design and build outstanding lighting environments that enrich our architectural and lighting culture. Today, LPA has a total of 60 unique lighting specialists at its offices in Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong and Shenzhen. While the majority of LPA projects are in the area of architectural lighting design, its many outstanding design accomplishments have reached to residential, hotel, office, commercial, public space, and landscape lighting as well as full-scale urban lighting projects. LPA is regarded as a leading lighting consultancy in the world.
51 to 200 staff
Midas Company, Ltd
45 years' experience as a design and project-management studio, Midas boasts an extensive track record in design and project management, specializing in office interiors. Creating office with theory and sensitivity Work style is currently changing rapidly around the globe. What is important for office is the environment which supports collaboration among skilled workers who contribute with talent autonomously. Benefit from the advanced technologies, people are enabled to work anytime anywhere, hence work style becomes diversified. This situation must arouse a significant question, “what is the meaning of coming to an office?” to every company. “Why does office needs to be changed?” Midas design starts here. Work style as of executing fragmented job assigned to each worker is symbolized with island desk office, which makes it difficult to motivate people and create knowledge. Being free from hierarchical framework and respected as an irreplaceable team member will encourage the motivation and even sales increase. We propose work style transformation through innovative workplace with consideration of management issues on behalf of our clients. Our objective is to create offices that embodies company vision, expresses ideal work style and enables fulfillment of business goal. As a partner for business transformation, Midas will support office creation from all angles.
11 to 50 staff
P.T.Morimura & Associates, Ltd
The key to creating comfortable internal environments is to consider and reproduce the normal natural environment for human comfort while designing to accommodate the technology with which people coexist. The concept is to create comfortable, balanced environment. This concept incorporates the following 3 points. PTM creates harmonious environments for People in present generation to live and works in order to avoid leaving environmental burdens for future generations. PTM recognizes that every elements in an ecosystem must be in a perfect balance for life to flourish PTM is concerned about all elements in nature & their perfect balance. PTM designs integration space of Technology and Environment, which generally conflict each other.
51 to 200 staff
Utsubo
Using innovative technology to promote audacious ideas. Utsubo is all about making memorable experiences for everyone. We bring expertise and innovative vision while staying focused on user-friendliness.
1 to 10 staff
Extremis
Create nothing unless it is both necessary and functional. And if this is the case, do not hesitate to make it beautiful.” This principle, always adhered to by the Shaker communities, perfectly sums up what Extremis does. Extremis does not aspire to simply put beautiful outdoor furniture on the market. Extremis makes 'tools' that make life better. More pleasant. These tools must always be functional. And above all always better than the products already available. In Extremis’ designs every single aspect is the fruit of careful consideration. And each design is always a feast for the eye. Extremis has a mission: combining intelligent design based on Flemish common sense with our famous Burgundian lifestyle. How? By creating a whole range of extraordinary outdoor furniture uniting exceptional functionality and timeless design. The result? Much more than just a furniture range: a lifestyle that brings people together. That lets them enjoy life together. The slogan 'Tools for togetherness' has not been chosen randomly. EXTREMIS NV Couthoflaan 20b B-8972 Poperinge, Belgium +32 57 346020 info@extremis.com BTW BE 0434.625.128 Ondernemingsnummer: 0434 625 128
11 to 50 staff
Enexc&co
We are enexc & Co. We design experience.
1 to 10 staff
Fortmarei
Fortmarei is a Kyoto‑based design studio with a focus on vehicle design: from production-ready sports cars to visionary mobility concepts. Beyond wheels, we apply our skills to product design, graphic design, and 3D visualization. We offer the complete process: from the creation of an original idea to a fully realized design and promotional materials at launch.
1 to 10 staff
Gas As Interface Co., Ltd
Design Licensing, Publication of Artist book. Fashion Apparel Maker, Creative Cosultancy, Import-export of Design goods, Event Organization, Design Identity for Coporation, Artist Management, VISION MADE FORM GAS AS INTERFACE IS A MULTIFACETED PLATFORM THAT BRINGS THE CREATIVITY OF ARTISTS TOGETHER WITH THE NEEDS OF BUSINESS
1 to 10 staff
Half
We are a creative design studio based in Kyoto, Japan.
1 to 10 staff
Onesal
Onesal is a multicultural, multi-disciplined creative studio. Born in Tokyo with a Latin heart. Serving the world.
11 to 50 staff
Sociomedia, Inc
Sociomedia is a design consulting company based in Tokyo. We are specializing in offering great user experiences of various information technologies and services for enterprise, web, mobile, and more. Our solutions are backed up with the expertise in human-computer interaction, usability engineering, and information design- UX Strategy - Design Research - Concept Design - User Interface Design - UX Strategy Forum - Textwell http://sociomedia.com/textwell/
11 to 50 staff
Zyla
Tokyo-based creative studio focused on brand strategy, visual identity, CGI, key art, packaging, and film. We partner with visionary clients to translate bold ideas into beautifully articulated identities, visual communications, and experiences.
1 to 10 staff
Envision Incorporated
Envision Incorporated Envision is an automotive and industrial design consultancy based in Yokohama, Japan, working closely with our partner companies to provide a complete range of design services, from blue-sky concept creation through to engineering development for production. The high level of creativity of our team of designers and CAD modelers is backed up with experience and knowledge from working both in and alongside many of the world’s leading manufacturers. • Design by ENVISION, creating the world of the future. • Design by ENVISION, inspiring dreams and passions. • Design by ENVISION, for a stronger connection between products and people. CAD
11 to 50 staff
Imagemill
A regenerative and ethical branding agency that focuses on solving problems, helping clients transform their brands and organisations into impactful and improved forms of themselves. We use the power of film & design to champion change. WE LEVERAGE DESIGN THINKING TO CREATE, RESTORE & EVOLVE SUSTAINABLE BRANDS Our tools include creativity and imagination. We produce content that moves, and engages your customers on an emotional level. We design impactful media, powerful narratives, and employ an innovative blend of journalistic and branding techniques. We produce award-winning work for advertising, graphic design, web, film, television, music videos, augmented reality, art installations, live events and more. Let’s create a good influence together
1 to 10 staff
Kamimura & Co
Kamimura & Co. is a Japan-based multidisciplinary design studio focusing on visual identity. Our mission is to shape a new culture today with our clients who value the power of design. Originally, in 2011, creative director Makoto Kamimura founded his own design studio then, in 2018, the studio was incorporated as Kamimura & Co, Inc. —What is really essential? This question is always behind us. We see the answer to this question as a “design”, so we do research, planning, prototyping, and visual production in an integrated manner. It is also important for us to recognize the current issues and construct good questions, as the needs change with the times in our society. Visual design is almost in every aspect of communication, from screens to landscapes — we believe that they are necessary for most of us and they are not something special only for a part of people. Likewise, we are convinced that life with intelligence and culture is not a privilege for some people, but they are inherently essential for everyone. Through the process of design, we are aiming to make a creative ecosystem and to contribute to a cultured society. With these principles, we are conducting our design work every day.
1 to 10 staff
Metamation Sheet Metal Cad Cam Software
Metamation provide CAD/CAM software for Design or Import, Punch, Cut (Lasers, Plasma, Waterjet.), Nesting and Press Brakes along with additional automation modules to help bring further improvements to your manufacturing process. With decades of experience in the industry Metamation has been delivering state of the art sheet metal software to users across the world. Metamation has offices in USA, India, Japan, Mexico and the UK and is further supported by multiple channel partners across other regions in the world.
51 to 200 staff
Upcoming.Studio
Alternative creative studio based in Tokyo & Berlin. We collaborate with brands and individuals to build distinctive narratives and experiences with a high emphasis on aesthetics. We work at the intersection of art, design and engineering.
1 to 10 staff
24d-Studio
24d-studio is a multidisciplinary design studio based in Kobe, Japan. We share interest in natural surroundings and digital craftsmanship. We investigate ways to bring nature into our daily life and we operate with the theme “Living with Nature”. Our design implements strong connection between digital and analog methodology, which result into haptic experience that enriches our everyday lifestyle. 24d-studio was established in 2008 by Fumio Hirakawa and Marina Topunova. Our projects range in scale from architecture, interiors, installations, lighting to furniture with a strong implementation of computational design and digital craftsmanship.
1 to 10 staff
Applewasabi Llc
Applewasabi began as an exploration of cooking, nature and culture. Throughout history humans have created tools to help cook the food needed to survive. Our goal at applewasabi is to design products that forge high functionality together with natural beauty. Each product is the result of a meticulous design process in which imagination, traditional craftsmanship and modern technology are combined with the hope of creating products that are as enjoyable to use as they are beautiful to look at. Consumer Product Brands include Kikusumi, Wifondo and Kikusumi Magazine
11 to 50 staff
Cresava
We are a future-focused multidisciplinary design company, with the aim of providing your business, brand or new project with innovative design solutions to achieve its defined and desired goals. As a concept and sustainable orientated company, we understand the importance of telling our client’s story correctly, whilst ensuring we incorporate and make it as environmentally conscious as possible. We believe in today’s climate, this is not a bonus but a necessity, which effectively resonates with our client’s and their market. As a collective professionals, our diverse backgrounds within our respected fields of Branding, Digital Promotions, Product, Fashion, Built & Environment, Market Research and Forecasting, complement one another’s set of skills. All in an effort to help deliver and improve the quality of lifestyle and user experience.
1 to 10 staff
Den Cool
Den Cool is an independent design consultancy led by design director Michele Angeloro. Fascinated by the convergence of art, design, technology and life, I enjoy the process as much as the achievement, and love creating projects that trigger an experience of genuine wonder, togetherness and play. My focus lies in brand identities, interface and motion design, ranging from a holistic to a detail perspective. The studio is located in Chiba, Japan, where I work remotely with clients worldwide.
1 to 10 staff
Dowa International Japan
Manufacturer and design of hairdressing scissors and tools, both own brand and OEM. Also provides branding, design and strategic consulting services for hair & beauty sector.
1 to 10 staff
Id Inc
CIVI http://include.bz/contact/
1 to 10 staff
Imp Co., Ltd
Design Studio
1 to 10 staff
Inc
Inc is a creative company with an inclusive point of view. We support business growth in the areas of branding, localization, and content development for a wide range of businesses, from Japanese companies to international brands. IncBrandingLocalizationContent Development
1 to 10 staff
Jau - Japan Australia United
Australian design in Japan -> 11% for the Planet We bring unique award winning Australian designed lifestyle and interior products to Japan. We work with interior designers and architects to provide a unique selection of bespoke products for projects in Japan. We also provide direct to consumer products available through our web store and our studio located in Shibuya/Yoyogi. We are a 1% for the Planet member, which means donate 1% of all revenue to help with environmental protection, revitalisation and governance.
1 to 10 staff
Kern Inc
An Independent Design Studio in Tokyo focused on Identity Design (Corporate & Brand)
1 to 10 staff
Kool Kage
Designing your marketing, communication, organization strategy, for realizing cross-cultural projects. Kool Kage propose you a solution blending various insights from the whole world.
1 to 10 staff
