Designer / Illustrator / Art Director

AKANE ASO

Graduated from Musashino Art University. Studied graphic design and advertising.

After graduation, I joined BB Media Inc. where I worked mainly on website production and operation for Morinaga Seika, character design, etc. After leaving the company, I worked freelance on various website production and direction.

After that, I went to France.

While attending language school, I worked part-time at a design office in Paris as a designer and illustrator, learning not only design but also foreign working styles and values.

After returning to Japan, I joined CyberAgent, Inc.

I worked on various projects including the launch of Ameba Pigg, production and operation of Ameba Blog, production of smartphone applications, and production and direction of advertisements.

Now I work as a freelancer on a wide range of projects, from the production of various websites and advertisements to pamphlets, posters, and other paper media. I am also active as a design instructor.

I began creating portraits and original character goods, making use of my experience in illustration.

I have also acquired qualifications in pastry and baking, which I enjoy, and I have created and sold pop-up stores and creative custom-made cakes.

I have also been involved in ballet studio productions, utilizing my knowledge of dance and classical ballet, which have been my hobby for many years.

Incorporated in 2020. I am currently working as a designer while managing the company as the representative director.

Specialized advisor at Musashi Koyama Business Support Center. Design instructor.

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