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Specializing in solution-driven design for internet-related businesses,
new companies, and venture startups.
Aligning your brand strategy with your business goals.

Solution
Driven
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Design Philosophy

Your customers deserve designs that are both smart AND beautiful. Partner with us and use design to achieve your business goals, resolve problems, and visually inspire both new and existing customers. We’re always excited to help you find the visual, communication, and branding styles that connect your customers to you as a brand.

UI Design

Partner with us to create user-friendly apps that keep customers coming back for more.

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App Design, UI/UX

Website Design

Impress your customers with visually stunning and clearly understandable websites that get the job done right.

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Web Design

Advertisement

Attract new customers with eye-catching content that highlights your services and products.

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Print Design

Brand Design

Visually represent your identity with design that represents your passion and brand vision.

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Print Design

Takuya SaekiProfessional Freelance UI Designer, Art Director, Web Designer

My Profile

Takuya Saeki graduated from the Japan Design Academy in 2002. After graduation, he worked for various advertising and design agencies before assuming the role of art director at KDDI Web Communications Inc. As director, he oversaw the design work of a wide range of print and digital marketing material for companies such as CPI and Jimdo.

In 2012, he established his design agency “Smooth and Friendly” based in Shibuya, Tokyo, where he began honing his skills as a solo designer. Since his move to freelance, he has worked with dozens of business, helping them design websites, apps, magazine advertisements, catalogs, brochures, and flyers. Alongside his extensive background in print and web design, Saeki specializes in working together with businesses for project planning, design concept development, visual direction, and branding material.

In July 2020, he received the Bronze Prize in the A’ Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design category at the A' Design Award & Competition.

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