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Hello! I'm Mari.
Nice to meet you :)

I'm a graphic/digital designer with three years of hands-on experience and seven years as a brand strategist.

I’m drawn to the untold stories—the ones behind overlooked brands, emerging ideas, or underappreciated services. I enjoy analyzing cultural trends through the lens of everyday moments, and using those insights to  narratives that resonate. Whether it’s shaping a brand identity, launching a new service, or simply refining how a story is told, my goal is to uncover what makes something truly unique and make it visible through design and storytelling.

I've worked at:
Bellweather Agency
Freelance Graphic Designer
Aug 2024-Present
New York (Remote), USA
VOX Global
Creative Fellow
Oct 2023-Aug 2024
Washington DC, USA
International Rescue Committee
Graphic Designer (Contract)
Feb 2023-Jan 2024
New York, USA
MBLM
Design Intern
Jun 2022-Aug 2022
New York, USA
Hakuhodo Inc
Senior Account Executive
Apr 2014-Jun 2021
Tokyo, Japan
I'm recognized in:
Graphis New Talent Award
Honorable Mention (2023)
UX Design Awards
Nominee (Fall 2023)
Awwwards
Honorable Mention
TypeThursday
Speaker (Oct 2023)
You can reach me from:
Instagram
LinkedIn
Email
I can do:
Strategy
User Research, Project Management, Concept Making, Information Architecture, Wireframing,
Design
Brand Identity, Brand Experience, Product Design, Digital Design, Print/Editorial, Motion Graphics, Art Direction, Social Media Contents
Coding
HTML/CSS, JavaScript, p5.js