About

Ono Design Studio is a branding and design studio based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.
The Ono Design Studio logo is a simple transformation of my last name’s kanji character.  It represents my design motto: free, flexible and high-flying like a bird!

My last name means “delicious” in Hawaiian. I believe a good design should be “ono.” Whether cooking a simple or complex dish, a good chef makes the most of the materials on hand to execute an ono creation. It is the same with graphic design. At Ono Design Studio, I can cook up something delicious for you, whatever the ingredients you bring me.

 

If you are looking for someone who has bilingual skills and bicultural sensitivity (Japanese/English), then the Ono Design Studio is a one stop place for you.

 

I am looking forward to talking to you about your new project.

 

Aloha,

Etsuko Ono

RESEARCH / CREATE

Making just a pretty or cool thing is not the graphic designer’s goal. Delivering information by visual means in the most effective way is. The information could be your message, brand philosophy or mission. After intensively researching your project or business, Ono Design Studio will organize that information and create the visual that best embodies your message.

WRITING / TRANSLATION

Are you okay with your okay translated materials? Is your Japanese material as good as your original English material? Such a quality gap is often found in restaurant menus, brochures, store signage and the like. Ono Design Studio can create equally high quality materials in both English and Japanese. Writing and translation service is also available.

VISUAL / ILLUSTRATION

A picture is worth a thousand words. Visual content can be much more compelling than dry text. Ono Design Studio can create for you various types of visual materials, including illustrations, maps, information graphics and more. Style and colors will be selected taking into careful consideration the content and cultural context.

DESIGN CONSULTING

Are you fully satisfied with your current design outcomes? Do you feel “lost in translation” when you have a design talk with your team even though you speak the same language? Many companies and organizations are struggling with ways to break their tunnel vision. Being subjective is not easy especially if you are in the same circle for a long time. You see things differently when you look through an outsider’s perspective. Let me be the third person to see your project with fresh eyes.

Services

Small or big, Ono Design Studio is ready and able to take on your project.

From a tiny business card to a huge store sign, a simple restaurant menu to whole store branding.

Please do not hesitate to inquire about your project with Ono Design Studio regardless of size.

BRAND IDENTITY

  • Logos
  • Brand guides
  • Business cards
  • Signage
  • Store visuals

MARKETING TOOLS

  • Brochures
  • Flyers
  • Postcards
  • Posters
  • Menus
  • Websites
  • Editorial design

PRODUCT PACKAGE

  • Packaging
  • Labels

WORK

Contact

I’d love to hear from you

I am open to taking on new projects and clients who are particularly interested in reaching out to both the English and Japanese audiences. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

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