About AQ
| Chris Palmieri | Eiko Nagase |
|---|---|
After studying graphic design and Japanese language and aesthetics, Chris moved to Tokyo in 2001 to begin his design practice. He co-founded AQ in 2004 to bring design basics to cultural organizations with bilingual websites. In his current role as managing director, Chris works with clients to clarify their ideas, oversees the creative process and designs. |
After a few years testing the outer limits of what can be done with paper on ink, Eiko co-founded AQ. From the beginning, Eiko has been the guardian of good taste for AQ’s projects, contributing illustration, print design and direction. She works closely with our Japanese clients to ensure that the final work has the right message and feel. |
| Paul Baron | Tomomi Sasaki |
Paul moved to Tokyo in 2002 to join Honda’s R&D group as an interaction designer. In 2003, Paul co-founded tokyoartbeat.com to spread awareness of Japanese art and cultural activities. At AQ, Paul leads product development and information architecture. His goal for our websites is to make the most common tasks effortless and enjoyable. |
Tomomi is a project director at AQ, in charge of maintaining structure in the creative process and clarity in communications. She practices everything from project management and business development, to marketing and service design, and on occasion a bit of UX. Tomomi is fascinated by how service design shapes action and passionate about the possibilities of the multilingual web. |
| Ryan Ruel | Michael Miller |
Ryan Ruel is a designer at AQ. After studying design and developing an interest in Japanese culture at the University of Illinois, he spent five years in Chicago designing for clients like NYSE and AIGA. Ryan moved to Tokyo to design for AQ and absorb the culture of Japan, but beyond his love of visual communication he is also an avid gamer, amateur cyclist and novice runner. |
Michael is a project manager and programmer at AQ, helping to balance the technical and artistic halves of the design process. Michael came to AQ to pursue his love of design, but his interests extend to many other things, including pandas, photography, stationery, and coffee (sometimes all at once). |
Us / 私たちについて
AQ is a Tokyo-based, multilingual design office, started in 2004.
We design and build useful, imaginative tools for business, culture and community.