(TYPEFACES)

Below is a selection of custom typefaces I'm currently in the process of drawing. I plan on releasing them slowly in the coming year. Come back soon for more updates.

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(COMMISSIONED PROJECTS)

I've also worked with brands, agencies, and individuals, from local start-ups to globally operating companies, to craft unique typefaces that integrate with all aspects of branding and visual expression — bringing identities to life that are personal and unique to each client.

(CLIENT) STONE AND STRAND

(CLIENT) KAFETERIA VIA NR2154

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(CLIENT) AUGUST JOURNAL VIA NR2154

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(CLIENT) AUGUST JOURNAL VIA NR2154

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(CLIENT) GEMIC VIA NR2154

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(CLIENT) VIA NR2154

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(PROFILE) I’m Ayaka B. Ito, an independent Creative Director based in New York City and Tokyo, specializing in type-driven brand identities, editorial design, illustrations, and typefaces for clients in the fields of art, hospitality, lifestyle, fashion, and beauty.

With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in bringing new and established brands to life by elevating visuals with refined craftsmanship and thoughtful attention to detail. I work closely with clients to define the best approach in partnership. And depending on the project's needs, I also collaborate with my network of talented creatives to offer a holistic experience.

Let’s work together. email@ayakaito.com

(CONTACT)

For new project inquiries, please tell me a little bit about you and your project upfront, including a rough timeline and budget. That way, I can get back to you as soon as possible whether if it's something I can take on.

Please reach out inquiries, collaborations, and questions to:

email@ayakaito.com

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(SERVICES)

Branding & Identity
Typeface Design
Publication Design
Packaging Design
Art Direction
Illustration
Website Design
Print Design
Signage

(EXPERIENCE)

Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked with an array of international studios and clients, including:

Anteism Books
Bower Studios
Condé Nast • Bon Appetit 
Deux Cranes
Dims
Google
Gossamer
Juna
Le Labo
Mavro Kafe
Romance Journal
Stone And Strand
Studio Proba
The North Face Japan
Tower 28

Veuve Clicquot
—2018–Present

Athletic Greens
Bloomscape

Burnt Toast Works
Cometeer
Daring.
PAX

creech, 2019–22

Museum of Ice Cream
Oula

The Working Assembly, 2019

August Journal
Frederik Bille Brahe

Kjaer Weis
Moët Hennessy

Nicola Formichetti
Oscar de la Renta
Rizzoli
Shinsegae
Tiffany & Co.
Uniqlo

Yvonne Koné
NR2154, 2014–19

Bobbi Brown
Loeffler Randall
Gabriela Hearst

Moda Operandi
Shiseido
RoAndCo, 2011–14

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(IMPRINT)

The serif typeface used on this website is  currently being developed together with Flavia Zimbardi, and the work-in-progress family is available on flaviazim.com

Japanese translations by Saori Tanabe.

(CONTACT)

For new project inquiries, please tell me a little bit about you and your project upfront, including a rough timeline and budget. That way, I can get back to you as soon as possible whether if it's something I can take on.

Please reach out inquiries, collaborations, and questions to:

email@ayakaito.com

Instagram
LinkedIn

(SERVICES)

Branding & Identity
Typeface Design
Publication Design
Packaging Design
Art Direction
Illustration
Website Design
Print Design
Signage

(EXPERIENCE)

Over the past 10+ years, I’ve worked with an array of international studios and clients including:

Stone And Strand
Veuve Clicquot
Romance Journal
Juna
—Freelance, 2018–Present

Bloomscape
Cometeer
creech, 2019–20

Museum of Ice Cream
The Working Assembly, 2019

Rizzoli
Tiffany & Co.
Yvonne Koné
Kjaer Weis
Nicola Formichetti
Moët Hennessy
August Journal
Rika Magazine
Shinsegae
3INA Makeup
NR2154, 2014–19

Loeffler Randall
Moda Operandi
Bobbi Brown
Shiseido
RoAndCo, 2011–14

(JOIN THE WAITLIST)

Sign up to join the waitlist, and get first access to typefaces and updates on latest projects.

(IMPRINT)

The serif typeface used on this website is custom designed. It is currently being developed, and unavailable for purchase.

Japanese translations by Saori Tanabe.

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