ISSUE 01 / 2026 — Open to Web Designer / Front-End Roles
Combining experience in design, web production, and Japanese-English communication to create websites that communicate clearly across cultures.
Selected Work AboutA selection of original website concepts exploring different audiences, industries and visual directions, created for portfolio demonstration purposes rather than commissioned client projects.
24-HOUR SMART GYM - WEBSITE CONCEPT
A bilingual website for a new generation of 24-hour gyms.
A contemporary bilingual website concept for a new type of unmanned gym that has been growing in popularity in Japan. Designed around flexible access, allowing members to train at any time - including during hours when staff are not on site.
My role: concept, logo and visual design, AI-generated imagery, responsive front end, and EN/JP content
Explore the demoReal Estate · Property DB - PROPOSED CONCEPT
Premium property listings designed for overseas buyers.
Turning complex property data into a clean, easy-to-use website that helps both Japanese and international buyers find homes with confidence.
My role: concept, visual design (some stock photos used), responsive front end, property database, and EN/JP content
Explore the demoAutomotive · E-commerce - PROPOSED CONCEPT
Making Japanese vehicle auctions accessible to global buyers.
A streamlined online shop that simplifies bidding, paperwork, and shipping for customers buying vehicles from Japan.
My role: concept, logo and visual design, AI-generated imagery, responsive front end, vehicle database, currency converter, and EN/JP content
Explore the demoI began my career in Canada in graphic design and multimedia before moving to Japan in 1992. I worked in web design at a Japanese software company, then in localization for product documentation and software interfaces at Canon’s Tokyo headquarters.
I later focused primarily on Japanese-English translation and localization, while continuing to design and develop websites.
Today, I draw on that experience to take projects from concept through implementation, combining thoughtful design with modern web technologies and AI-assisted workflows. My aim is to create websites that are visually engaging, well-structured, and clear across languages and cultures. View my experience on LinkedIn ↗
Have a question about my work or an opportunity to discuss? I'd be happy to hear from you. I also welcome enquiries about web design and front-end roles within a team.
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