ABOUT
A MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIO DELIVERING IDEAS FROM CONCEPT TO FINAL PRODUCTION.
With award-winning experience in strategy, marketing, brand building, and content development for clients in Hospitality, Travel, Fashion, Tech, Gaming, and F&B.
Naoto Ono, Principal - has been working in the creative industry for 20+ years, helming brand strategy, branding, design, commercial campaigns, digital marketing, and identity-building projects.
Experience leading global branding and identity development projects for hospitality clients such as Marriott International, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, Travel + Leisure, Karisma Hotels, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, and Sonesta Hotels.
Besides hospitality, Naoto Ono Creative has experience developing brands in other industries such as Sony Entertainment, Meredith Corporation, Howard Hughes Holdings, ShopStyle, ThirdLove, Compass Inc, and Blundstone Boots.
SKILLS
Photography
Package Design
Website Design
Art & Illustration
Content Creation
Film / Video Creation
Music Supervision
Animation
Identity Design
Team Management
Digital Marketing
Brand Positioning
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Graphic Design
Brand Building
SERVICES
Brand Strategy
Brand Development
Strategic Thinking
Integrated Marketing
Project Management
Social Strategy
Brand Photography
Video Production
Music Production
Concept Development
Business Development
Corporate Identity
"I haven't ever met or seen anyone that is able to execute so beautifully on a branding vision as Naoto. He's unrivaled."
Christy Strüb | STRÜB Residential Group
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Empire State Building
Harry & David
Howard Hughes Holdings
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Konami Entertainment
Acclaim Games
BD Hotels
Capcom Games
Coty
Sony Electronics
Taiwan Glass
Take-Two Interactive
THX
Vera Wang Fragrances
Wine Country Gift Baskets
KORG
Marriott International, Inc.
Marshall Amplification
Margaritaville Island Reserve
Meredith Corporation
Palafitos Resort
Ralph Lauren Fragrances
Rock Star Games
Sonesta Hotels
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Live Boldly in Blundstone with Naoto Ono
The discerning eye of Naoto Ono embraces a fine balance between timeless tradition and modern sensibilities shaping “Blundstone Boots Fall/Winter Campaign.” The result? Reaching beyond pure product imagery, he’s given a subtle nod to the adventure woven into each Blundstone boot.
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We Are NOLA Campaign Directed by Naoto Ono
Take a stroll down the streets of the Big Easy and you’ll be transported to a world of music, color, and flavor. Few places on earth can match the energy and vibrancy of New Orleans, making it the perfect destination for Harrah’s New Orleans marketing campaign, “We are NOLA.”
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Meet our Videographer | Ka'ana Belize
Meet Naoto, our videographer! "To me, traveling is such an important aspect of understanding our life on this planet." Visit our blog to learn about his favorite experiences at Ka'ana.
AWARDS
Silver Award Poster Design Annual 2024 Di An Di New York - Issued by Graphis, Inc.
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Gold Award Photography Annual 2023 Harrah's New Orleans campaign - Issued by Graphis, Inc.
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Silver Award Photography Annual 2023 Blundstone Boots Fall/Winter campaign - Issued by Graphic, Inc.
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Honorable Mention Award Package Design Annual 2022 Di An Di x Lunar Hard Seltzer packaging - Issued by Graphic, Inc.
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Gold Award Photography Annual 2022 Travel + Leisure Club campaign - Issued by Graphis, Inc.
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Silver Award Photography Annual 2021 Blundstone | Everywhere Life Takes Me - Issued by Graphis, Inc.
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Best Hotel Video SLH Awards 2013 Ka’ana Resort brand video - Issued by Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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Platinum Art Director Annual 2007 W Hotels Worldwide campaign - Issued by Graphis, Inc.
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Illustration Art Direction 2000 Todd Oldham campaign - Issued by American Illustration
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People’s Choice Winner 2000 Fashion category Toddoldham.com - Issued by Webby Awards
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“Naoto mixes creativity and artistic flair with a high-energy drive for excellence. He enjoys and has a passion for his work, yet works exceptionally hard to really deliver for his clients. We were fortunate to have hired him and he over-delivered by handing us an award-winning video that did wonders for our business.”
Colin Hannan | Principal at Proven Partners
