Project Overview
An electrifying notebook series that captures the energy, rhythm, and visual overload of Tokyo’s iconic nightlife. Inspired by the luminous streets of Shinjuku and Shibuya, these notebooks reflect the fast-paced allure of urban Japan. Designed for creatives, tech enthusiasts, and city lovers, this collection is a tribute to the beauty of organized chaos, color, and culture.
Year of Completion: 2025
Status: Active
Graphic Design
The covers feature hyper-realistic nighttime photographs of Tokyo’s high-rise intersections and glowing billboards, saturated in electric blues, neon pinks, and amber yellows. Busy crossings, motion-blurred taxis, and skyscrapers ablaze with signage combine to create a kinetic and immersive visual experience. The clean spiral-bound format contrasts beautifully with the urban intensity, creating visual balance.
Ideal for travel aficionados, gamers, manga lovers, tech brands, or those inspired by city lights and late-night thoughts.
Deliverables
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Licensed photographic artwork from Tokyo street scenes
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Print-ready notebook design files in high resolution
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Mockups optimized for e-commerce and digital promotion
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Assets for tech and urban design-related branding campaigns
Tools Used
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Adobe Lightroom (Color Grading)
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Adobe Photoshop
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DSLR Photography with Night Exposure
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Color Layering and Hue Mapping
Results Achieved
Digital Lifestyle Popularity: Featured by gaming streamers, digital artists, and anime merch stores.
Retail Distribution: Picked up by Japan-themed concept stores and tech-accessory retailers.
Content Expansion: Led to the launch of a matching sticker pack and tech sleeve accessory line.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenges Faced:
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Balancing image sharpness with nighttime grain in print
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Maintaining color vibrancy on coated notebook covers
Solutions Implemented:
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Applied noise reduction and HDR blending in post-processing
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Selected UV gloss finishes for richer contrast and light reflection
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Created alternate layouts with less visual density for minimalist customers
