Who's Skydea?

We are designer entrepreneurs.

We are designer entrepreneurs

We're a creative team working with local and international clients to carry out their vision. Using design as our compass, we seek to create the change we want to see in the world.

Mission

Design a better world
through entrepreneurship

Design a better world
through entrepreneurship

(and to have fun doing it!)

When we're not doing client work, we're busy hacking away at our own products. These little endeavors can grow up to be new startups that become part of our core business.

Businesses

01

Creative Agency

Delivering outcomes.

Since 2018, we have had the privilege of working with over 30 innovative organizations to achieve their goals.

As entrepreneurs creating digital products ourselves, we keenly understand the needs of businesses, and seek to solve problems using the power of design.

  • Design Kyo Landing Page
  • Blackship Realty website
  • eMotion Fleet brand identity and website creation
  • MELTz UI screens for medical device
  • PULP music social media app UI and mascot character

Core Capabilities

Strategy Consulting
Creative Direction
Branding
Logo & Identity Design
Brand Guidelines

Front-End Coding
Framer Development
Wordpress Development
Marketing Landing Pages
Graphic Design
Pitch Deck Design
Other Marketing Collateral

Capabilities

Strategy Consulting
Creative Direction
Branding
Logo & Identity Design
Brand Guidelines

Front-End Coding
Framer Development
Wordpress Development
Marketing Landing Pages
Graphic Design
Pitch Deck Design
Other Marketing Collateral

Core Capabilities

Strategy Consulting
Creative Direction
Branding
Logo & Identity Design
Brand Guidelines

Front-End Coding
Framer Development
Wordpress Development
Marketing Landing Pages
Graphic Design
Pitch Deck Design
Other Marketing Collateral

02

Incubator

Our Products & Services. We walk the talk. Here's a bunch of things we've built from the ground up.

SophieDeals, a web app for keeping track of deals for only your favorite brands
SophieDeals, a web app for keeping track of deals for only your favorite brands
SophieDeals, a web app for keeping track of deals for only your favorite brands
Ofuro, a travel app for discovering hot springs in Japan
Ofuro, a travel app for discovering hot springs in Japan
Ofuro, a travel app for discovering hot springs in Japan
Twork, a social platform for tools
Twork, a social platform for tools
Twork, a social platform for tools
JLRPG, a Japanese learning game on the iOS App Store
JLRPG, a Japanese learning game on the iOS App Store
JLRPG, a Japanese learning game on the iOS App Store

Team Vibes

We are a remote, occasionally hybrid team. Our base is in Tokyo, where we host events as Creative Tokyo.

Team & friends

Values

A job's a big chunk of life. Why wait to retire to do what you want to do? We seek to develop creative professionals and digital leaders through work, personal growth, and guided efforts in entrepreneurship.

01

People first; all else will follow

We’re a team, which means we look out for each other. We believe that a happy team is a productive team. We focus on the whole person, not just their role at work.

01

People first; all else will follow

We’re a team, which means we look out for each other. We believe that a happy team is a productive team. We focus on the whole person, not just their role at work.

01

People first; all else will follow

We’re a team, which means we look out for each other. We believe that a happy team is a productive team. We focus on the whole person, not just their role at work.

02

Entrepreneurial mindset

We’re always learning, taking risks, failing sometimes, but getting back up again. We like new ideas and trying stuff out.

02

Entrepreneurial mindset

We’re always learning, taking risks, failing sometimes, but getting back up again. We like new ideas and trying stuff out.

02

Entrepreneurial mindset

We think they make everyone more creative because differences open our eyes to the world, and the basis of good design is empathy. Diversity is an asset.

03

Celebrate differences

We think they make everyone more creative because differences open our eyes to the world, and the basis of good design is empathy. Diversity is an asset.

03

Celebrate differences

We think they make everyone more creative because differences open our eyes to the world, and the basis of good design is empathy. Diversity is an asset.

03

Celebrate differences

We think they make everyone more creative because differences open our eyes to the world, and the basis of good design is empathy. Diversity is an asset.

04

Design for good

Does the thing we're making drive society towards a better place? If not, rethink the project. Recognize that with the power of design comes great responsibility.

04

Design for good

Does the thing we're making drive society towards a better place? If not, rethink the project. Recognize that with the power of design comes great responsibility.

04

Design for good

Does the thing we're making drive society towards a better place? If not, rethink the project. Recognize that with the power of design comes great responsibility.

Join the Team

We're always looking for exceptional talent. We may not actively hiring, but opportunities can come up freelance. If you're open, let's chat.

*Please note: due to the sheer volume of people who contact us for work, it may take a while for us to respond.

Sales Manager

Account Manager

UI/UX Designer

Brand Strategist

Social Media Marketer

Event Manager

App Developer

Company

Visitors welcome! But do drop us a note first; we're likely working from home.

Company Name

Skydea K.K.

Address

Akasaka 9-2-13 #208 Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 107-0052

Established

August 2018

Business

Digital Strategy Consulting, Web Design, Digital Product Design, and Development

Leadership

Hitomi Abiko, CEO & Co-founder
Mike Doan, COO & Co-founder

Looking for help on a project?

Book a free 30-min consultation.

✦ EXPLORE ✦ CREATE ✦ ITERATE

Say Hi 👋

Looking for help on a project?

Book a free 30-min consultation.

✦ EXPLORE ✦ CREATE ✦ ITERATE

Say Hi 👋

Looking for help on a project?

Book a free 30-min consultation.

✦ EXPLORE ✦ CREATE ✦ ITERATE

Say Hi 👋

FAQs

How much do design services typically cost?

Our project costs vary widely depending on scope and complexity. We've worked on projects ranging from $10,000 to $100,000+. For a custom quote tailored to your needs, let's chat about your project.

What's the typical timeline for a design project?

Project timelines can range from 4-16 weeks, depending on the scope. A standard website design might take 8-12 weeks, while a comprehensive branding project could extend to 16 weeks or more. We'll provide a detailed timeline after understanding your specific requirements.

What is it like to work with Skydea?

We are remote-first and take a project-based approach, though we do offer flexible engagement depending on your needs.

Our bread and butter are web design and app design (or the current fancier term, product design), but our team is happy to help with any creative solution your business might need. If it's off our radar, we'll happily refer you to one of our trusted partners.

Where does Skydea's expertise lie?

Our expertise lies in launching and growing startups; one of our co-founders has worked for over a decade in Silicon Valley. We've also designed, built, and launched a handful of products and services within just the past few years.

We've also worked with large corporate clients, which means we understand you may have a fixed budget that requires rounds of approval, as well as a small design team that could use some senior guidance. Our team has previously worked with the likes of Rakuten, ActiVision, and various other brand names under NDA.

As a Tokyo design agency, we also have a unique perspective on the Japanese audience and their cultural differences compared to Western ones. Our mostly American creative team is well aware that even graphic design can be vastly different in Japan. One passion of ours is to bridge the cultural gap and help connect Japanese companies with customers outside of Japan.

Does Skydea work only with Japanese clients? Or also internationally?

We are a Japanese corporation, but we deliver creative services to organizations in Tokyo and internationally.

Does Skydea speak English or Japanese?

Both! Our team's common language is English, but some of our members interface in Japanese.

Do you provide ongoing support after the project is complete?

Yes, we're always here to support after the project ends. We provide training for your team to manage and update the design as needed. If you come across an issue, just ping us - we'll help, free of charge. (Of course, if it's a larger overhaul, we can quote it as a new project.)

Can you work with our existing development team?

Absolutely! We collaborate with in-house development teams all the time. We're happy to create detailed specs and assets, as well as interface directly with your dev team to make sure things go as smoothly as possible.

What size of companies do you typically work with?

We're comfortable working with organizations of all sizes, from fresh startups to global brands. Our client roster includes early-stage startups, growing SMBs, large corporations, and internationally recognized names. For startups, we often serve as their interim design team, bringing expertise they might not have in-house yet. Larger organizations typically engage us for specific projects where they need specialized design resources or when they prefer to outsource design work entirely. We're happy to integrate with your existing processes, whether you're a two-person founding team or a multinational corporation with complex approval structures.

How much do design services typically cost?

Our project costs vary widely depending on scope and complexity. We've worked on projects ranging from $10,000 to $100,000+. For a custom quote tailored to your needs, let's chat about your project.

What's the typical timeline for a design project?

Project timelines can range from 4-16 weeks, depending on the scope. A standard website design might take 8-12 weeks, while a comprehensive branding project could extend to 16 weeks or more. We'll provide a detailed timeline after understanding your specific requirements.

What is it like to work with Skydea?

We are remote-first and take a project-based approach, though we do offer flexible engagement depending on your needs.

Our bread and butter are web design and app design (or the current fancier term, product design), but our team is happy to help with any creative solution your business might need. If it's off our radar, we'll happily refer you to one of our trusted partners.

Where does Skydea's expertise lie?

Our expertise lies in launching and growing startups; one of our co-founders has worked for over a decade in Silicon Valley. We've also designed, built, and launched a handful of products and services within just the past few years.

We've also worked with large corporate clients, which means we understand you may have a fixed budget that requires rounds of approval, as well as a small design team that could use some senior guidance. Our team has previously worked with the likes of Rakuten, ActiVision, and various other brand names under NDA.

As a Tokyo design agency, we also have a unique perspective on the Japanese audience and their cultural differences compared to Western ones. Our mostly American creative team is well aware that even graphic design can be vastly different in Japan. One passion of ours is to bridge the cultural gap and help connect Japanese companies with customers outside of Japan.

Does Skydea work only with Japanese clients? Or also internationally?

We are a Japanese corporation, but we deliver creative services to organizations in Tokyo and internationally.

Does Skydea speak English or Japanese?

Both! Our team's common language is English, but some of our members interface in Japanese.

Do you provide ongoing support after the project is complete?

Yes, we're always here to support after the project ends. We provide training for your team to manage and update the design as needed. If you come across an issue, just ping us - we'll help, free of charge. (Of course, if it's a larger overhaul, we can quote it as a new project.)

Can you work with our existing development team?

Absolutely! We collaborate with in-house development teams all the time. We're happy to create detailed specs and assets, as well as interface directly with your dev team to make sure things go as smoothly as possible.

What size of companies do you typically work with?

We're comfortable working with organizations of all sizes, from fresh startups to global brands. Our client roster includes early-stage startups, growing SMBs, large corporations, and internationally recognized names. For startups, we often serve as their interim design team, bringing expertise they might not have in-house yet. Larger organizations typically engage us for specific projects where they need specialized design resources or when they prefer to outsource design work entirely. We're happy to integrate with your existing processes, whether you're a two-person founding team or a multinational corporation with complex approval structures.

How much do design services typically cost?

Our project costs vary widely depending on scope and complexity. We've worked on projects ranging from $10,000 to $100,000+. For a custom quote tailored to your needs, let's chat about your project.

What's the typical timeline for a design project?

Project timelines can range from 4-16 weeks, depending on the scope. A standard website design might take 8-12 weeks, while a comprehensive branding project could extend to 16 weeks or more. We'll provide a detailed timeline after understanding your specific requirements.

What is it like to work with Skydea?

We are remote-first and take a project-based approach, though we do offer flexible engagement depending on your needs.

Our bread and butter are web design and app design (or the current fancier term, product design), but our team is happy to help with any creative solution your business might need. If it's off our radar, we'll happily refer you to one of our trusted partners.

Where does Skydea's expertise lie?

Our expertise lies in launching and growing startups; one of our co-founders has worked for over a decade in Silicon Valley. We've also designed, built, and launched a handful of products and services within just the past few years.

We've also worked with large corporate clients, which means we understand you may have a fixed budget that requires rounds of approval, as well as a small design team that could use some senior guidance. Our team has previously worked with the likes of Rakuten, ActiVision, and various other brand names under NDA.

As a Tokyo design agency, we also have a unique perspective on the Japanese audience and their cultural differences compared to Western ones. Our mostly American creative team is well aware that even graphic design can be vastly different in Japan. One passion of ours is to bridge the cultural gap and help connect Japanese companies with customers outside of Japan.

Does Skydea work only with Japanese clients? Or also internationally?

We are a Japanese corporation, but we deliver creative services to organizations in Tokyo and internationally.

Does Skydea speak English or Japanese?

Both! Our team's common language is English, but some of our members interface in Japanese.

Do you provide ongoing support after the project is complete?

Yes, we're always here to support after the project ends. We provide training for your team to manage and update the design as needed. If you come across an issue, just ping us - we'll help, free of charge. (Of course, if it's a larger overhaul, we can quote it as a new project.)

Can you work with our existing development team?

Absolutely! We collaborate with in-house development teams all the time. We're happy to create detailed specs and assets, as well as interface directly with your dev team to make sure things go as smoothly as possible.

What size of companies do you typically work with?

We're comfortable working with organizations of all sizes, from fresh startups to global brands. Our client roster includes early-stage startups, growing SMBs, large corporations, and internationally recognized names. For startups, we often serve as their interim design team, bringing expertise they might not have in-house yet. Larger organizations typically engage us for specific projects where they need specialized design resources or when they prefer to outsource design work entirely. We're happy to integrate with your existing processes, whether you're a two-person founding team or a multinational corporation with complex approval structures.