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Open Bookmarks Co. is a freelance design project by Takashi Hirakimoto based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. 8+ experience at advertising agencies. Specialties are graphic design, web design, eCommerce, branding through UX design.

Open Bookmarks Co. is a freelance design project by Takashi Hirakimoto based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. 8+ experience at advertising agencies. Specialties are graphic design, web design, eCommerce, branding through UX design.

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  • Open Bookmarks Co., Logofolio, Brand Identity, Hardlock Nut
  • Open Bookmarks Co. Portfolio Logo Wet Coast Wools
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  • Portfolio Open Bookmarks Co. Breakaway

Open Bookmarks Co. specializes in developing an outstanding MVP (Minimum Valuable Product) brand/website with a focus on UX design. Your MVP brand/website will be launched within 8 weeks, enabling you to swiftly test your business demand and lead-generation capabilities.

Open Bookmarks Co. specializes in developing an outstanding MVP (Minimum Valuable Product) brand/website with a focus on UX design. Your MVP brand/website will be launched within 8 weeks, enabling you to swiftly test your business demand and lead-generation capabilities.

Issue

6 Common Problems Client Has

Attempting a solo approach led to a six-month incomplete project, lacking a cohesive website identity.

Attempting a solo approach led to a six-month incomplete project, lacking a cohesive website identity.

An outdated, non-responsive site developed in-house or on Fiverr fails to reflect our brand effectively.

An outdated, non-responsive site developed in-house or on Fiverr fails to reflect our brand effectively.

Poor website performance and low organic traffic indicate a need for strategic optimization.

Poor website performance and low organic traffic indicate a need for strategic optimization.

Absence of a defined brand identity, logomark, or style guide impacts overall website cohesion.

Absence of a defined brand identity, logomark, or style guide impacts overall website cohesion.

Inconsistent communication across business, website, and social media platforms hampers brand messaging.

Inconsistent communication across business, website, and social media platforms hampers brand messaging.

Lack of data analysis inhibits informed decision-making for website improvement.

Lack of data analysis inhibits informed decision-making for website improvement.

Reviews

Some Testimonials Who Worked With Me. 👉🏻Proof
Open Bookmarks Co. Review Star

“Thank you for your work, Takashi. It was a pleasure working with you. I am pleased with how my branding and website turned out. I would work with you again in the future.”

K. Mackey
Founder
Founder.Support

Open Bookmarks Co. Review Star

“Takashi has been superb from start to finish, helping us articulate on paper what was in our heads, which for a new start up is not the easiest thing to do. We’d have no hesitation of working with him again in future.”

S. Watling
Director
Gather

Open Bookmarks Co. Review Star

“Takashi’s EXCEEDED our organization’s expectations. He helped us rebrand our entire organization’s image SUCCESSFULLY. He listens attentively, communicates well, and makes the project very collaborative.”

F. Ibare-Jones
Marketing Coordinator
BREAKAWAY

Open Bookmarks Co. Review Star

“As stated, Takashi was an exceptional partner and he helped us accomplish what we set out to do. Our website looks fantastic and he did everything he could to ensure that it was implemented correctly.”

V. Nguyen
Marketing Coordinator
SPARTA GARAGE

Open Bookmarks Co. Review Star

“Takashi understood the required job. Took time to understand what color and branding elements would work well for my niche business. Took directions well and adaptable to my recommendations for the brand identity.”

D. Duong
CMO
180° – ONE EIGHTY°

Open Bookmarks Co. Review Star

“Takashi created investor sheets. I was amazed by his creativity. Excellent experience and top-notch design work. Fantastic communication and work end result. Look forward to working with you in the future.”

J. Rager
Co-Founder
Blockroots

Open Bookmarks Co. Review Star

“Takashi absorbed brand message and purpose. Then, he created graphics for our social media, Medium, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter. Kept consistency and created impactful visuals. We are satisfied to work with him.”

A. Price
CMO
Symetria.io

Open Bookmarks Co. Review Star

“Takashi did a great job on our social media. We regularly update our contents to improve conversions, and he is always quick to implement changes we request. Their monthly reports are also extremely valuable to us.”

D. Johner
Digital Marketing Manager
Tourism Vancouver

Open Bookmarks Co. Review Star

“Takashi is very accommodating to our needs. He has solid skills and is very communicative. We are able to get the final work fast and exactly to our liking. Would work with him again.”

X. Ding
Marketing Manager
Xenon Health

Open Bookmarks Co. Review Star

“Takashi was very communicative and finished the job well before the deadline. We appreciate mockup. Takashi’s communication and adherence to the schedule was very strong!”

J. Litvenenko
Social Media Coordinator
Keto Krate

Open Bookmarks Co. Review Star

“Takashi did all of the work we had asked of him and beyond. He really went the extra step to ensure that we got what we wanted. He was professional and completed all the work successfully. I would use Takashi’s services again.”

M. Papantoniou
Director
Pap Solutions Pty Ltd.

I am looking forward to working with you!

I am looking forward to working with you!

Design Process

Build Trust Through UX Design.

Whether a branding project or web design project, I take the same process below.

Feature Works

Branding, Graphic/Web Design & UX/UI Design.

Clients

Open Bookmarks Co. Portfolio Vancouver Freelance Client

Clients

Open Bookmarks Co. Portfolio Vancouver Freelance Client

“This formula for life and work is composed of three elements: ability, effort, and attitude.”

Kazuo Inamori - Founder of Kyocera Corporation

“Business of Design.”

Chris Do - Founder of Blind

“Design has to contribute client grow and leave a certain result.”

Manabu Mizuno - Founder of good design company

“Designer has to design their life.”

Satoru Miyata - Founder of Draft

FAQ

5 Common Questions Client Asks
I am not sure you are the best candidate.2022-01-13T09:37:10-08:00

A client has a lot of choices on the market. A client doesn’t have to choose my service. Yes, I don’t say I am the best candidate to work with, but I am the surely right candidate with minimum risk. I have over 10+ years of experience in this industry and I know how to work with a client. I take full responsibility for the project once we make a contract. We will get done a project on time if a condition is appropriate.

You don’t have enough resources.2022-02-12T11:16:48-08:00

When a client requires outside of my expertise, I collaborate with other creators, such as illustrator, photographer, programmer, copywriter, 3D animator, etc. I learned how to communicate with a team and manage the project through over 10+ years of experience. Thankfully, I could connect to creators whole over the world during the pandemic. I will provide a solution.

If you hesitate to contact design agencies, I will help you. I create a team and customize it for you. As a result, you can minimize the budget and maximize the impact. Let’s work together!

Your price is little high.2022-01-13T10:57:59-08:00

I regularly check the industry standard. I propose an estimate with competitive 3 price options. A client can choose the right one based on the budget.

I’m sure that I am not the cheapest option in the market. However, I am not a luxury option as well even I have over 10+ years of experience. I am learning a wide range of designs, such as graphic design, web design, UX design, SEO, digital marketing, etc…, since 2002. Each skill is overwrapped in both branding projects and web design projects. I deeply understand that through the real client’s project.

Can you guarantee us satisfy?2022-02-12T11:24:16-08:00

I do not guarantee anything. I cannot tell a lie as my discipline. To minimize the client’s risk, a client and I walk through a design process below.

Process: https://www.openbookmarks.co/process/

It’s a team project to accomplish the same goal. I carefully align the design direction with a client. I do listen to what a client needs. A client shares the benchmark before we kick start a project. If it’s overwhelmingly high, like an Awwwards or Behance level, I tell a client what I can provide them honestly. Overall, I always try to beyond the client’s expectations and so far, my skills and experience are capable in the United States/Canada market.

I am not sure the potential ROI2022-01-13T11:28:01-08:00

I analyze the current website or brand. I find a potential improvement based on the data. It’s not only an interface/visual design, but also includes social media and onsite/offsite search engine optimization(SEO). I understand SEO and how a website works on Google search.

If a client does not have an issue to solve, I don’t sell anything. In this case, I cannot measure the success of the project and there is no criteria for achieving a goal.

I am not sure you are the best candidate.2022-01-13T09:37:10-08:00

A client has a lot of choices on the market. A client doesn’t have to choose my service. Yes, I don’t say I am the best candidate to work with, but I am the surely right candidate with minimum risk. I have over 10+ years of experience in this industry and I know how to work with a client. I take full responsibility for the project once we make a contract. We will get done a project on time if a condition is appropriate.

You don’t have enough resources.2022-02-12T11:16:48-08:00

When a client requires outside of my expertise, I collaborate with other creators, such as illustrator, photographer, programmer, copywriter, 3D animator, etc. I learned how to communicate with a team and manage the project through over 10+ years of experience. Thankfully, I could connect to creators whole over the world during the pandemic. I will provide a solution.

If you hesitate to contact design agencies, I will help you. I create a team and customize it for you. As a result, you can minimize the budget and maximize the impact. Let’s work together!

Your price is little high.2022-01-13T10:57:59-08:00

I regularly check the industry standard. I propose an estimate with competitive 3 price options. A client can choose the right one based on the budget.

I’m sure that I am not the cheapest option in the market. However, I am not a luxury option as well even I have over 10+ years of experience. I am learning a wide range of designs, such as graphic design, web design, UX design, SEO, digital marketing, etc…, since 2002. Each skill is overwrapped in both branding projects and web design projects. I deeply understand that through the real client’s project.

Can you guarantee us satisfy?2022-02-12T11:24:16-08:00

I do not guarantee anything. I cannot tell a lie as my discipline. To minimize the client’s risk, a client and I walk through a design process below.

Process: https://www.openbookmarks.co/process/

It’s a team project to accomplish the same goal. I carefully align the design direction with a client. I do listen to what a client needs. A client shares the benchmark before we kick start a project. If it’s overwhelmingly high, like an Awwwards or Behance level, I tell a client what I can provide them honestly. Overall, I always try to beyond the client’s expectations and so far, my skills and experience are capable in the United States/Canada market.

I am not sure the potential ROI2022-01-13T11:28:01-08:00

I analyze the current website or brand. I find a potential improvement based on the data. It’s not only an interface/visual design, but also includes social media and onsite/offsite search engine optimization(SEO). I understand SEO and how a website works on Google search.

If a client does not have an issue to solve, I don’t sell anything. In this case, I cannot measure the success of the project and there is no criteria for achieving a goal.

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Tell Me More About Your Project.

Please feel free to get in touch anytime, whether for work inquiries or to just say hi, to info@openbookmarks.coI am currently accepting a new project, and always excited to hear interesting proposals. Request a free estimate for your project. I’m ready!

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