Art Direction
Branding
Strategy
Web Design
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JAMES M. WATSON
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Concept Design
© Curated Interfaces ビジュアル
Concept Design
© Curated Interfaces ビジュアル
Concept Design
© Featured Projects プロジェクト
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Product Innovation
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Product Innovation
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Product Innovation
Featured Work ©
Featured Work ©
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Digital Execution
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Digital Execution
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Digital Execution
Services
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Precise
Structured
Focused
Visual Language
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Concept Design
We guide every visual decision from start to finish, ensuring clarity, emotion, and impact across every touchpoint.
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Product Innovation
From strategy to execution, we shape consistent brand systems that speak clearly and feel uniquely ownable.
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Creative Direction
We use motion as a design tool — adding clarity, rhythm, and energy to digital experiences with intention.
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Human Centered Solutions
Design meets execution with real-time, scalable solutions - all while maintaining speed and precision.
Concept Design
We guide every visual decision from start to finish, ensuring clarity, emotion, and impact across every touchpoint.
Product Innovation
From strategy to execution, we shape consistent brand systems that speak clearly and feel uniquely ownable.
Creative Direction
We use motion as a design tool — adding clarity, rhythm, and energy to digital experiences with intention.
Human Centered Solutions
Design meets execution with real-time, scalable solutions - all while maintaining speed and precision.
Concept Design
We guide every visual decision from start to finish, ensuring clarity, emotion, and impact across every touchpoint.
Product Innovation
From strategy to execution, we shape consistent brand systems that speak clearly and feel uniquely ownable.
Creative Direction
We use motion as a design tool — adding clarity, rhythm, and energy to digital experiences with intention.
Human Centered Solutions
Design meets execution with real-time, scalable solutions - all while maintaining speed and precision.
Blending design with functional clarity and creative precision. Delivering thoughtful human-centered solutions with intention, flow, and expressive interactions.
Blending design with functional clarity and creative precision. Delivering thoughtful human-centered solutions with intention, flow, and expressive interactions.
© Personal Profile プロフィール
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Visual Thinker
© Personal Profile プロフィール
Visual Thinker
© Personal Profile プロフィール
Visual Thinker
© Experience エクスペリエンス
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Digital Craft
© Experience エクスペリエンス
Digital Craft
© Experience エクスペリエンス
Digital Craft
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Global
Creative Collabs
Studio
Creative Partnerships
Clavmen Studio
2022 - present
Art Director & Designer
Tokyo
Modular Eight
2020 – 2022
Senior Developer
Osaka
Haus of Signal
2018 – 2020
Creative Technologist
Berlin
Studio Orbit
2016 – 2018
UI/UX Designer
Dallas
Novaform Labs
2014 – 2016
Junior Designer
Kyoto
Clavmen Studio
2022 - present
Art Director & Designer
Tokyo
Modular Eight
2020 – 2022
Senior Developer
Osaka
Haus of Signal
2018 – 2020
Creative Technologist
Berlin
Studio Orbit
2016 – 2018
UI/UX Designer
Dallas
Novaform Labs
2014 – 2016
Junior Designer
Kyoto
Clavmen Studio
2022 - present
Art Director & Designer
Tokyo
Modular Eight
2020 – 2022
Senior Developer
Osaka
Haus of Signal
2018 – 2020
Creative Technologist
Berlin
Studio Orbit
2016 – 2018
UI/UX Designer
Dallas
Novaform Labs
2014 – 2016
Junior Designer
Kyoto
© Testimonials レビュー
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Real Feedback
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Real Feedback
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Real Feedback
Testimonial © - Reviews
Testimonial © - Reviews
Testimonial © - Reviews
"James elevated every layer of our brand’s online presence. From motion details to structural layout, every piece felt crafted and intentional. The site not only looked beautiful but performed well too — and the entire collaboration process was smooth."
Lisa Kuroda
Founder, Studio Analog
"James elevated every layer of our brand’s online presence. From motion details to structural layout, every piece felt crafted and intentional. The site not only looked beautiful but performed well too — and the entire collaboration process was smooth."
Lisa Kuroda
Founder, Studio Analog
"James elevated every layer of our brand’s online presence. From motion details to structural layout, every piece felt crafted and intentional. The site not only looked beautiful but performed well too — and the entire collaboration process was smooth."
Lisa Kuroda
Founder, Studio Analog
"James approaches every project with a deep sense of purpose. His work is never just about the surface — it’s about how each element functions, connects, and flows. He brings logic, sharpness, and confidence to every decision, and his build quality."
Daniel Reyes
Director, Framehaus
"James approaches every project with a deep sense of purpose. His work is never just about the surface — it’s about how each element functions, connects, and flows. He brings logic, sharpness, and confidence to every decision, and his build quality."
Daniel Reyes
Director, Framehaus
"James approaches every project with a deep sense of purpose. His work is never just about the surface — it’s about how each element functions, connects, and flows. He brings logic, sharpness, and confidence to every decision, and his build quality."
Daniel Reyes
Director, Framehaus
"His ability to merge storytelling with clean interaction design is unmatched. James understands not just how things should look, but why they should look that way — and that insight came through in every part of the work."
Mei Tanaka
UX Designer, Nuro
"His ability to merge storytelling with clean interaction design is unmatched. James understands not just how things should look, but why they should look that way — and that insight came through in every part of the work."
Mei Tanaka
UX Designer, Nuro
"Working with Mr. Watson was more than just hiring a designer — it felt like bringing on a creative partner who truly understood our goals. He took our raw ideas, added clarity, and transformed them into something that not only looked stunning."
Julian Pierce
Director, Vektor Inc.
"Working with Mr. Watson was more than just hiring a designer — it felt like bringing on a creative partner who truly understood our goals. He took our raw ideas, added clarity, and transformed them into something that not only looked stunning."
Julian Pierce
Director, Vektor Inc.
"Working with Mr. Watson was more than just hiring a designer — it felt like bringing on a creative partner who truly understood our goals. He took our raw ideas, added clarity, and transformed them into something that not only looked stunning."
Julian Pierce
Director, Vektor Inc.
"James brings a rare balance of creativity and discipline. He’s incredibly fast without ever sacrificing attention to detail. From early ideation to the final product, his process is intentional, his communication is clear."
Hana Samoto
CEO, Willow Studio
"James brings a rare balance of creativity and discipline. He’s incredibly fast without ever sacrificing attention to detail. From early ideation to the final product, his process is intentional, his communication is clear."
Hana Samoto
CEO, Willow Studio
"James brings a rare balance of creativity and discipline. He’s incredibly fast without ever sacrificing attention to detail. From early ideation to the final product, his process is intentional, his communication is clear."
Hana Samoto
CEO, Willow Studio
© Awards アワード
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Selected Honors
© Awards アワード
Selected Honors
© Awards アワード
Selected Honors
Awards
(3)
Awwwards
CSSD
Framer
Dribbble
27x
Awards
Recognized for bold interaction, structured visual rhythm, and design consistency across creative categories.
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GRAMMY
Awarded for outstanding execution, seamless animation, and originality in modern digital experiences.
02x
OSCAR
Celebrated for front-end excellence, design innovation, and development precision across multiple showcases.
08x
MOMA
Highlighted for strong typographic systems, visual hierarchy, and thoughtful layout built with intent.
27x
Awards
12
GRAMMY
02x
OSCAR
08x
MOMA
27x
Awards
12
GRAMMY
02x
OSCAR
08x
MOMA
Clients
(3)
© Brand Partners パートナー
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Creative Teams
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Creative Teams
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Creative Teams
© Project Pricing プラン
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Custom Quotes
© Project Pricing プラン
Custom Quotes
© Project Pricing プラン
Custom Quotes
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Custom Options
Transparent
Design Packages
Pricing Tiers
$5K
/WEEK
Starter Plan
Perfect for small launches that require fast focused efforts.
Research
Exploration
Concepts
Fast delivery (within 7 days)
Refinement
Evaluation
Branding
Presentation
$5K
/WEEK
Starter Plan
Perfect for small launches that require fast focused efforts.
Research
Exploration
Concepts
Fast delivery (within 7 days)
Refinement
Evaluation
Branding
Presentation
$5K
/WEEK
Starter Plan
Perfect for small launches that require fast focused efforts.
Research
Exploration
Concepts
Fast delivery (within 7 days)
Refinement
Evaluation
Branding
Presentation
20K
/MONTH
Growth Plan
Designed for growing brands that need flexibility and support.
Project Management
Aesthetic Refinement
Product Development
Motion design & transitions
Clean UX-focused layout
Device-optimized responsiveness
Style guide system
Manufacturing Integrations
20K
/MONTH
Growth Plan
Designed for growing brands that need flexibility and support.
Project Management
Aesthetic Refinement
Product Development
Motion design & transitions
Clean UX-focused layout
Device-optimized responsiveness
Style guide system
Manufacturing Integrations
20K
/MONTH
Growth Plan
Designed for growing brands that need flexibility and support.
Project Management
Aesthetic Refinement
Product Development
Motion design & transitions
Clean UX-focused layout
Device-optimized responsiveness
Style guide system
Manufacturing Integrations
220K
/YEAR
Full Scope Plan
Best for studios or teams needing structure and enterprise-level execution.
Full Product Support
Advanced Strategy
Complete Product Ideation
Animation Direction
Custom-built components
3D Modeling
QA/RA Analysis
Performance optimization
220K
/YEAR
Full Scope Plan
Best for studios or teams needing structure and enterprise-level execution.
Full Product Support
Advanced Strategy
Complete Product Ideation
Animation Direction
Custom-built components
3D Modeling
QA/RA Analysis
Performance optimization
220K
/YEAR
Full Scope Plan
Best for studios or teams needing structure and enterprise-level execution.
Full Product Support
Advanced Strategy
Complete Product Ideation
Animation Direction
Custom-built components
3D Modeling
QA/RA Analysis
Performance optimization
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Creative Notes
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Creative Notes
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Creative Notes
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Clarifications
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Clarifications
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Clarifications
FAQ.
Clarifying Deliverable's
Before They Begin
with Real Process and
Honest アンサー.
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What services do you offer?
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What is your typical turnaround time?
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Do you only work remotely?
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Can you handle both design and prototyping?
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Do you offer brand strategy too?
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What’s your process like?
What services do you offer?
What is your typical turnaround time?
Do you only work remotely?
Can you handle both design and prototyping?
Do you offer brand strategy too?
What’s your process like?
What services do you offer?
What is your typical turnaround time?
Do you only work remotely?
Can you handle both design and prototyping?
Do you offer brand strategy too?
What’s your process like?