The brand draws from cassette-era bootlegs, modernist grids, and archival textures to create a sense of timelessness and quiet motion. I developed the concept, design system, and production-ready layouts across vinyl packaging, iconography, and merchandise.

A muted palette of greens and soft monochrome tones pairs with translucent marble textures to set a calm, immersive tone. The ripple icon—a minimal, abstract symbol of expansion—anchors the identity across touchpoints. Track titles follow a traditional Kanji layout: top to bottom, left to right, honoring original language rhythm and structure.

Inside, a collage of newspaper clippings documents the forced integration of Japanese Americans. This layer adds historical depth, drawing a subtle but powerful connection between the musicians’ ethos and broader cultural themes of resistance and reclamation.

A fully-formed visual system that balances analog warmth with modern restraint. Designed to feel timeless, reverent, and emotionally attuned. The work blends tactile detail and cultural respect—showing how design can carry both message and mood.