Organic produce packaging
A considered balance of print and transparency, letting the produce speak.
Independent graphic design studio
Good design.Closer to you.
Thoughtfully made. Clearly communicated.
Graphic design that brings out the best in your products,
your shop and your business. A creative partner, close at hand.
Explore the workCHIKA DESIGN
PACKAGING / PRINT / COMMUNICATIONDESIGN FOR PRODUCTS, PEOPLE & PLACESFor independent shops and growing businesses.
Works
Beyond how it looks: what it says, who it reaches,
and how it works. A selection of considered design projects.
34 works
Select a project to view the images and design notes.
Packaging
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Flyer & Poster
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Christmas cake campaigns
Seasonal excitement, with clear details that make choosing easier.
Choose-your-own chocolate poster
Making the joy of choosing feel immediate and inviting.
Cheesecake product poster
A calm, tactile composition that lets the cheesecake take centre stage.
Fruit tart product poster
A light, colourful composition led by the fruit itself.
Farm produce event flyer
What, where and when, communicated at a glance.
Kyoto pickles, a food-service proposal
Moving beyond product information to show menu possibilities.
Restaurant opening flyer
Appetising imagery, connected to the details needed for a visit.
Brochure
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Kyoto pickles brand brochure
A folded narrative, from the maker's story to the product range.
Contract manufacturing brochure
Making a specialist business approachable through clear information design.
People-first recruitment materials
Communicating a workplace through the people who make it.
Burdock chips product leaflet
Telling the ingredient story behind a simple snack.
Promotion
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Patisserie shop cards
A soft, recognisable shop identity in a compact format.
Colourful wagashi displays
Turning colourful sweets into an inviting choice.
Kyoto produce and pickles flags
Large type and a clear vertical rhythm for visibility at a distance.
A souvenir, introduced in four languages
Helping visitors understand the product, its flavour and its price.
Fresh pudding point-of-sale graphic
A spoonful of texture, made the focal point.
Apple candy: promotion and guidance
From discovering the product to enjoying it at home.
Kyoto pickles sales event announcement
Ingredient appeal and event details in one clear composition.
Farm produce retail signage
Making origin and product identity clear across a wide retail sign.
E-commerce
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Hotpot vegetables | Main visual
A steaming hotpot brings the serving occasion to life.
Hotpot vegetables | Set contents
Photographs and clear numbers explain what is included.
Hotpot vegetables | Serving suggestion
A finished-dish photograph makes the serving idea tangible.
Hotpot vegetables | Product thumbnail
A compact image that keeps the product and set information visible.
Silk Sweet | Product introduction
Colour and texture lead the product introduction.
Silk Sweet | Size and pack information
Size and quantity, organised for easy comparison.
Silk Sweet | Growing information
Headings and icons make the growing information approachable.
Silk Sweet | From the farm
Field and harvest photographs tell the story behind the product.
Silk Sweet | Baked and served
A close-up helps convey the experience of eating it baked.
Silk Sweet | Cooking ideas
Four dishes show different ways to bring it to the table.
Silk Sweet | Product thumbnail
A focused thumbnail built around the product name and photograph.
Illustration
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Service
Finding the right form for what you want to say.
From one thoughtfully designed piece to a coordinated set of materials.
Packaging design
Packaging & labels
Distinctive packaging that communicates the product, with consideration for print, production and everyday use.
Print & editorial
Flyers, posters & brochures
Clear visual hierarchy and considered layouts that make information inviting and easy to understand.
Sales promotion
In-store & sales materials
Point-of-sale displays, banners, signage and sales tools designed around how and where they will be used.
Digital & illustration
E-commerce & illustration
Product imagery that works on screen, alongside approachable illustrations with character.
About
Chika
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Good design.
A personal approach.
CHIKA DESIGN is an independent graphic design studio run by Chika. I work with small businesses, independent shops, producers and growing companies to communicate what makes their products and services special.
You do not need a perfectly defined brief to get started. Through conversation, we can turn your ideas into thoughtful design that feels right and works in practice.
- Listen
- Define
- Design
- Deliver
Contact
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Tell me a little about what you are planning.
Early ideas are welcome. We can shape the brief together.