My name is Etsuko Ono. I was born in Yokohama, Japan. Earned a BA in Japanese language and library science in Japan. Received a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Hawaiʻi. After graduation, I worked at Clarence Lee Design (CLD) for seven years, leaving as a chief graphic designer. I currently work as a freelance graphic designer in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.
Having studied and worked in many multicultural settings I posses a strong awareness of multicultural design and communication.
I can work with clients who are particularly interested in reaching out to both English and Japanese speakers.
I am looking forward talking to you about your new project, small or big. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
AWARDS
Works at CLD as a part of design team
2018 Pele Award
[PELE GOLD]
111-HAWAII AWARD VISUAL BRANDING
Special Event category
[SILVER]
BRUG – PACKAGE DESIGN & BRANDING
Sales Promotion Campaign category
2017 Hawaii’s 5-O Design Award
[AWARD OF EXCELLENCE]
AIGA Honolulu 2015 HAWAII 5-O Collateral
2016 Hawaii’s 5-O Design Award
[TOP 5 DESIGNS]
1910/1955 Ramen Package Design
[AWARD OF EXCELLENCE]
Marukame Udon Store Branding
2016 Pele Award
[ PELE GOLD ]
Washin Air – Total Visual Branding
Logo Design category
[ BRONZE ]
Washin Air – Total Visual Branding
Out of Home category
[ PELE GOLD ]
2015 Hawaii’s 5-0 Collateral
Advertising Industry Self Promotion category
[ SILVER ]
111-HAWAII PROJECT – Brand Products
Sales Promotion Packaging category
[ BRONZE ]
1910/1955 Ramen – Package Design
Sales Promotion Packaging category
2016 HOW HOW Promotion & Marketing Design Award
[Merit]
Washin Air – Total Visual Branding
2015 Hawaii’s 5-O Design Award
[Top 5 Designs]
1910/1955 Ramen Package Design
[Award of Excellence]
Marukame Udon Store Branding
2015 Pele Award
[JUDGE’S BRAND ID EXCELLENCE AWARD]
111-HAWAII PROJECT – Total Visual Branding
Special Judges Award
[Pele Gold]
111-HAWAII PROJECT – Total Visual Branding
Best award within category / Awards in 4 categories
• Branded Environment category
• Interior Still category
• Illustration category
• Retail Advertising category
[Pele Gold]
ELEMENTALIST – Total Visual Branding
Best award within category / Awards in 3 categories
• Packaging Campaign category
• Sales Promotion category
• Logo Design category
[Pele Silver]
ELEMENTALIST – Total Visual Branding
Stationery Design category
2014 HOW International Design Award
[Merit]
ELEMENTALIST – Packaging
2013 Hawaii’s 5-O Design
[Award of Excellence/Print and Environmental Design]
Oli Oli Walker Visitor Transportation
[Award of Excellence/Print and Environmental Design]
“Say Hi!” Interactive Photo Station
2013 HOW Interactive Design Award
[Merit]
“Say Hi!” Interactive Photo Station
2013 Pele Award
[Pele Gold]
“Say Hi!” Interactive Photo Station
Total Visual Branding Out-Of-Home
[Pele Silver]
“Say Hi!” Interactive Photo Station
Total Visual Branding Sales Promotion Campaign Design category
[Pele Silver]
“Oli Oli Walker” Visitor Transportation
Total Visual Branding Illustration Campaign category
2011 Hawaii’s 5-0 Design Award
[Top 5 Designs/Print & Environmental Design]
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Guest Collateral Total Visual Design
2011 Pele Award
[Pele Silver]
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Guest Collateral Total Visual Design
Product of Service Sales Presentation Campaign Stationery Design category
[Bronze]
Clarence Lee Design Blog
Creative Services and Industry Suppliers Interactive category
AWARDS: Student Works
A collaborative project with the University of Hawai‘i Manoa Design Workshop (Alban Cooper, Anna Fujishige & Megan Wong)
2009 Hawaii’s 5-0 Design Award
[Award of Excellence]
2008 State of Hawaii Environmental Council Annual Report
2009 HOW Interactive Design Award
[Merit]
2008 State of Hawaii Environmental Council Annual Report