Brand Identity & Logo Design
Custom logomarks, color palettes, and full brand guidelines.
STUDIO KŌBŌ(工房 創)
Chicago • Tokyo • Est. 2026
Stripping away the noise to build intentional brands.
About
Studio Kōbō is a boutique creative and design studio operating in Chicago and Tokyo. We specialize in building clean, intentional brand identities, graphic design, and sharp copywriting for businesses that value clarity and impact.
Our name comes from the Japanese words Kōbō (workshop) and Sō (creation). We approach every project like an artisan workshop—stripping away unnecessary clutter to focus on honest craftsmanship and minimalist design.
We partner with founders, agencies, and companies to turn complex ideas into striking visual assets and compelling brand voices that capture attention and build credibility.
Design & Copy Services
Graphic Design
Digital assets, marketing materials, presentation decks, and layout design.
Creative Direction
High-level visual strategy and cohesive cross-platform branding.
Copywriting
Core messaging, website copy, brand voice definition, and pitch materials.
Website Wireframing
Clean, user-focused layouts designed for modern digital experiences.
CCW x Studio Kōbō Collaborations
Selected projects built with CCW Technology Consulting. Creative and concept from the workshop, engineering and infrastructure from the partner bench.
Llama Leap (Mobile Game & Web Platform)
Co-Developed by Studio Kōbō & CCW Technology Consulting
Llama Leap is a high-speed infinite runner that merges authentic Andean culture with a rigid, "Superflat" arcade aesthetic. Developed under strict utility-first design principles, the game rejects generic mobile UI in favor of heavy ink-stroke borders, tactile mechanics, and a hyper-vibrant Chicha neon palette. Players guide a highly customizable llama across a strict 9:16 vertical viewport, dodging Nazca desert fissures and Andean rock formations while collecting golden Inti medals, Choclo, and time-bending Quipu power-ups. Engineered for instant-action gameplay and razor-sharp collision detection, it delivers a premium, fast-paced retro arcade experience.
Creative & Concept
Studio Kōbō
- Superflat arcade aesthetic & character design
- Authentic Andean cultural motifs
- Chicha neon palette & mobile UI/UX
Engineering & Technical Ops
- AI platform leverage & game logic implementation
- Full-stack web setup & domain architecture
- Infrastructure, hosting & ongoing technical maintenance
Creative Asset Master Manifests
What Clients Say
Studio Kōbō stripped our concept down to the parts that actually mattered, then gave it a visual language sharp enough to build an entire product around. The handoff was the cleanest we have received.
Engineering & Technical Ops Partner
Let's Work Together
Whether you are launching something new, rebuilding an identity, or bringing us in on a commission basis, the workbench is open.
Message us directly on LinkedIn to discuss your project.
Locations: Chicago | Tokyo.