about the brand
Ayako Akai
Ayako was born in Japan and grew up in New Jersey, US for five years as a child. She’s currently working as an illustrator and painter, strongly influenced by her childhood memories and picture books in the US. Ayako graduated from Keio University, and then went on to study at Kuwasawa Design School & now based in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Awards
2023 The 226th The Choice, Prize
2021 The 220th The Choice, Prize
2021 Oshima International Handmade Picture Book Contest 2021,Prize
2016 The Japan Book Design Award 2016,Prize
2015 Tokyo Book Jacket Illustration Competition, Prize
2014 Tokyo Book Jacket Illustration Competition, Prize
2012 Tokyo Book Jacket Illustration Competition, Prize
2012 Japan Douga Award, Prize
