A digital collage showing various technology-related items: a TV showing 'Now Playing TV Speakers,' a laptop displaying an electric vehicle model with specifications, a smartphone screen with a checkout page for MIRAI SPEAKER, and promotional posters for audio products, along with a photo of a man with a beard and sunglasses.

ways to work together

Design is the output. Partnership is the product.

Some engagements begin with a market opportunity. Others with a product, platform, or business problem that needs clarity.

CarmelloVision works from strategy through execution, helping teams define what needs to happen, build the right experience, and move it into market.

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Selected brands supported directly and through agency partnerships

The black and gray logo of Accenture with the word "accenture" and a stylized arrow above the letter 't' pointing upward.
Fuso logo with a geometric emblem and the word 'Fuso' next to it, in black.
Text reading 'MIRAI SPEAKER' in black on a black background.
Netflix logo in black text on a black background.
Black and white logo of UD Trucks with the text "UD TRUCKS" below the circular UD emblem.
Husqvarna logo with a stylized crown emblem
Widesense logo with the brand name and concentric circles design.
Logo of DreamDrive featuring a stylized letter D with a road and a car, and the word 'DreamDrive' underneath.

Focused engagements typically 2–4 weeks

START
Strategy & Validation

Find the right problem before committing to the build.

CarmelloVision works with teams to clarify the opportunity, understand the customer experience, identify what is holding an initiative back, and define the right path forward before larger investments are made.

Typical engagements

  • Market-entry strategy

  • Digital experience audits

  • Customer journey analysis

  • Product and service definition

  • UX / platform strategy

  • Competitive review

  • Prototyping and concept validation

  • Launch roadmaps

Outcomes

  • A clearer business and customer problem

  • Prioritized opportunities

  • A defined direction for design and execution

  • Reduced risk before committing to a larger build

  • A roadmap your internal team or CarmelloVision can carry forward

explore an opportunity
explore an opportunity

2~8 weeks typical

BUILD
Products & Digital Experiences

Turn the opportunity into something people can actually use.

From customer-facing websites and e-commerce to digital products and platforms, CarmelloVision connects strategy, UX, visual design, and implementation around the business objective.

Some engagements are built directly with CarmelloVision. Others involve internal developers, agencies, engineering teams, or specialist partners. The role adapts to what the initiative needs.

Typical engagements

  • Digital product strategy

  • UX / UI design

  • Websites and digital platforms

  • E-commerce experiences

  • Information architecture

  • Design systems

  • International and bilingual experiences

  • Developer handoff and implementation support

  • Analytics and conversion foundations

Outcomes

  • A digital experience aligned with business goals

  • Clearer customer journeys

  • A system designed to scale

  • Developer-ready design and documentation

  • A launch your internal team can actually operate

build something together
build something together

Monthly partnership

GROW
Embedded Partnership

Senior thinking without rebuilding context every project.

When products, markets, and priorities keep evolving, the relationship shouldn't restart every quarter.

CarmelloVision works alongside internal teams as an embedded design and strategy partner, bringing senior direction together with hands-on execution across ongoing initiatives.

Typical partnership

  • Design and creative direction

  • Product evolution

  • Market expansion

  • Campaign and launch support

  • Digital experience optimization

  • Brand systems

  • Cross-market initiatives

  • Internal team and agency collaboration

Outcomes

  • One partner across multiple initiatives

  • Faster decisions and execution

  • Consistency across products, markets, and teams

  • Senior strategic input with hands-on delivery

  • A partner who already understands the business

Explore a partnership
Explore a partnership
Three people standing on a balcony overlooking a city river, laughing and talking. One person holds a disposable coffee cup, another has a small speaker, and the third is dressed in a black blazer.

When every project moves a little differently, the process is the rhythm which pulls it all together.

See how we work together
See how we work together

Testimonials

  • シェーン氏は、クオリティの高いクリエイティブをスピード感を持って提供できる点が特に優れています。D2C事業において不可欠な高速なPDCAサイクルを実現し、事業成長および業績改善に大きく貢献しました。Shane's ability to deliver high-quality creative at speed was particularly outstanding. He enabled the rapid PDCA cycles essential to our D2C business and made a significant contribution to our business growth and performance improvement.

    Kazuki Kaneko, CMO, Mirai Speaker Inc.

  • He is a self-made citizen of the world. He is the definition of a Slasher. He makes stuff, produces stuff, designs stuff, tells stories, connects, teaches and thinks.

    Charles Collins, Creative Director at GMR Marketing (Milwaukee-based experiential agency)

  • "I've worked with Shane for over a decade across multiple projects. Beyond world-class visuals, he uncovers the deeper meaning behind your brand and pulls the vision from your head to bring it to life. You don't just hire a designer — you gain a creative partner who clarifies what you're really trying to say."

    Sam Dever
    Sam Dever Productions

  • "Shane is a versatile and talented designer who quickly grasped our project objectives and executed at scale — processing thousands of product images to new brand standards with diligence and precision."

    Marilka Vélez
    Creative Director

  • "Shane is an effective communicator who can explain design to a layman like myself and still produce innovative, eye-catching work. It's rare to find a designer who can capture the exact vision you have in your head."

    Marcus Offutt

  • "Shane's command of technology and creative design is matched by his willingness to do whatever it takes and his ability to work seamlessly as part of a team. He's a rare find — a professional who is as enjoyable to work with as he is qualified."

    Sara Gabriella

  • "Shane is highly competent with a great mindset and personality. He constantly provided high-quality work and responded swiftly to feedback — his flexibility made him an important member of our team."

    David Garcia

Selected work

Two women holding and examining a large black MIRAI speaker, smiling, in a bright indoor setting.

Japan → U.S. Market Entry & D2C Growth

A group of five people standing and talking at a professional event or conference booth, with a large sign that reads 'WideSense' and displays information about electric bus tickets and transportation technology in the background.

Long-Term Product & Growth Partnership

A brochure or poster promoting the 'Dream Drive' van, featuring images of a white camper van with the branding 'DREAM DRIVE,' specifications for a NICO model, and interior photos of a sleeping area, with Japanese text providing details.

Cross-Border Booking & Conversion Experience

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A collection of electronic devices and advertisements featuring audio products and a vehicle. There is a TV screen with the text "Now Playing TV Speakers," a laptop displaying a vehicle with specifications, a smartphone showing a checkout page for a speaker, and promotional images of people discussing TV audio quality.

Whether you're entering a market, building a product, rethinking an existing experience, or looking for a senior partner to help move the work forward, let's talk.

Have something ambitious in motion?

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most projects start with a discovery call to understand your goals, constraints, and timeline. From there, I'll send a proposal outlining scope, deliverables, and cost.

    Once we're aligned, we work in focused phases, from research, to concept, refinement, and delivery — with regular check-ins so there are no surprises.

    I work remotely, but I'm flexible depending on what the project needs.

  • CarmelloVision focuses on initiatives where strategy and design need to work together, including new-market launches, digital products, websites and platforms, customer experiences, e-commerce, and ongoing design partnerships.

    Some engagements begin with a clearly defined build. Others begin earlier, when the opportunity itself still needs to be clarified.

  • Both. I'm based in Tokyo and work with Japanese companies and international organizations.

    My working language is English, but I can accommodate Japanese-language projects and communication depending on the engagement.

    I’ve worked in both agencies in Japan as well as U.S., and am used to the nuances in both environments — especially cultural working styles.

  • Full engagements typically begin around ¥1.5M, depending on complexity, duration, and the team involved.

    Focused strategy, audit, and validation engagements are available for narrower initiatives. Ongoing partnerships are scoped monthly or across a defined period.

    Every engagement begins with a clear proposal outlining the approach, scope, investment, and responsibilities before work begins.

  • CarmelloVision regularly collaborates with internal developers, engineering teams, agencies, and specialist partners. The role can range from strategic direction through detailed UX/UI, design systems, documentation, QA, and launch support.

  • Most focused engagements run 2–6 weeks, while larger product, platform, or market-launch initiatives may run 8–16 weeks or longer.

    Embedded partnerships can continue across several months as products, markets, and priorities evolve.

  • I don't disappear at delivery. I'll walk you through the final work, hand over all files and documentation, and answer any questions your team has.

    If something small needs fixing after handoff, just reach out. For larger updates or new directions, we can scope that as a new project.