RON IN CREA T IVE
“Creativity isn’t about the advantage or disadvantage of a specific time or culture. Creativity is something that comes internally from a human being having a genuine mistrust of rules. And that may be the constant. It’s almost like there’s some rebellion in it.” — Paula Scher, Pentagram Partner
T A B L E O F CON TENTS 01.
INTRODUCTION
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THE LAST CAN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RONIN CREATIVE
EMERALD CITY COLLECTIVE IDENTITY DESIGN
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JADE & CEDAR IDENTITY DESIGN
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HEREDITARY POSTER
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ZAO THE FEAR IS WHAT KEEPS US HERE VINYL DESIGN
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EMERY THE WEAK’S END 20TH ANNIVERSARY VINYL
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LEAF & BEAN IDENTITY DESIGN
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IT’S SHO-TIME SHOHEI OHTANI WBC POSTER
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BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE MAGAZINE SPREAD
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PIANOS BECOME THE TEETH I’LL GET BY LYRIC POSTER
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WORLD SERIES 2023 POSTER
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PRAISE THE WAR MACHINE ANTI-NUCLEAR WEAPONS POSTER
TOUCHE AMORE HONEST SLEEP LYRIC POSTER
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MIDSOMMAR MOVIE POSTER
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MOSH MASTERPIECES TRADING CARDS
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MIKE HOSODA
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CONTACT
RONIN CREATIVE
Dive into the dynamic realm of RONIN CREATIVE, a collaborative space where creativity knows no bounds. At RONIN, we’re not just designers; we’re collaborators on a shared journey of creativity. In the bustling scene of Las Vegas, RONIN CREATIVE operates as a design studio committed to crafting captivating and user-friendly experiences. Our diverse range of friends—musicians, digital creators, and businesses, both big and small—benefit from design solutions tailored to their unique goals. We’re not just about pushing our own limits; we’re about shamelessly pushing boundaries to help our collaborators achieve theirs. From merchandise and album artwork to posters and brand strategy, our portfolio reflects our dedication to various design specialties. Our mission is simple yet profound: to enhance inclusivity & beauty in the world, one design at a time. Join us on this collaborative journey, where creativity knows no ego, and every design is a shared accomplishment. Welcome to RONIN CREATIVE, where your vision takes center stage.
Identity Design for Jade & Cedar Logo design, color palettte, and product mockup for a men’s personal care brand.
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Variant Poster for Hereditary Custom photography and handdrawn type elements.
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Emery “The Weak’s End” 20th Anniversary Vinyl Vinyl packaging featuring custom photography and copy.
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Visual Identity for Leaf & Bean Coffee and Tea Company Customized ampersand based on Garamond featuring a coffee bean in the counter and a tea leaf in the bowl.
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Becoming the Archetype Magazine Spread Magazine layout for Becoming the Archetype’s 2023 album Children of the Great Extinction.
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2023 World Series Poster A minimalist poster to commermorate the Texas Rangers winning their first World Series in franchise history.
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Praise the War Machine Anti- Nuclear Weapons Poster Poster design against the horrors of nuclear war.
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Mosh Masterpieces Trading Cards Logo and product mockup of a set of trading cards for metalcore and hardcore bands.
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The Last Can (TLC) Visual Identity Design The Last Can is a canned water company focused on sober living.
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Emerald City Collective Rebranding concept for Solid State Records, crafting a fresh identity with a new name to pay homage to Seattle, the Emerald City.
Emerald City
Collective
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Zao - The Fear Is What Keeps Us Here Vinyl Cover Design and Lyric Insert
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“It’s Sho-Time” Shohei Ohtani 2023 World Baseball Classic Poster
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Pianos Become the Teeth - I’ll Get By Lyric Poster
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Touche Amore - Honest Sleep Lyric Poster
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Midsommar Movie Poster
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Mike Hosoda Based in Las Vegas, Mike Hosoda is a queer, disabled, first-generation Japanese-American designer. Mike’s love for design was sparked in 2011, durng his first graphic design course at Valencia College, where he encountered a fellow student’s portfolio piece that would change his life forever a simple typographic poster showcasing the Garamond ampersand. Since then, Mike has dedicated himself to mastering the art of design, studying at the College of Southern Nevada, where he began to develop his unique visual language incorporatingcSwiss Modern & Bauhaus design theory. In 2019, Mike launched his design studio RONIN CREATIVE, where he specializes in merchandise, album artwork, ad layout, poster design, & brand identity. In addition to his design work, Mike is an avid collector of vinyl records, design books, & comic books. He is also a passionate fan of horror movies, drawing inspiration from filmmakers like Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, Jordan Peele, Robert Eggers, & the catalog of films produced by A24. Despite facing numerous obstacles in his life, Mike has become a well-known figure in the heavy music community as the “Wheelchair Crowdsurfer,” a testament to his resilience and determination.
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MIKE HOSODA CREATIVE DIRECTOR RONIN CREATIVE facebook.com/weareronincreative instagram.com/weareronincreative behance.net/weareronincreative
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“Just enough is more.” - Milton Glaser
BE BOLD. GO ROGUE. WE ARE RONIN CREATIVE.