What AMIX does

AMIX, legally デザイン事務所AMIX (Design Office AMIX), is a privately held Japanese design studio founded in 2015 and headquartered in Osaka, operating primarily through its registered service mark ASOBOAD (アソボアド). The company delivers graphic, advertising, and brand design services — flyers, posters, brochures, packaging, logos, business cards, and video editing — alongside WordPress website production (ASOBOAD for WEB) and AI-assisted logo creation (AMIX AI Lab.). All client engagement runs through an online, email-based workflow with nationwide Japanese coverage and an English-language 'ASOBOAD for Global' channel; physical printing is outsourced to partner printers while ASOBOAD manages procurement and delivery.

The core technology stack is industry-standard Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) augmented with Adobe AI features for ideation, drafts, editing, and retouching. AMIX runs no proprietary AI models; generative AI is layered onto conventional design workflows under human review. The studio also operates a large portfolio of free browser-based utility tools (color palettes, halftone effects, QR generation, pixel art, perspective rulers, games) that serve as a content-marketing and SEO engine. Representative Tominaga Haruki, selected for the 2020 Adobe Creative Residency, is the founder and primary designer.

The business model is project-based, one-time design fees with transparent, publicly listed pricing for standard deliverables (e.g., ¥27,500 base flyer design, ¥31,900 poster design, ¥48,400 pamphlet design), plus optional print and delivery add-ons and a multi-year WordPress maintenance subscription tier. The primary customer segment is Japanese SMBs and individual entrepreneurs across vertical-agnostic industries (food service, retail, beauty, healthcare, education, real estate, events, IT, manufacturing), with secondary exposure to public institutions and a nascent international segment. To date, AMIX cites 1,000+ business client transactions and 2,000+ portfolio works across 10+ years of continuous operation, and is bootstrapped with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries.

Name

AMIX

Legal name

デザイン事務所AMIX

Website

https://amix-design.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AMIX is a privately held Osaka-based design studio operating ASOBOAD to deliver online, project-based graphic, advertising, branding, and web design services to Japanese SMBs and individual entrepreneurs, with supplementary AI-assisted logo and free web-tool offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graphic Design Services

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (54143)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Creative & Experience Design Agencies (Web/App/UX) (MPAAAAAD)

Keywords

• Graphic design services
• Advertising design
• Print design
• Logo branding
• Package design

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Design Production Services (Project-Based): One-time design fees for specific deliverables such as flyers, posters, brochures, business cards, logos, packaging, video editing, and web banners. Clients may also add printing and delivery as an optional add-on. Core revenue stream. Pricing varies by format, size, color specifications, and print run length.
2. Printing and Delivery Services: Optional integrated printing, finishing (lamination, folding, binding), and nationwide delivery of designed print materials. Outsourced to external printing companies with ASOBOAD handling the intermediary print procurement and logistics management. Adds to per-project revenue.
3. AI-Enhanced Logo Creation (Logo Shop): Logo design service within AMIX AI Lab. that combines AI generation speed with professional designer refinement, offered at accessible price points through the Logo Shop online service.
4. WordPress Website Production and Blog Content Writing: ASOBOAD for WEB provides WordPress-based website creation (maintenance and management plans), fast low-cost HTML website production, and AI-enhanced blog article writing services on a project or retainer basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AMIX is a Japanese graphic design studio that produces advertising design assets (flyers, posters, brochures, business cards, packaging, logos, video, motion logos, web banners, signage) under the ASOBOAD brand, delivers WordPress websites and AI-assisted blog writing under ASOBOAD for WEB, and offers AI-enhanced logo creation under AMIX AI Lab. All client interactions run online nationally in Japan via email and the company's website ecosystem, with optional integrated printing and nationwide delivery outsourced to partner printers.

Product overview

AMIX is a Japanese design studio operating multiple service brands: ASOBOAD (advertising design for print materials including flyers, posters, brochures, business cards, and packaging), ASOBOAD for WEB (WordPress website creation and AI-assisted blog writing), and AMIX AI Lab. (AI-powered design research including AI-assisted logo creation). The company also provides DESIGN STAT (design industry statistics) and Japanify Works (Japanese cultural design for global markets). All services are delivered online nationwide. AMIX also offers an extensive suite of free web tools covering design assistance (color tools, UI components), image processing, business support (invoices, contracts), print preparation, music/audio tools, QR code generation, and browser-based games.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASOBOAD Advertising Design Service Online advertising and print design service offering flyer, poster, brochure, business card, packaging, logo design, video editing, and digital signage production, covering design through printing and delivery for SMBs and individual clients across Japan.
• ASOBOAD for WEB Website Production Website creation and blog content writing service using WordPress, offering AI-assisted HTML-based fast site creation and blog article production that combines AI with human writers, for SMBs and individuals.
• AMIX AI Lab. Logo Shop AI-powered logo creation service combining AI generation speed with professional designer craftsmanship, offered at accessible price points through the Logo Shop online service for small businesses and individuals.
• Flyer Design Flyer and promotional print material design service with printing included, offered in A6, A5, A4, B5, and B4 sizes with multiple paper types including water-resistant, recycled, and custom die-cut options.
• Poster Design Panel and poster design service from A3 to B0 sizes including large format printing, with water-resistant, laminated, and panel mounting options for indoor and outdoor use.
• Brochure and Pamphlet Design Brochure and pamphlet design including bifold, trifold, and saddle-stitched formats, with online estimate simulator, design, printing, and delivery included.
• Logo Design Logo, CI/VI design, and brand identity creation with multiple plan options from basic to full customization for businesses and individuals establishing or refreshing their brand.
• Package Design Product packaging and label design for various industries, covering paper to film materials with shelf-appeal and e-commerce-friendly design approaches.
• Video Editing and Production Video editing, video ad production, and digital signage content creation ranging from short promotional videos to longer promotional films for online and social media use.
• Motion Logo Animated version of static logos for use on websites and videos, offered in Lite and standard versions for brand presence across digital channels.
• Web Banner Design Web banner and social media ad image design service for various online platforms.
• Signage Design Outdoor signage design including signboards, banners, flags, and vehicle wrapping designs.
• Business Card Design Business card and shop card design with printing included, offering premium paper options and special finishes.
• Japanify Works (International Design Service) Japanese culture-based logo and package design service providing affordable Japanese graphic design to global businesses and individuals via the ASOBOAD for Global English-language channel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ businesses served across diverse industries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Beriberst Law Firm (ベリーベスト律师事务所)minorOthersAdvisory legal counsel for AMIX design office. Located at: 〒530-0003 大阪府大阪市北区堂島1-1-5 ザイマックス梅田新道ビル2階. Provides legal advisory services for business operations, contracts, and compliance matters.
• External Printing CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAMIX outsources all print production (flyers, posters, brochures, business cards, packaging) to selected external printing companies. ASOBOAD manages print procurement, quality control, and national delivery logistics as the client-facing intermediary. Printing partners enable the one-stop design-through-delivery service model.
• Adobe Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationAdobe is the primary software infrastructure provider for AMIX's design production operations. AMIX uses Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other Adobe tools as the core design production stack. Representative Haruki Tominaga was selected for the Adobe Creative Residency (2020) program, deepening the professional relationship. Adobe AI features are used in design workflows.
• Graphic Design Production Staff (Internal and External)coreOthersAMIX's design team consists of both in-house staff and external/collaborative design professionals. The team includes members with backgrounds in fashion and commercial design. The representative manages projects across graphic design, web, and video production. External staff support peak workloads and specialized skill requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights9 records

Direct peers

• Canva: Global online design platform with template-based flyer/poster/logo creation and an AI logo generator. Directly comparable to AMIX's AI Logo Shop and flyer/poster workflow for SMB design needs.
• 99designs: Crowdsourced logo and graphic design marketplace serving SMBs globally. Comparable to AMIX on logo design and brand identity for small businesses, with similar accessibility focus but a different sourcing model.
• Fiverr: Global freelance marketplace for design services including flyers, posters, logos, packaging, and video. Competes with AMIX for affordable outsourced SMB design, particularly in the logo and packaging categories.
• Wix: DIY website builder with templates and AI-assisted site creation, comparable to ASOBOAD for WEB's WordPress and fast-HTML website services for SMBs needing an online presence.
• Squarespace: Template-based website builder targeting SMBs and creators, with brand and online-store features. Comparable to ASOBOAD for WEB on small-business website production and AI-assisted design.

Others

• ランサーズ (Lancers): Major Japanese freelance platform for design, web, and writing talent. Adjacent alternative to AMIX for Japanese SMBs outsourcing design work, with the same target buyer but crowdsourced delivery.
• クラウドワークス (CrowdWorks): Japan's largest freelance marketplace, listing design, web, and writing projects. Adjacent competitor for SMB outsourced design budgets, though CrowdWorks matches clients to freelancers rather than delivering in-house.

Broad incumbents

• Adobe Express: Adobe's consumer-grade design product with AI features for flyers, posters, logos, and social graphics. Directly relevant since AMIX uses the Adobe ecosystem; Adobe Express pushes into SMB self-service design.
• VistaPrint (Cimpress): Large online print and design platform offering design-through-print for flyers, business cards, and marketing materials. Comparable to AMIX as a one-stop design+print+delivery service for SMBs, but at a much larger scale.

Regional players

• プリントパック (PrintPac): Japanese online printing company offering flyers, posters, business cards, and related design-print services to SMBs. Comparable to ASOBOAD's print-intermediary model on the Japan SMB segment, with stronger print-side scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AsoboOfficial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ASOBODESIGN
• Instagraminstagram.com/asobo.official
• Facebookfacebook.com/asobodesign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amix-design

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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