AHA Japan

AHA Inc. is a design firm specializing in graphic design and branding. Founded in December 1981 by Akira Fukai, the company started in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, focusing on creating designs for a wide range of fields and contributing to clients' brand imaging. Fukai, an alumnus of Tokyo University of the Arts, established the company after gaining experience in the advertising and promotion department of Keisei Department Store.

The company's core philosophy centers on the belief that graphic design is fundamental to branding. They employ a unique approach by starting the design ideation process with hand-drawn sketches, considering this analog method essential for producing conceptual and high-quality graphic design, even as production tools have become digital. Their mission is to facilitate brand communication through the power of art. Over the years, as technology evolved, AHA has expanded its services to include web design and UI/UX design. The firm also engages in creating promotional materials, planning events, and producing logos and posters. Another notable area of their work is the application of clinical art, a method that activates the right brain, in fields like nursing care and education.

Keywords: graphic design, branding, visual communication, logo design, poster design, web design, UI/UX design, art direction, advertising creative, event planning, clinical art, brand identity, visual expression, analog design process, Akira Fukai