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TMCreation

Meet the Designer

Introduction

Toshihiro Maruyama

TMCreation is a design studio led by Toshihiro Maruyama, specialising in corporate logo design as the foundation for websites and digital communication. The studio works in both Japanese and English, with bases in Japan and Australia.

With over 20 years of experience in digital and visual design, Toshi has supported more than 100 startups and collaborated with over 300 companies and organisations. His work extends beyond Japan, with ongoing projects for clients in Australia and other international locations, including government bodies, educational institutions, and Aboriginal organisations.

Born in Edogawa, Tokyo, Toshi became an Australian citizen in 2021. As the founder and designer behind TMCreation, he has overseen all creative work since the studio was established. He specialises in translating abstract ideas and concepts into clear, purposeful design, taking cultural context and real-world use into account. Working as a native Japanese speaker with extensive professional experience in English, he operates between Japanese and English-speaking environments, supporting projects across diverse cultural and business contexts.

Collage of hand drawn illustrations featuring expressive colours, fine detailing, and imaginative scenes, reflecting the designer’s creative background and attention to detail
Imaginative lighthouse illustration featuring textured landscapes and narrative depth, reflecting the designer’s artistic roots
I aim to create work that speaks to people on a deeper, human level
- Toshihiro M
Meet the Designer

Where His Design Journey Began

Long before the digital era, Toshi began his creative journey by visualising thoughts and emotions through hand-drawing. This early immersion in tactile media remains the cornerstone of his design thinking. The delicate sensibility cultivated through these formative experiences continues to provide a steadfast foundation for his work today.

For Toshi, design is never mere decoration; it is a vital communication tool for organising information and conveying its true essence. He engages deeply with projects from their earliest stages, unravelling objectives and underlying assumptions to define a clear structure and direction.

Through an understanding of cultural context and meticulous communication with stakeholders, each project is shaped with deliberate intention. His uncompromising attention to detail and ability to capture subtle emotional nuances, honed since childhood, are consistently woven into his current production style.

Whether creating logos or websites, this commitment to excellence remains unchanged. Even in projects requiring complex multicultural considerations, he remains focused on the core of "what needs to be communicated," approaching every task with the same level of care and precision.

Detailed imaginative illustration featuring a large tree and small houses, reflecting the designer’s creative approach and attention to detail
A Story from His Inner World

City of Cascade

I still remember it. From time to time, the thought returns. I sometimes wonder whether it was something my dream once saw. In my own imagination, I call it the Fantasy Planet.

At the foot of the mountain on the left stood the entrance to that forest. From there, it was possible to go deeper inside. The forest stretched on endlessly, like a vast sea of trees. When I finally passed through it, I stopped, breath held. Before me was a vast city, hidden deep within the forest.

It was an extraordinary sight. Nature and human presence existed together in what felt like perfect balance. The beauty of it was overwhelming.

As I stood at the entrance to the city, a single sign came into view. It says “City of Cascade”.

Fun Facts

A Bit More About Him

He Is

  • Japanese and Australian
  • A father of two boys
  • A Nichiren Buddhist
  • A 180 cm tall human
  • A custom LEGO minifigure collector

He Has

  • An older sister
  • A black belt in judo
  • A scuba diving licence
  • Experience visiting over 2,000 companies as a walk in sales representative
  • A law degree

He Likes

  • The ocean
  • Swimming and cycling
  • Wooden home décor
  • DIY
  • Sci fi films
  • Ambient music
  • Japanese cuisine (ramen & sashimi)

Quality Printing

Business Card Printing

Our business card uses high-quality textured matt lamination with an elaborate UV gloss effect applied on top of the logo mark.

Featured Work

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TMCreation bridges cultures and connects brands through expert Japanese design and seamless English communication, specialising in logos and bespoke branding solutions.
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