Tsutomu Kitazawa

I have loved drawing pictures since I was a child. I wanted to be a "painter" in the future, but while studying painting, I became interested in design and set my sights on becoming a designer.

I mainly work with concept art for video games and films. I also specialize in graphic design.

It is one of the methods that provides the best ideas to our clients.

I like designs that express the world of video games and other productions.

I don't remember exactly, but I think it was a commercial film design.

It is when, after much trial and error, a sight that I have never seen before appears.

It's about being aware of the client and not interpreting things in a selfish, convenient way.

It is to firmly use the special ability to contribute to society.

These are various events in the history of the world. This is not particularly limited to artworks.

Research is the most important aspect of my design. Based on the research, I start constructing an original world view. I do not simply start with a visual design. I start with a text-based worldview, and then begin a visual approach.

I live in Japan. I am not influenced so much by Japanese cultural heritage, but I am greatly influenced by Japanese pop culture.

I work as a designer, and I receive jobs directly from them. It is a good relationship that I have been able to get projects from certain clients for more than 10 years.

I think companies should choose designers who can be cordial and sympathetic. It is not about what the artist has to offer, but about how much they can use their design thinking for companies.

The first step is research. After that, I draw rough sketches based on the materials, but the research still continues (until the final process).

Art book by Syd Mead「KRONOLOG」 Art book by Syd Mead「OBLAGON」 「Bloodborne Official Artworks」 「ELDEN RING OFFICIAL ART BOOK」 「DARK SOULS III DESIGN WORKS」

We must respect the basics and persevere in our efforts. There is no other way.

The good thing is that every day is a series of new tasks. The bad is that every day is a battle against new challenges.

It is the power of imagination. It is not drawing ability or technique.

I set deadlines: one day for research, two days for rough design, one week for design work, etc.

How can I get better at this? How can we create designs that sell? The question is.

It is the experience of involving in Fromsoftware,inc.'s "ELDENRING" as a concept artist.

It is the concept art of video games. It is the most flexible and the most esoteric.

The next goal is to translate and release art book "ORACLE" in many countries around the world.

We are working as a team, but I am the one who does the design work.

We released our first art book "ORACLE" in December 2023. It is only available in Japan, so we are looking for a publishing agent in each country so that we can translate and release it in other countries around the world. Please contact us if you are interested. AmazonJapan URL https://amzn.asia/d/0ZviLni Here is a sample of the art book "ORACLE.Please take a look. https://shopro.tameshiyo.me/9784796873727

Please contact Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions by e-mail. Mail：kigawa-rokudai@shopro.co.jp

We are currently developing "art book ORACLE" in various media. We expand the illustration works in various directions – mainly in art book, autograph sessions, work description on YouTube, sales of reproductions, and so on. Please look forward to our future activities.

I studied art at Musashino Art University and later became a concept artist for video games after working in the world of commercial film imaging and movie related works.

I have done concept art for video games such as "Bloodborne" and "ELDENRING" in the past. I would like to continue doing concept art for AAA level video games.

To prepare for the opportunities that are sure to come your way in the future, do not be in a hurry, but steadily build your career, step by step.

A great designer is someone who is always actively searching for a solution to a problem. A great designer is someone who has hundreds of different solutions in stock.

It is that the projects have many elements that accurately solved the problem. Frankly, without being inside the project, it is difficult to judge whether “the design is good or not”.

My favorite is "SPINNER" by Syd Mead. It was created with a very conceptual mindset.

It's my "art book ORACLE". It is an art book which is unlike any other I have ever seen.

I think it's about expanding your input outside of design. In my case, it was movies.

It is like a problem-solving puzzle. When you arrive at the correct answer, you feel a sense of accomplishment.

My mentors from my commercial Filmwork helped me. My wife is my biggest supporter.