JUNICHI TSUNEOKA is a character graphic illustrator, He designs unique and strong character based illustrations that can apply to many different graphic design project such as posters, cd covers, packaging graphics, logos, corporate identities, book covers, web, animation, advertising campaigns, etc. His designs often called “California Roll Stylie”, combining Japanese pop culture and American urban culture together into something very unique and eye-catching.
Junichi was born and raised in Japan, arrived in the Seattle, US at the end of the 20th Century, worked as a graphic designer at Modern Dog Design Co for six years. That’s the place where he made a great impact on his design career, he established the “California Roll Stylie”. Then he built his own studio “STUBBORN SIDEBURN” to broaden his visual communication and to employ his visual language in art, illustration, and design.
Junichi latest projects
ULTIMATE UNIVERSE playing card
Custom playing card deck by Arlington Printing Company, design a whole deck of authentic “Bicycle” brand playing card. A conceptual expansion on the four symbols of Oriental mythology, Ultimate Universe takes star-born legends to new heights. Elements of 2D pixel art infused with striking color schemes make for a visual experience that is both complex and fun. Mythology and technology coalesce beautifully in Ultimate Universe.
ART in motion
A series of installation art for Wing Luke Museum in Seattle, create Snow, Surf, Skate inspired art to describe Asian American identity. The series was inspired by board culture mixed with modern twist of 4 Chinese mythological creatures. Each artwork is made of bamboo panels consist of 4 layers to achieve semi 3D look. Each peice is about 15″ wide and 30″ tall.
NIKE Tee
Nike wanted Junichi to build design elements inside the swoosh shape, Nike were building a collection around the idea of robot/geometric forms. Nike like what Junichi used in his Reptar poster. They thought that it feels stylised and unique, as well as looking robotic/machine parts.