Tatsuya Ishikawa is the founder of BSPK, a creative studio in Tokyo. After moving to NYC, he works at several creative agencies as a freelance creative with a background in idea and concept development, and art direction.

Problem-solving with a bold creative idea rooted in human truth and cultural insight - this has always been the focus of his career and passion. He strives to comes up with the best idea, as he leads the creative team. His works range from advertising campaigns to brand identity, and his multiple backgrounds as a copywriter and art director bring him more comprehensive direction skills. Soon after starting his professional career as a Japan representative of PR Young Cannes Lions, he was awarded in D&AD, Cannes Lions, and One Show, etc.

  • Born in Japan
    2011 - 2013: GROUND inc. | Tokyo
    2013 - 2015: Freelance Creative | London
    2016 - BSPK inc. | Tokyo
    2020 - Whatever NY | NYC
    2020 - Freelance Creative | NYC

  • *Stopped entering since 2019

    2018 ADSTARS/FilmCraft–Cinematography<Bronze>
    2018 ADSTARS/FilmCraft-Artdirection/productiondesign<Bronze>
    2018 ADFEST/Filmcraftlotus-Costumedesign<Bronze>
    2018 ADFEST/Filmcraftlotus–Cinematography<FINALIST>
    2018 CiclopeAsia/BrandContent–Casting<FINALIST>
    2017 SpikesAsia/PR<Bronze>
    2016 AdFest/DirectLotus-FieldMarketing<Grande>
    2016 AdFest/OutdoorLotus-Ambient:SmallScale<Grande>
    2016 AdFest/OutdoorLotus-GuerillaMarketing<SILVER>
    2016 AdFest/MediaLotus-BestUseofAmbient:SmallScale<GOLD>
    2016 AdFest/MediaLotus-BestUseofExperiential/GuerillaMarketing<FINALIST> 2016 AdFest/InnovaLotus<Grande>
    2016 D&AD / Branding <Yellow pencil>
    2016 D&AD / Outdoor <Wood pencil>
    2016 One Show / Digital experience guerilla <Bronze>
    2015 Cannes Young Lions / PR <Gold> ※Japan representative
    2012 Cannes Lions / Mobile <Bronze>
    2011 iidaDesignAward<Finalist>
    2010 I-SHIN Business Planning Competition <1st place>
    2010 applim H.I.S Award <1st place>

  • - AdverTimes 2016 “Winning Young Cannes Lions to be a Japan representative.”
    - Speakers / Cannes Lions 2016 PR Seminar
    - Speakers / Dentsu Talks 2017 “Cannes Lions PR Workshop”
    - Commercial Photo Magazine 2018 “Best Campaign”
    - Jury of One Club Film Festival 2020

  • + tatsuyaishikawa@bspkcr.com

Capability

Idea and Concept Development / Art Direction

Available as

Full-time or Freelance, ACD/AD

Work permits

O-1 Visa