Kaoru Sugano
- Japan
- Member since 2013
Co-Founder / Creative Director / Creative Technologist
Tsuzuku Tokyo
Born in 1977 in Tokyo. Graduated from the University of Tokyo’s Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics, following Azabu Junior and Senior High School.
Joined Dentsu in 2002. Worked on data analysis technology in R&D and as lead researcher at Dentsu Institute before transferring to the creative division in 2013. Engaged in a wide range of work based on expertise in digital technology/expression, handling product and service development, advertising planning and production, and more for clients in Japan and overseas.
Left Dentsu in January 2022 to found the creative directors’ collective Tsuzuku. Now handles mainly creative direction in the design and entertainment fields, including management and business strategy planning, advertising production, and product and service development.
Awards
D&AD Black Pencil/ Yellow Pencil×4
Cannes Lions Titanium Grand Prix / Titanium Lions
One Show -AutomobileAdvertising of the Year-
London International Awards Grand Prix
Spikes Asia Grand Prix
ADFEST Grand Prix
The Webby Award Grand Prix
CICLOPE Festival Grand Prix
CICLOPE Asia Grand Prix
Japan Advertising Agencies Association / Creator of the year（2014、2016）
Japan Advertising Agencies Association / Creator of the year Special Award（2012）
ACC Grand Prix
Tokyo Interactive Ad Awards Grand Prix
Yahoo! internet creative award Grand Prix
Japan Media Arts Festival Entertainment Division Grand Prix
Japan Media Arts Festival Entertainment Division Excellence Award
TOKYO ADC AWARD
Prix Ars Electronica Honorary Mention
STARTS PRIZE Honorary Mention
Good Design Award Gold
Apple AppStore BEST of 2013
etc.
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