# Ryo Nakagawa

> Ryo Nakagawa (中川諒) is a Tokyo-based creative director and copywriter. He is the founder of SHAME Inc. and co-founder of PARALLAX, and works across brand strategy, creative direction, copywriting, advertising, technology, and culture.

## Profile

- Name: Ryo Nakagawa / 中川諒
- Roles: Creative Director, Copywriter
- Based in: Tokyo, Japan
- Founder: Shame Inc.
- Co-founder: PARALLAX
- Background: Dentsu, Google, Droga5 / Accenture
- Lived or worked in: Japan, Egypt, Germany, Tokyo, Sydney, and Singapore

## Approach

Ryo identifies value that already exists within a company, brand, product, culture, or team, then gives it language and a perspective that changes how people see and relate to it.

## Services

- Brand strategy and positioning
- Creative direction
- Copywriting and verbal identity
- Brand and product campaigns
- Company purpose and corporate messaging
- Creative consultation across cultures and markets
- Keynotes and workshops

## Selected clients

Meta, Instagram, Google, Nike, Coca-Cola, Hilton, GAP, the UK Government, WWF, Heidi, Zespri, UNIQLO, HUMAN MADE, TRUNK(HOTEL), kolor, Spiber, Honda, Panasonic, Suntory, Mizuho, Hitachi, Tokyu Land Corporation, Kanebo, and Shueisha.

## Books

- 発想の回路 (Circuit of Ideas)
- いくつになっても恥をかける人になる

Both books have editions published in Japan and South Korea.

## Official links

- Website: https://www.ryonakagawa.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryonakagawa1988
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryonotrio
- M925: https://www.instagram.com/m925badge/
- Contact: ryo.nakagawa@shame.co.jp

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