[ 01 ] CONCEPT(ABOUT)

We are an independent studio that turns information into high-impact visual communication.

Design, motion and strategy. Every great idea deserves an execution to match: careful, smart and memorable. That's why we use artificial intelligence as a tool: it amplifies and refines our work, while the script, direction and finishing stay in our hands. Since 2015, from Tatuapé in São Paulo, we have brought together art direction, graphic design, animation, storytelling and audiovisual production, from pre- to post-production, to create corporate videos, animated reports and presentations that help brands communicate with more clarity and impact. We're not just suppliers. We're creative partners, with you from concept to delivery.

[ 02 ] TEAM(02 MEMBERS)

Mauro Takeshi Kawasaki

Founder / Art Director

Mauro Takeshi Kawasaki is partner and art director at Shoyu, a motion design and visual communication studio in São Paulo. For 20 years he has been turning visual narratives and information into engaging projects with high production value. He started in editorial design at Grupo Abril, creating magazines, illustrations and infographics. In digital, he worked on special projects at Dafiti, with fashion campaigns and content for e-commerce. He went through agencies such as Bemdito Comunicação, as senior graphic designer, and Grato Apresentações, as art director and motion designer, developing animations, animated infographics and corporate presentations. In 2015, together with his wife and partner, he founded Shoyu. He directs entire projects and also takes part in every stage: storyboard, illustration, animation, motion graphics, audio mixing and post-production, for business presentations, editorial content, corporate videos and brand pieces. Today he produces AI-made content professionally and uses AI as an everyday tool.

Milly Ramiro

Founder / Creative Director and Motion Designer

Milly Ramiro is partner, creative director and motion designer at Shoyu, a motion design and visual communication studio in São Paulo. For over 15 years she has been creating narratives in motion, from television and film to videos for major brands. She started in TV as a motion designer at Rede Bandeirantes, creating visual identities, bumpers, intros and editing for channels such as Arte1, BandSports, BandNews and Terraviva. In film, she created the opening and closing credits for Cláudio Assis's feature "Febre do Rato", named Best Film at the Paulínia Film Festival, and did the editing and title design for Aislan Ferretti's short "Caio". At Elemidia, as creative coordinator, she led the team producing motion graphics videos and animated key visuals for major brands, shown in airports, malls and corporate buildings. In 2015, together with her husband and partner, she founded Shoyu. She leads creative direction, scriptwriting, storyboarding and production of animated videos for clients across many industries, as well as voiceover and sound design. Today she uses AI tools every day to create visual concepts, videos and narration.