Industry Craft

Hiroyuki Kato

Hiroyuki Kato
Industry Craft

Hiroyuki Kato

Creative Director

DENTSU INC.

JAPAN AND GLOBAL

Biography

Hiroyuki Kato is a Creative Director based in Japan. He believes that the power of design is essential in making the world more beautiful and is known for bridging business strategy with cultural creativity. He has collaborated with global clients including Coca-Cola, UNIQLO, Nikka Whisky, and the JR Group, delivering impactful and culturally resonant work. His JR project ‘My Japan Railway’ won the Grand Prix at Cannes Lions 2023, and in 2025, Nikka Whisky’s ‘No Labels’ received a Gold Lion. Over the course of his career, he has earned more than 100 international awards, including honors from The One Show, ADC, D&AD, and LIA. In addition to his creative work, he has contributed to the industry as a judge, serving as a Design Judge for The One Show in 2024 and for the D&AD New Blood Awards in 2025. With a strong balance of intuitive vision and strategic thinking, combined with solid technical expertise, Kato continues to create work that generates cultural and social impact on a global scale.

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