About

 
 

I am little, but we are not.

Based in New York, NY, little lightning. is a creative studio founded by Kazuha Otake. We believe that even the tiniest spark can set something amazing in motion.

Specializing in branding, art direction, and design, we help brands find their voice, stand out, and shine (just like a little lightning strike). We don’t chase trends—we craft designs that feel fresh today and timeless tomorrow.

With a global perspective and a love for meaningful storytelling, we turn small ideas into something big, bold, and unforgettable.

We might be little, but together, we make magic happen.

 

 

About Founder : Kazuha Otake

EDUCATION

2016-2018 | Master of Science Package Design / Pratt Institute | New York, USA

2011-2015 | BFA Industrial, Interior, and Craft Design / Musashino Art University | Tokyo, Japan



AWARDS

2021 Sep | Penta Design Award

Shortlisted in Body, Health and Beauty

2021 May | Dieline Design Award

“dō” Silver Prize in Beauty & Health Package Design

2019 April | Indigo Design Award

“Effy” Gold Prize in Package Design

Brond Prize in Branding

“NU” Gold Prize in Package Design

Silver Prize in Branding

“SIZI” Silver Prize in Package Design

Silver Prize in Branding

“Haptic Book” Silver Prize in Book Design

2018 May | Outstanding Merit Award



PUBLICATION

2018 July | World Pacakaging Design Society

2018 July | Package Inspiration

2018 May | 2018 Design Pavilion NYC

2018 Feb | The Packaging of The World

2018 Feb | “Effy” Featured in Gurl Studio

2018 Oct | “Speaking Volumes” Featured in Behance

2018 Nov | “Nu” Featured in Behance

2018 Nov | “Effy” Featured in Behance

2019 Jan | “Thinkpackage Rebranding” Featured in Behance

2019 Jan | Package Design IdN Magazine, Hong Kong

2019 Mar | Package Design Favorite Design Magazine



EXHIBITION

2019 September | FachPack – the trade fair for packaging, processing and technology / Nuremberg, Germany

2018 May | Pratt Exhibition “Speaking Volumes” / New York, USA

2011 March | MAU Interior Design Exhibition / Tokyo, Japan