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founding team @opacityhq · founded https://nitter.cf/t.co/ng85Rubu9M (acquired) · founder @forum_tokyo · designer / builder in japan

fukuoka, japan 福岡
Joined May 2010
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As we get deeper into the age of AI, the design process has started to feel muddy. We're fixing that. In Zoah, you build an identity first, and it becomes the foundation your product is built on. Here's a sneak peek. 👀
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🙊 try it out at: benitez.jp/experiments/duo
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AI keeps shrinking design down to a prompt box. We’re building the other way, with the canvas at the center of everything. A look behind the scenes with @brdrck & @notorioususb.
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you can just build things...
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Like, how is it even possible this exists?! This is the grail!
No handoff. No rebuild. Your codebase, on the canvas.
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A few of you have asked about buying passes for a group, or sponsoring a pass for a designer who couldn't make it otherwise. You can do both now! Email (hello@tokyodesignforum) or DM us and we'll send you the details 🙏
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Keepsweeper winning 2nd place in Best Game at @RevenueCat’s Shipaton: $10,000. Sharing it with my 12-year-old son and co-designer: priceless.
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Introducing new vector tools coming to Zoah: Sculpt, drag, and paint with brushes that animate as they reshape the path. Every stroke stays a real, editable vector, rendered live.
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One of the most epic experiences I’ve been on @NotoriousUSB puts on a wonderful experience. Definitely worth it all.
We're doing it again! 🙌 Tokyo Design Forum is back for year two, Feb 17-19, 2027 in Shibuya. Were you in the room in 2026? Your founding pass is open now, for 72 hours. Doors open to everyone Fri Oct 16. Get on the waitlist now! tokyodesignforum.com
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Came to TDF last year? Your founding pass is on sale now. Doors open to everyone Fri 12AM JST (Thu 8 AM PT). Use the email from your 2026 ticket at checkout. If that email doesn't work for any reason, DM us and we'll sort it out! tokyodesignforum.com
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this site is so sick @NotoriousUSB
We're doing it again! 🙌 Tokyo Design Forum is back for year two, Feb 17-19, 2027 in Shibuya. Were you in the room in 2026? Your founding pass is open now, for 72 hours. Doors open to everyone Fri Oct 16. Get on the waitlist now! tokyodesignforum.com
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We're doing it again! 🙌 Tokyo Design Forum is back for year two, Feb 17-19, 2027 in Shibuya. Were you in the room in 2026? Your founding pass is open now, for 72 hours. Doors open to everyone Fri Oct 16. Get on the waitlist now! tokyodesignforum.com
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Are you @speedrun demo day? Come say hi at the Zoah (@OpacityHQ) booth!
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One day left to get on the list! Join the Zoah waitlist for a chance to win an iPhone Duo. Entries close tomorrow, October 1, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Already joined? You’re included. Join + rules: zoah.com/win-an-iphone-duo
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Brand designers are not ready for this...
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calling all designers… you have 3 days to win an iPhone Duo and get early access to Zoah not affiliated - just a fan of the product and team zoah.com/win-an-iphone-duo
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🚨 BREAKING: We're giving away an iPhone Duo! Join the Zoah waitlist for early access and a chance to win. One lucky winner. Entries close October 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Already on the waitlist? You're entered. One entry per person. Winner announced October 2. zoah.com/win-an-iphone-duo
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btw @brdrck is making grown men cry with his INSANE take on vector (more like video game) rendering in @OpacityHQ…. nicely done @drewwilson 🌝
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Fun day #1 @ Valiocon!
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#tbt @forum_tokyo! s/o @NotoriousUSB for an incredibly thoughtful time in japan 🎏
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