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In Japanese culture there is a beautiful concept called ichi-go ichi-e, it translates as "one chance in a lifetime", and means that every encounter and any opportunity are to be treasured.
I feel this concept every time I meet my

clients, because I sincerely want to help people fulfil their needs and achieve their goals, and I always put in a 100% effort to bring this about.
Pheraphs ichi-go ichi-e is manifesting itself now that you are visiting my site.

So, thank you! Take a look around the site and if you want to discuss a design project, please contact me.
You can simply send a message just to say hi, or maybe follow me on twitter @isabellatestai. I hope you enjoy.

I was born in the port city of Livorno in Tuscany, Italy in June 1977 and from my childhood I have always had a passion for design and for all things Japanese. In fact my wildest dream was that one day I would become a designer in Japan.

I studied Japanese Language and Culture at the famous CA' Foscari University in Venice, specializing in Japanese Design, and graduated in the summer of 2002 with Honours. Then I moved to Tokyo, and acquired business experience as a Sales Manager in the Japanese branch of a prestigious Italian perfume house.
While learning about Japanese commercial life, I was all the time improving my skills in the theory and technology of design, attending design schools and taking freelance jobs.

In 2006 I began work as a designer for a Japanese design company, finally making my great passion a professional reality.
Now I live in Azabu, near to Tokyo Tower, with my husband and my sweet little rabbit Cappuccino.

This was just a little introduction about myself, but if you are interested to know more details, contact me and I will send you my curriculum.
You can also look at some of what I'm doing, jumping to my works.