From Vancouver to Austin

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Naomi Tonegawa
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Last updated
February 28, 2026
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A Strategic Shift in Coordinates

Relocating Ginza Design from Vancouver to Austin is not a lifestyle decision. It is a strategic one.

Austin has become one of the most concentrated growth markets in North America. Technology, infrastructure, healthcare, energy, and public sector innovation are expanding rapidly here. Positioning the studio within that ecosystem allows us to operate closer to the complex, high-growth industries shaping the next decade.

Our client base has always extended beyond a single city. This move strengthens that reality.


The Transition

The studio is now operational in Austin.

Our focus remains on lean, high-stakes partnerships where design is treated as a functional asset, not decorative overhead. We are currently opening capacity for new engagements with organizations navigating rapid scale or structural transition.

The methodology is fixed. The geography is new. The work continues.