The Anomaly.
Obsidian is an independent digital design studio based in Tokyo and New York. We were founded on a simple premise: The web has become boring.
We reject templates. We reject "best practices" when they lead to mediocrity. We combine rigorous strategic thinking with wild, uninhibited creativity.
Our Methodology
A three-phase approach to transformative design
Deconstruct
We break your brand down to its atomic elements to understand the core truth.
Explore
We prototype rapidly, testing motion, 3D, and typography against the strategy.
Refine
We polish the code and pixels until the experience feels effortless and fluid.
Recognition
Awards & Honors
Awwwards Site of the Day
Neon Future
FWA of the Month
Aura Residence
Web Design Awards
Carbon & Coal
Culture
Driven by Craft
We're a tight-knit team of designers, developers, and strategists who believe that attention to detail matters. Every project is an opportunity to push boundaries and redefine what's possible on the web.
We embrace experimentation, celebrate failures, and obsess over the tiny interactions that make digital experiences memorable.