CHARLES LAI ©2025
Visual Identity, Art Direction,

Photography, Graphic Design

Based in Tokyo, work for global

hello@charleslai.jp
Behance, Instagram, Linkedln

CHARLES LAI ©2025
Visual Identity, Art Direction,

Photography, Graphic Design

Based in Tokyo, work for global

hello@charleslai.jp
Behance, Instagram, Linkedln

Role:

Visual Identity / Art Direction / Product Photography / Product Design / Packaging Design / Branding / Creative Direction

(NM) Cosmetics

2020

(NM) Cosmetics

(NM) Cosmetics

2020
2020

Role:

Role:

Visual Identity / Art Direction / Product Photography / Product Design / Packaging Design / Branding / Creative Direction

Visual Identity / Art Direction / Product Photography / Product Design / Packaging Design / Branding / Creative Direction

Defining a new mood for femininity through modern packaging and poetic expression.

About the project

(NM) is a lifestyle-driven cosmetics brand with a double meaning – "Nude Modern" and the initials of its director "Nozomi Maeda" – redefining femininity through emotionally resonant beauty products. Working with the concept "Nude Tones & Modern Desire," we created a visual identity that feels both intimate and contemporary.

The brand language connects daily beauty rituals with emotional experiences through poetic product naming like "First Date," "Poetry," and "Temptation." Photography direction balances portrait imagery with still-life compositions to showcase both the lifestyle and product aesthetics, positioning NM as more than makeup – it's a poetic expression for women seeking authenticity in their beauty choices.

Result

The distinctive design approach earned industry recognition from Pentawards and established NM as a standout Japanese beauty brand that successfully balances minimalism with emotional depth.

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©
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NM Cosmetics & FLAP,INC.
NM Cosmetics & FLAP,INC.
NM Cosmetics & FLAP,INC.
All Rights Reserved. 
All Rights Reserved. 
All Rights Reserved. 
Client
Client
Client
HEISEN,INC.
HEISEN,INC.
HEISEN,INC.
Agency
Agency
Agency
FLAP,INC.
FLAP,INC.
FLAP,INC.
Creative Director
Creative Director
Creative Director
Nagai Daishi
Nagai Daishi
Nagai Daishi
Art Director
Art Director
Art Director
Charles Lai
Charles Lai
Charles Lai
Designer
Designer
Designer
MAYUKO ENDO
MAYUKO ENDO
MAYUKO ENDO
Photographer
Photographer
Photographer
YUYA SHIMAHARA / TOSHI MAENAKA / CHARLES LAI
YUYA SHIMAHARA / TOSHI MAENAKA / CHARLES LAI
YUYA SHIMAHARA / TOSHI MAENAKA / CHARLES LAI