Mission
Democratize Design
Democratization of Design
By providing high-quality design at a fair price to organizations at all phases of their development, TABULA aims to create a society where everyone has access to great design and can enjoy the power of design.
Vision
Design First
Design First
Design plays an important role in creating a brand with personality and providing a superior user experience. On the other hand, there is a scattered trend of creating services that work anyway, without worrying about design. At Tabula, we aim to create an environment where design is accessible to all organizations and the web and product cycle begins with design.
Taking "the democratization of design" to new heights. By combining proven quality with UX, we aim to be a true partner We aim to be your true partner.
Since its founding, Tabula has been committed to the mission of “democratizing design,” striving to create a society where everyone can benefit from high-quality design. As digital technology undergoes dramatic evolution, we—as a member of the Bartes Group—will create new synergies by seamlessly integrating the Group’s strength of “unwavering commitment to quality” with our “UX design expertise.”
We believe that design today should be more than just superficial beauty; it should serve as a vital engine to accelerate business strategies, backed by solid reliability and the latest technology.Leveraging the Group’s comprehensive capabilities, we aim to serve as a “true strategic partner” that guides our clients’ visions into more valuable forms. Pioneering a future of digital experiences where everyone can live stress-free and fulfilling lives—that is the mission of Tabula under its new structure.
We sincerely ask for your continued support of Tabula.
Board members
Board of Directors and Executive Officers
Shinji Shinohara
CEO
A native of Ehime Prefecture, he joined Valtes in 2011 after gaining sales experience at an HR-focused advertising agency, an automotive equipment manufacturer, and a technology outsourcing firm. He assumed the role of Representative Director of Tabula, Inc. in April 2026. Leveraging the proposal skills and experience in solving client challenges he has cultivated over the years, he supports corporate growth at Tabula through UI/UX design, website development, service design, and branding support.
Our goal is not merely “aesthetically pleasing design,” but rather “design that drives business results.” Our mission is to create value for both companies and users by deeply engaging with our clients’ challenges and supporting them from strategy formulation through execution, thereby enhancing corporate competitiveness and achieving sustainable growth through the power of design.
Ryo Kitagawa
board member
After graduating from the Faculty of Business and Commerce at Keio University in 2014, he worked at IT companies and PR firms. In 2019, he founded Tabula, Inc., a design company, and assumed the position of CEO.He provided web and UI design support to companies of various sizes and industries, ranging from startups to enterprise-level firms. Subsequently, in November 2024, he sold Tabula to Bartes Holdings Co., Ltd. (a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market) and stepped down as Representative Director (while simultaneously assuming the role of Director).In December 2024, he founded Inory, Inc. and assumed the position of CEO. At Inory, he is engaged in launching digital transformation (DX) solutions for shrines and temples. Additionally, from 2019 to 2022, while managing Tabula, he worked to bring the food delivery company Wolt to Japan, launched its operations there, and supported its expansion into major cities.
Stephen Smith
Director and Design Director
In March 2019, he co-founded Tabula with CEO Ryo, and now serves as Design Director. As well as creative direction, Stephen also specialises in digital product design, having started his career designing online services in the UK. He went on to further deepen his experience working for design agencies for such clients as Virgin, IBM, BNP Paribas and Red Bull. His love of all aspects of visual design brought him eventually to Japan, attracted by the country’s unique and refined visual style. He set up his own design practice here in 2008 working on graphic and web design projects for a variety of clients, eventually moving back into digital service design as Tokyo’s startup industry took off. He now acts as Tabula’s full stack UI/UX design lead. He has a BSc (Hons) degree in Digital Media Design from Plymouth University (i-DAT Open Research Lab).
Yoshitami Kitamura
board member
A native of Hyogo Prefecture, he joined a financial institution after graduating from college but left early to spend the next 14 years managing his family’s restaurant business. He subsequently worked in real estate sales and at an accounting firm before joining a manufacturing company, where he contributed to the company’s turnaround as its chief financial officer. He then moved to a prime-listed restaurant company as head of the Corporate Planning Office, where he worked on organizational restructuring initiatives such as the formation of a holding company and M&A.He joined Bartes in April 2022 as General Manager of the Accounting and Finance Department and is currently dedicated to the management of the entire Bartes Group as an Executive Officer and General Manager of the Corporate Planning Department.
About company
Corporate Information
Company name
Tabula Co., Ltd.
Officers:.
Representative Director: Shinji Shinohara
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
SUMITOMO FUDOSAN HANZOMON EKIMAE BUILDING 11F, 1-6-4 KOJIMACHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO
Founded in: (Date of Establishment)
March 2019
Capital stock
50,000,000円
Business: Business
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