elisonkane.com

Creating reality by transforming companies and ideas.

A writer, creator and digital architect, James is a multidisciplinary creative with imagination about the world and the things we create..

He focuses on brand and product in his corporate work — examining how they converge and the experiences they produce. His work includes dynamic campaigns, brand storytelling, and category-defining digital products for companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Harley-Davidson, and others. He enjoys creating dynamic stories, memorable brands, and innovative digital experiences that intersect culture and transform industry.

His intention is to elevate discourse about the world we are creating, and the technology that we use; encouraging investigation of life’s fundamental questions. He believes in challenging assumptions and standard-thinking patterns; and maintaining human-centric design principles in the work. He enjoys high-level conceptual thinking & design, strategy & research, and creative storytelling using visual media.

James’ work has been awarded gold in E-commerce, Fashion, Retail, and Consumer App product award categories, with mentions in Hypebeast, GQ, Modern Retail Awards, and Fast Company’s Innovation by Design.

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  • Harley-Davidson

    In 2023, Harley-Davidson sought to introduce H-D Collections to the modern shopper, delivering a refreshing new take on Harley clothing and appealing to a much younger and cutting edge shopper.


  • Good American

    Good American desired a modern digital experience that could elevate the brand and increase accessibility for diverse women of all body types.

  • FRAME

    FRAME, an American fashion retail company that designs and sells clothing for men and women, needed a digital experience that could simplify the buying experience, encourage exploration, and increase order values.

  • DID

    Diversity in Design was created in response to the ever great need for diversity in the design industry. Diversity in Design expanded to a collective of over +20 companies committed to creating greater access to the industry and expanding the recruitment pipeline.

  • Atlantic Station

    Atlantic Station is a popular shopping, working and residential space located in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2012, it desired a refreshing new take on its brand and a strategy to win back customers.

  • The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

    Established in Richmond, Virginia, The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts acts as both an artistic enclave and gathering spot for the local community. The institution needed a dynamic digital experience that simplified navigation and provided an online platform for shared experiences in the community.

  • Microsoft

    From 2016 to 2021, the Microsoft Surface & Edge program delivered digital experiences across consumer and commercial properties supporting GTM & new product launches & expansions, digital features & tools, and site migrations across +50 markets worldwide.

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