Hey. I'm Elijah AI Creative Director and founder of NOKTIS, an AI studio.

Hey. I'm Elijah — AI Creative Director and founder of NOKTIS, an AI studio.

I’m Ethan, a Framer Designer and Developer based in Tokyo.
I’m Ethan, a Framer Designer and Developer based in Tokyo.

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The creative industry just got rewritten.

There was a time when "creative" meant a team of twelve, a six-figure retainer, and a three-month timeline to produce a single campaign. That era is over.

AI didn't kill creativity — it armed it. The barrier to world-class visual production collapsed overnight, and the only thing that separates extraordinary from forgettable now is direction. Taste. Intention.

That's what CONSTRUCT is built on: not the tools, but the eye behind them. I've spent seven years in AI product strategy, led enterprise teams, and spoken on stages about where this industry is going.

Now I'm directing the work myself — and taking a small number of founding clients along for the ride.

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My Services

AI Creative Direction

Every image, every frame, every visual world starts with a decision — not a default. I direct AI tools like Midjourney, Runway, Sora, and Kling to produce campaign visuals, brand identities, editorial content, AI-generated film, and immersive visual experiences. The difference between a generated image and a directed one is the same difference between a snapshot and a photograph: intention. I treat AI as a medium — the way a cinematographer treats light — and every output is refined until it's undeniable. If your brand needs to look like the future, this is where it starts.

AI Creative Direction

Every image, every frame, every visual world starts with a decision — not a default. I direct AI tools like Midjourney, Runway, Sora, and Kling to produce campaign visuals, brand identities, editorial content, AI-generated film, and immersive visual experiences. The difference between a generated image and a directed one is the same difference between a snapshot and a photograph: intention. I treat AI as a medium — the way a cinematographer treats light — and every output is refined until it's undeniable. If your brand needs to look like the future, this is where it starts.

AI Creative Direction

Every image, every frame, every visual world starts with a decision — not a default. I direct AI tools like Midjourney, Runway, Sora, and Kling to produce campaign visuals, brand identities, editorial content, AI-generated film, and immersive visual experiences. The difference between a generated image and a directed one is the same difference between a snapshot and a photograph: intention. I treat AI as a medium — the way a cinematographer treats light — and every output is refined until it's undeniable. If your brand needs to look like the future, this is where it starts.

AI Product & App Building

From concept to functional MVP — built AI-native, designed to ship. I build apps, tools, dashboards, and digital products using AI-first development platforms, turning your idea into something real users can touch in weeks, not months. Whether it's a creator tool, a workflow product, or a customer-facing experience, I handle the product strategy, design direction, and build execution. You get a working product, not a pitch deck that lives in a Google Drive forever.

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AI Product & App Building

From concept to functional MVP — built AI-native, designed to ship. I build apps, tools, dashboards, and digital products using AI-first development platforms, turning your idea into something real users can touch in weeks, not months. Whether it's a creator tool, a workflow product, or a customer-facing experience, I handle the product strategy, design direction, and build execution. You get a working product, not a pitch deck that lives in a Google Drive forever.

A man with long hair is working on a computer.

AI Product & App Building

From concept to functional MVP, built AI-native and designed to ship. I build apps, tools, dashboards, and digital products on AI-first development platforms, turning your idea into something real users can touch in weeks, not months. Whether it's a creator tool, an internal workflow product, or a customer-facing experience, I handle the product strategy, design direction, and build execution. You get a working product, not a pitch deck that lives in a Google Drive forever.

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Strategy Consulting

Most teams know they need AI. Almost none of them know where to start or what to prioritize. I build AI adoption roadmaps, evaluate tooling and infrastructure, and design implementation strategies that actually map to business outcomes — not just buzzword bingo. This is product strategy meets AI fluency, drawn from years of leading AI product teams and advising founders. If your team is still debating whether to use AI, your competitors already are.

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Strategy Consulting

Most teams know they need AI. Almost none of them know where to start or what to prioritize. I build AI adoption roadmaps, evaluate tooling and infrastructure, and design implementation strategies that actually map to business outcomes — not just buzzword bingo. This is product strategy meets AI fluency, drawn from years of leading AI product teams and advising founders. If your team is still debating whether to use AI, your competitors already are.

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Strategy Consulting

Most teams know they need AI. Almost none of them know where to start or what to prioritize. I build AI adoption roadmaps, evaluate tooling and infrastructure, and design implementation strategies that actually map to business outcomes — not just buzzword bingo. This is product strategy meets AI fluency, drawn from years of leading AI product teams and advising founders. If your team is still debating whether to use AI, your competitors already are.

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Workflow Automation & Agent Orchestration

The invisible work is where the biggest leverage lives. I design and deploy custom AI agents, automated pipelines, and intelligent orchestration systems that eliminate manual busywork across your operations. From content workflows to CRM automation to multi-agent systems that handle complex decision chains — I build the infrastructure that lets your team focus on the work that actually requires a human. The goal isn't to replace people. It's to free them.

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Workflow Automation & Agent Orchestration

The invisible work is where the biggest leverage lives. I design and deploy custom AI agents, automated pipelines, and intelligent orchestration systems that eliminate manual busywork across your operations. From content workflows to CRM automation to multi-agent systems that handle complex decision chains — I build the infrastructure that lets your team focus on the work that actually requires a human. The goal isn't to replace people. It's to free them.

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Workflow Automation & Agent Orchestration

The invisible work is where the biggest leverage lives. I design and deploy custom AI agents, automated pipelines, and intelligent orchestration systems that eliminate manual busywork across your operations. From content workflows to CRM automation to multi-agent systems that handle complex decision chains — I build the infrastructure that lets your team focus on the work that actually requires a human. The goal isn't to replace people. It's to free them.

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Framer developer

A Framer developer specializes in building interactive and visually stunning digital experiences using Framer, a powerful design and prototyping tool. Combining creative design principles with advanced coding skills, they craft responsive websites, animations, and prototypes that bring ideas to life. With a focus on seamless interactions and performance, Framer developers bridge the gap between design and development, enabling teams to iterate quickly and deliver polished, user-centric products.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What services do you offer?

Four core disciplines — AI Creative Direction (visual campaigns, brand worlds, AI-generated film), AI Product & App Building (functional MVPs and prototypes), Strategy Consulting (AI adoption roadmaps and product strategy), and Workflow Automation (custom AI agents and orchestration systems). Most clients start with creative direction or a product build and expand from there.

What’s your process for starting a project?

It starts with a 30-minute Discovery call — no pitch, no pressure. I learn about your vision, audience, timeline, and what success looks like. From there, I define the creative and strategic direction, align on deliverables, and get to work. You'll see the blueprint before a single asset is generated. No surprises.

How long does a typical project take?

Sprints (single deliverable) take 5-7 business days. Full Builds run 2-4 weeks. Enterprise-scale Architect engagements take 4-8 weeks. Retainer clients get ongoing output on 24-48 hour cycles. I'll confirm your timeline before any work begins — and I stick to it.

What is your pricing structure?

Project-based and retainer options. Sprints start at $2,500, Builds at $7,500, and Architect engagements at $15,000. Monthly retainers range from $3,000-$12,000 depending on scope and output volume. Right now, I'm offering Founding Partner rates for a limited number of Q2 2026 projects — reach out to learn more.

Do you provide ongoing support and maintenance?

Yes, I offer ongoing support and maintenance to ensure your project runs smoothly. From updates to fixes, I’m here to help even after the project is complete.

What services do you offer?

Four core disciplines — AI Creative Direction (visual campaigns, brand worlds, AI-generated film), AI Product & App Building (functional MVPs and prototypes), Strategy Consulting (AI adoption roadmaps and product strategy), and Workflow Automation (custom AI agents and orchestration systems). Most clients start with creative direction or a product build and expand from there.

What’s your process for starting a project?

It starts with a 30-minute Discovery call — no pitch, no pressure. I learn about your vision, audience, timeline, and what success looks like. From there, I define the creative and strategic direction, align on deliverables, and get to work. You'll see the blueprint before a single asset is generated. No surprises.

How long does a typical project take?

Sprints (single deliverable) take 5-7 business days. Full Builds run 2-4 weeks. Enterprise-scale Architect engagements take 4-8 weeks. Retainer clients get ongoing output on 24-48 hour cycles. I'll confirm your timeline before any work begins — and I stick to it.

What is your pricing structure?

Project-based and retainer options. Sprints start at $2,500, Builds at $7,500, and Architect engagements at $15,000. Monthly retainers range from $3,000-$12,000 depending on scope and output volume. Right now, I'm offering Founding Partner rates for a limited number of Q2 2026 projects — reach out to learn more.

Do you provide ongoing support and maintenance?

Yes, I offer ongoing support and maintenance to ensure your project runs smoothly. From updates to fixes, I’m here to help even after the project is complete.

Let's build something that doesn't exist yet.

Whether you have a fully formed vision or just a feeling that something needs to be different — I'd love to hear about it. Every great project starts with a conversation.

Tell me what you're working on, and I'll tell you how we can make it unforgettable.

elijah.buford@gmail.com

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Let's build something that doesn't exist yet.

Whether you have a fully formed vision or just a feeling that something needs to be different — I'd love to hear about it. Every great project starts with a conversation.

Tell me what you're working on, and I'll tell you how we can make it unforgettable.

elijah.buford@gmail.com

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Let's build something that doesn't exist yet.

Whether you have a fully formed vision or just a feeling that something needs to be different — I'd love to hear about it. Every great project starts with a conversation.

Tell me what you're working on, and I'll tell you how we can make it unforgettable.

elijah.buford@gmail.com

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