Get to know me
Both being raised in a Japanese culture and studying architecture have given me a very unique design perspective.
Japanese culture has taught me to always be empathetic, to seek visual excellence, and to find a way to make things better than when I found it. With these qualities engrained in me, I’m always brainstorming on how to improve the experiences around me.
Architecture has taught me to be user-centric and to always have a reason behind every design decision. This principle has allowed me to stay grounded in my design thinking and to always serve the needs of our users.
I moved forward in the UX/UI career field because, unlike architecture, digital design is so malleable and is ever evolving to quickly fulfill the needs of the people. I think that allows for so much more creativity and innovation, which excites me.
At this point in my career, I’m starting to look for projects/products that are more impactful and fulfilling to work on. I personally find topics like mental health, education, and environment to be very important, and would love to contribute my expertise to those areas.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, trying out new restaurants, and watching movies. I’m always up for suggestions! 🙂