I’m, a design leader and generalist with over 15 years of experience. My passion is solving complex problems through thoughtful, research-driven design. I lead with empathy, drive with curiosity, and practice humility in every collaboration. As a generalist, I bring the unique ability to connect the dots between business and technology, translating complexity into intuitive, user-centered solutions. With a big-picture perspective, I take a strategic approach that balances business viability, technological feasibility, and design desirability. Through storytelling, I communicate effectively with stakeholders, ensuring clarity, alignment, and impact.

Design & UX: Human-Centered Design, UX/UI, Wireframing, Prototyping, Information Architecture, System Thinkings, Personas, User Flows & Journey, Accessible & Responsive Design

Tools & Technology: Figma, Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, InDesign, XD), Miro/Mural, AI/ML APIs (watsonx, CoPilot)

Frameworks & Methodologies: Agile, Lean UX, Enterprise Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, IBM Garage

AI & Emerging Tech: LLMs, Agentic AI, RAG, Prompt Engineering, Blockchain, IoT, Cloud Platforms, Responsible AI

Soft skills: Leadership, Business strategy, Client Advisory, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Executive Storytelling, Mentorship, Inclusive Culture, Bridging Ambiguity to Clarity

Education
MFA (Master of Fine Arts): Purchase College-SUNY, Purchase, NY. 
BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts): School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

Language: Japanese