About me

About Me

I am a designer and a design leader passionate about creating user-centered digital products that bring joy to people’s lives.

With over 20 years of visual design, product design, and design management experiences in NYC and Japan, I have developed strong skills in cross-platform product design, mobile app design, and marketing design for global brands such as Condé Nast, Victoria Secret PINK, L’Oreal Paris, Nike, Google, MasterCard, Chanel, Tiffany, and Avaya. I also had the chance to work at startups implementing Lean UX using scrum.

I was born and raised in Japan and now live in Brooklyn, NY.  In my spare time, I enjoy making jewelry.

My Recent Experiences

Ingenovis Health – 2021 | Present

Head of Design

I led the design strategy integration during the merger of Stella AI with multiple healthcare staffing agencies. I built a design team and promoted the value of design throughout the organization. Additionally, I directed UX strategy, supporting product strategy, and design project management.

Stella AI – 2020 | 2021

Head of Design

I am responsible for leading design for Stella’s product vision to life. Collaborating with stakeholders and department leaders, I define the new product features from UX ideation to high fidelity prototypes and QA.

Vroom – 2016 | 2020

Director, Design

I led design teams in New York and Detroit, focusing on creating consumer-facing e-commerce experiences through end-to-end product development. Using an agile process, I conduct user research, solve complex UX problems, wireframe, build prototypes, and manage designers. I also collaborate with product managers, engineers, copywriters, the marketing team, and stakeholders to create outstanding products.

Condé Nast – 2014 | 2016

Digital Art Director

I created unique digital editorial products from concept to completion and managed designers during the design and QA stages. I worked with brands like Teen Vogue, Allure, W, Vanity Fair, and Vogue VIP. 

Victoria’s Secret, PINK – 2012 | 2014

Digital Art Director

I led digital design and managed designers for Victoria’s Secret PINK projects, including a mobile app, iPad app, PINK Nation web/mobile campaigns, and email and social marketing designs.

My Specialities

UX research, UX/UI design, design concept, digital art direction, branding, and graphic design.