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こんにちは
Designer. Tinkerer. Artist. Illustrator. Educator.
I‘m a creative who works on the small details that make up intuitive solutions. I’m passionate about educating the world on design thinking & its potential to solve complex problems.
What I'm up to
🎓 Master's student in the Embodied Media Lab at Keio Graduate School of Media Design (KMD)
I’m experimenting with XR technologies to design solutions for neurodiverse learners. Follow my research journey here.
I’m experimenting with XR technologies to design solutions for neurodiverse learners. Follow my research journey here.
👩💻Chief Design Officer at kizuna collective
Overseeing all design operations at kizuna, a membership-based community space in Tokyo dedicated to meaningful connection & inner development.
🏫 Design educating & coaching
I mentor young designers, entrepreneurs, and companies on a variety of topics: design thinking, ideation & experimentation, UX maturity, and portfolio creation. If you’re interested, see my coaching offerings.
🛠️Tinkering
You’ll always find me working on something hands-on, whether it’s converting torn jeans into sketchbooks or making origami out of scrap paper. See my favourite tinkering projects here.
You’ll always find me working on something hands-on, whether it’s converting torn jeans into sketchbooks or making origami out of scrap paper. See my favourite tinkering projects here.
🎨Art & Illustration
Growing up in a family of architects, I invested my creative energy in artistic endeavours. I illustrate as a way to explore lines, form, and shape – with no particular end goal – giving me a chance to freely try new things. View my random art projects here.
What I've done
I see myself as a ‘hummingbird’ in the design space, exploring diverse industries and cultural contexts to build my expertise, like a hummingbird fluttering from plant to plant and cross-pollinating in the process. Having studied in India, France, and Japan, I endeavour to bring a cross-cultural sensibility to my entire workflow.
I have 3+ years experience working in the Fintech and Automotive industries, as a product designer & UX designer. I’ve also done numerous freelance projects for diverse clients.
Where I'm going
Building on my current research on neurodiverse learners, I’m delving into the Edtech world. I’m also interested in developing skillsets in game design and gamification.
Misc.
Current obsessions: Japanese 🇯🇵, Formula 1 🏎️, memorizing song lyrics 🎶