Finishing up my Bachelor's in Design and looking for a challenging job or internship!

I am excited to join projects that use product design to positively impact individuals and societies. I seek a role that will challenge me and help me grow even more as a designer!

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Experience

Lead Product Designer, Mamoru, Kyoto, Japan, Apr 2022 — Aug 2022

Set weekly and monthly milestones, distributed tasks, and tracked the progress for a 15 person design team
Participated in board meetings with five other team leads and the CEO
Made final design decisions for multiple design iterations

Product Design Intern, Mamoru, Kyoto, Japan, Jan 2022 — Aug 2022

Designed high-fi UI components
Designed low-fi wireframes and user flows
Conducted in-depth user interviews, testing, and surveying
Created graphics for social media posts
Participated in weekly design meetings with 15 people

Projects

Sanoma Learning: Feature Proposal Project
Designed a new feature, learning modes, to better accommodate students' differing interests and grade levels in school subjects while self-practicing.

OmaOtos: Hero's Journey Concept for Otos Health
Designed an app that provides personalized test results and educational material to sustain motivation in hearing health amongst middle-aged people in Finland.

Skills

Area of Expertise

Product Design, UX Design, UI Design, Service Design, Strategic Design, Graphic Design, Branding

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of HCD principals
Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing
Strong understanding of visual design such as color, typography, and hierarchy.

Tools

Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Tools, Miro, FigJam, Notion, Rhinoceros, Slack, Zoom

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and team management
Excellent communication and public speaking skills.

Languages

English: Native/fluent
Japanese: Native/fluent

Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Framer.
Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Personal Qualities

Can-do attitude
Inquisitive
Strong communicator
Team player
Fast learner

Education

Bachelor’s Programme in Design, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland, Sep 2022 - Present

Concentration in Information Technology
GPA 4.44/5

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