- Department
- Department of Information Design
- Position
- Lecture
- Specialization
- Design Studies (UX Design, Interaction Design, Design Methodology)
- Degrees Earned
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Tsuda University
Master of Engineering, Kyoto Institute of Technology
- Profile
- Graduated from Tsuda University in 2001 with a degree in English (Communication Course), Faculty of Liberal Arts. After working at an apparel trading company and an IT company, she studied design at Holmesglen Institute in Australia. In 2006, she founded sphere design in Tokyo. Since then, she has worked on corporate branding and website development projects, focusing on design aligned with business strategy. Through her professional practice, she examines methodologies in UX and interaction design and explores approaches that support creativity and well-being. After relocating to Kyoto, she began teaching design in 2013 and has since been involved in educational practices that foster creativity. She received a master’s degree in Design from Kyoto Institute of Technology in 2024 and currently works across design practice and research.
- Message
- Bruno Munari once said, “You see what you know.” This reminds us that the way we perceive the world is shaped by our knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Through the study of information design, observing the world from multiple viewpoints—such as a bird’s-eye view, an insect’s-eye view, and a fish’s-eye view—helps us gain deeper insights into society and everyday life beyond business and design. By listening to your own intuition and curiosity, formulating questions, and exploring them through inquiry and experimentation, I hope we can explore new possibilities together.
- Works
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SOFTWARE Too Corporation Official Website
2008-
Copic Official Website
2015-
Keihanna Commemorative Park Official Website
2025
