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Hi! I'm Miki

I’m a UX designer based in San Francisco, CA.

Ideas often begin with empathy. I strive to understand how people think and behave, in order to create solutions that can bridge gaps between people and products through a thoughtful interaction.

Why design

Over the course of my journey as a designer, my curiosity has guided me towards understanding how people feel, think, and behave, in order to create experiences that support their natural behavior. Through my experiences — at McKinsey & Company, Panasonic, Cisco — seeing the different challenges that businesses face led me to embrace NN's slogan 'UX is people' and that "best designs are built for people as they really are — not who we wish they were." Design allows me to practice empathizing with people of all backgrounds and help organizations build a better connection with their customers.

Drawing that depicts a disconnect between businesses and their customers
Photo of me finishing a race

For fun, I like to

  • Explore the outdoors through running, climbing, and backpacking
  • Capture moments with a drawing