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Purpose-driven problem solver specialising in UI/UX design
Katherine Tachibana
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London, United Kingdom
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A purpose-driven problem solver with the ambition to reach the highest ground as a designer. I like helping people. Simply want to use my skills to make people's lives better. I want to work with companies and individuals with unique values which make positive impacts.
My go-to skills:
1. User research - good at getting hidden insights.
2. UI design - Translate user research insights, business goals and users' needs into the best possible visual outcomes.
3. Rapid prototyping & Quick iterations - utilising the feedbacks and analytics into quick iterations to improve usability and functionality.
4. Branding & Digital Art Direction
5. Experimental & Practical point of view.
My go-to tools: Adobe CC (PS, AI & XD), Sketch, InVision, Figma
Multilingual service: English - Fluent, Japanese - Native and Italian - Conversational
Recent design project: Redesigned a landing page for a web platform in the food industry due to business model change. The page went live on 17 Oct 2019.
My go-to skills:
1. User research - good at getting hidden insights.
2. UI design - Translate user research insights, business goals and users' needs into the best possible visual outcomes.
3. Rapid prototyping & Quick iterations - utilising the feedbacks and analytics into quick iterations to improve usability and functionality.
4. Branding & Digital Art Direction
5. Experimental & Practical point of view.
My go-to tools: Adobe CC (PS, AI & XD), Sketch, InVision, Figma
Multilingual service: English - Fluent, Japanese - Native and Italian - Conversational
Recent design project: Redesigned a landing page for a web platform in the food industry due to business model change. The page went live on 17 Oct 2019.
Markets
United Kingdom
Germany
(Remote
only)
Lithuania
(Remote
only)
Denmark
(Remote
only)
Norway
(Remote
only)
Sweden
(Remote
only)
Finland
(Remote
only)
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Language
English
Fluently
Italian
Good
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2019 - ?
freelance
UI/UX Designer
Asian Tech Co., Ltd.
Remote - engaging in overall UX/UI design responsibilities to develop a native mobile app (cooking recipe) for a Japanese media company.
UX, UI, Usability & UX, Prototyping, Wireframing, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sketch, InVision Prototyping, User research, Design strategy, User testing, Responsive design, IOS native app design, Intercultural and crosscultural communication, Agile, Scrum, User-centered design, Data-driven Design
2019 - ?
freelance
Content Writer
SoftBank Telecom Europe Ltd.
United Kingdom
SoftBank Europe is specialising in consultation and promotion for UK firms that wish to expand their business into the Japanese market.
Responsible for the content writing on a blog and SNS about the current Japanese telecom market and trivia about Japan with SEO optimization.
SoftBank Europe is specialising in consultation and promotion for UK firms that wish to expand their business into the Japanese market.
Responsible for the content writing on a blog and SNS about the current Japanese telecom market and trivia about Japan with SEO optimization.
Seo, Writing, Content, Blog, Telecom
2018 - ?
job
UX Content Writer
NYC Design.
Greater New York City Area
Write design/tech related articles on Medium.com run by NYC Design.
Write design/tech related articles on Medium.com run by NYC Design.
Design, UX, Content
2018 - ?
freelance
Designer / Owner
uialchemist.
I'm collaborating with startups and small & mid-size businesses mainly in London, Europe and Asia.
Service we offer:
UI/UX design: User Research, User Flow, IA, Persona, User Journey, MVP, Design Research, Design Concept, Design System, Wireframing (Low, Mid and High Fidelity), Rapid Prototyping (High Fidelity), Usability Testing, Iteration - Agile/Scrum
Cross-platform UI Design: Native mobile app (Android & iOS), Responsive Web (Mobile, Tablet, Desktop and Wide Screen TV)
Art Direction/Branding: Typography, Colour Theory, Logo, Iconography, Printed materials (Business cards, Letterhead, etc) and SWAG
Service we offer:
UI/UX design: User Research, User Flow, IA, Persona, User Journey, MVP, Design Research, Design Concept, Design System, Wireframing (Low, Mid and High Fidelity), Rapid Prototyping (High Fidelity), Usability Testing, Iteration - Agile/Scrum
Cross-platform UI Design: Native mobile app (Android & iOS), Responsive Web (Mobile, Tablet, Desktop and Wide Screen TV)
Art Direction/Branding: Typography, Colour Theory, Logo, Iconography, Printed materials (Business cards, Letterhead, etc) and SWAG
UI / UX designer, Redesign, Logo Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Visual identity, Concept Development, Project Management, Branding, Digital art direction, User research, User testing, Wireframing, Rapid Prototyping, Sketch, InVision Prototyping
2018 - 2019
job
UI Designer
Dovetailed.
Part of a deep-tech UX design studio and innovation lab based in Cambridge UK. I had been working with multiple global brands and startups on inventing, researching and designing experiences that complement our lifestyles and bring us joy.
UI, UX, Digital design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Visual identity, Web design, Logo Design, Layout, Branding, Responsive design, Product Design, Industrial Design
2018 - 2018
job
UI Designer
Red Academy London.
United Kingdom
Client Project AR Library, SociaLibe
Socialibe is an Android app to connect publishers/book professionals and local
libraries/communities in fun and playful ways. The main features are
• Scan books & posters to unlock AR content
• Librarian & readers' reviews
• Incorporate an events calendar
Skills: Art direction, branding, logo design, user research, high fidelity
prototypes and the UI.
UI Designer
July 2018 - July 2018 (1 month)
London, United Kingdom
Project: Breakie
Design the UI library for an iOS app which aims to provide users with a
bespoke list of restaurants for breakfast/brunch in Vancouver, BC.
Skills: Design research, user research, mood boards, style tiles, UI library, logo
design and presentation slide design.
Shaftesbury Dental Care
Client Project AR Library, SociaLibe
Socialibe is an Android app to connect publishers/book professionals and local
libraries/communities in fun and playful ways. The main features are
• Scan books & posters to unlock AR content
• Librarian & readers' reviews
• Incorporate an events calendar
Skills: Art direction, branding, logo design, user research, high fidelity
prototypes and the UI.
UI Designer
July 2018 - July 2018 (1 month)
London, United Kingdom
Project: Breakie
Design the UI library for an iOS app which aims to provide users with a
bespoke list of restaurants for breakfast/brunch in Vancouver, BC.
Skills: Design research, user research, mood boards, style tiles, UI library, logo
design and presentation slide design.
Shaftesbury Dental Care
Design, Branding, Art Direction, IOS, Android, User research, Ios app, Research, UI, Android app, Logo, Content, App, Direction
2010 - 2013
job
Researcher
Crossindex Corp.
Remote
• Gathered data on competitors and analyse their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution. (e.g. telecommunication industry)
• Devised and evaluated methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls or questionnaires, or arranged to obtain existing data
• Prepared proposal writing of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.
• Gathered data on competitors and analyse their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution. (e.g. telecommunication industry)
• Devised and evaluated methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls or questionnaires, or arranged to obtain existing data
• Prepared proposal writing of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.
Writing, Researcher, Surveys, Market research, Telecommunications, Advertisements, Qualitative research, DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION
2013 - 2013
temp
Accounting Assistant (Contract)
SHINDENGEN UK LIMITED.
UK
• By using Sage200, performed inventory management and ran four key
ledgers - sales,
purchasing, nominal, and cashbook, and invoicing
• Performed bank reconciliation
• Upgraded the Sage system
• Liaison with the office in Germany and clients mainly in Europe.
• By using Sage200, performed inventory management and ran four key
ledgers - sales,
purchasing, nominal, and cashbook, and invoicing
• Performed bank reconciliation
• Upgraded the Sage system
• Liaison with the office in Germany and clients mainly in Europe.
Management, Sales, Office, Inventory management, Sage 200
2011 - 2012
job
Barista
Starbucks.
United Kingdom
Customer experience, Customer Service Management, Customer service
1997 - 2000
job
Secretary
Ericsson.
Fukuoka, Japan
Administrative roles 70%, IT related roles, such as web development and server maintenance 30%
Administrative roles 70%, IT related roles, such as web development and server maintenance 30%
It, Development, Server, Web
1995 - 1996
job
System Administrator
KDDI Corporation.
• Performed data backups and disaster-recovery operations
• Maintained and administered computer networks and related computing
environments,
including computer hardware, systems software, applications software and all
configurations
• Diagnosed, troubleshooted and resolved hardware, software or other network
and systems
problems, and replaced defective components when necessary
• Configured, monitored and maintained email applications or virus-protection
software
• Loaded computer tapes and disks, and installed software and printer paper or
forms
• Designed, configured and tested computer hardware, networking software
and operating
system software
• Maintained and administered computer networks and related computing
environments,
including computer hardware, systems software, applications software and all
configurations
• Diagnosed, troubleshooted and resolved hardware, software or other network
and systems
problems, and replaced defective components when necessary
• Configured, monitored and maintained email applications or virus-protection
software
• Loaded computer tapes and disks, and installed software and printer paper or
forms
• Designed, configured and tested computer hardware, networking software
and operating
system software
Networking, Network, Hardware, Software, Administrator
1995 - 1995
job
Graphic Designer
DreamWorks Animation.
USA
DTP design/Art direction/Typography/Brochure design/Flyer design/Colour
theory
InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator
DTP design/Art direction/Typography/Brochure design/Flyer design/Colour
theory
InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator
Design, Art Direction, Illustrator, Indesign, Brochure, Dtp, Flyer, Direction, USA
My education
1995
Edmonds Community College
Associate of Technical Arts, Graphic Design Specialization
Associate of Technical Arts, Graphic Design Specialization
University of Western Australia
Bachelors, BA, Music Studies
Bachelors, BA, Music Studies
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