Hello, my name is Kei Yumino.
I'm a product designer.
I took a risk, and I don’t regret it.
Taking a risk has been a big part of my life. I changed majors, countries, languages and cultures. Before ArtCenter, I studied Japanese law, which mainly lives in the decisions of the past. Over the years, I got interested in the combination of critical thinking and creative thinking, which aims to move things forward to the future. This is how I discovered design, the sweet spot between analytical thinking and gut feelings.
As a designer, I love discovering new ways of understanding people and creating an experience around it. It is through talking with and listening to the stories of users, that I am able to dive deeper into people's feelings and experiences. Throughout my process, I ask questions like “Why does it matter? How is this meaningful?” in order to create unique and yet very on-target solutions.
After many trials and errors, the moment when a solution works beautifully and inspires people, there I find joy.
I hope we can share the moment together.
Contact hello @ keiyumino.com
Experience
User Experience Designer, Station Digital Media, Long Beach CA, 2017 - present
UX/UI design intern, IBM design, Austin TX, 2016
UX/UI design intern, Propelland, San Fransisco CA, 2016
Design intern, Karten design, Marina Del Rey CA, 2015
Education
Bachelor of Science in Product Design with Honors, ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena CA, 2016
Bachelor of Laws, Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan, 2012
Study Abroad Program, Communication Studies, University of California Los Angeles, Westwood CA, 2010 - 2011
Skills
User experience, Visual design, Concept development,
Research & Analysis to find insights,
Rapid prototyping, Sketching
Awards
Core 77 Design Awards, Student Notable for "IBEX", 2015
Spark Design Awards, Bronze for "IBEX", 2015
IDSA, IDEA Awards, Finalist for "IBEX", 2015
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"Every object, every being is a jar full of delight"
- Rumi
"No path lies before me. As I press on, behind me a path appears."
- Kotaro Takamura
"What is essential is invisible to the eye"
- The little prince
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