Hi, I'm Kumi.
I empower teams to create remarkable experiences that elevate brands and drive meaningful results.
I'm a design leader passionate about creating user-centered experiences. I leverage creativity, strategic thinking, and AI capabilities to design products, brands, and services that drive business growth, improve people's lives, and shape the future.
D-FORD LAB at FORD MOTOR
DIRECTOR of USER EXPERIENCE
Established a UX Center of Excellence, fostering cross-team collaboration and elevating the organization's commitment to best-in-class user experiences.
Directed and managed a multidisciplinary team of designers fostering a diverse and human-centered design culture that propels growth.
Emotional brand expression of HATO
Samsung. Frame.
SAMSUNG RESEARCH AMERICA
PRINCIPAL UX DESIGNER
Art is the core of the experience.
Simple to use UI. One remote control and mobile app. It's beautiful display made for art that integrates into your home.
AWARDS
Ambient Smart Home Awards
Smart Home Design of the Year, 2018
Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards
Honorable Mention - The Frame, Product, 2017
Honorable Mention - The Frame, User Experience, 2017
CES
Best of Innovation, 2017
Xbox gets TV.
MICROSOFT-XBOX
SENIOR UX DESIGN LEAD
Delivered game-changing, new-to-the-world voice, gesture, game controller, remote and kinect based user experience.
Key interaction designer for shipping media apps, for individual, and family scenario.
AWARDS
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Emmy Awards for Technology & Engineering
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CES Innovations Awards
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Interactive Achievement Awards:
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Innovative Technology Awards
