Hi, I'm Kumi.
I lead with purpose—guiding teams to design experiences that connect people, drive business growth, and create lasting impact. By blending creativity, strategy, and AI, we craft solutions that empower individuals, strengthen organizations, and move the world forward together.
Apple
WW CSO AI PRODUCT DESIGN MANAGER
Owns UX vision and strategy for 0-to-1 products, leveraging Gen-AI/ML to craft scalable, elegant experiences. Leading end-to-end design from concept to launch in close collaboration with engineering and product. Driving data-informed decisions using UX research and analytics to define a new product category.
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
