Hi, I'm Taiga! 🐅 Originally from Tokyo, 🇯🇵. My path as a designer has been deeply influenced by my encounters with diverse cultures and perspectives. During my time at Santa Monica College, I connected with people from all over the world and various walks of life. This experience broadened my perspective and sparked my passion for designing inclusive, human-centered solutions. I later transferred to ArtCenter College of Design, where I earned a BS in Interaction Design with a focus on Social Innovation (DesignMatters).
Fun fact:
People often tell me I look like Shohei Ohtani from the Dodgers, and interestingly, the date he signed with all the teams he’s played for also happens to be my birthday! ⚾
Volunteers:
Google Developer Group Fest'24 LA Speaker, JSA social chair, PTK member, UCLA Bridges community liaison
Reading List
AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future
Chen Qiufan and Kai-Fu Lee
Don't Make Me Think
Steve Krug
LEAN UX - Designing Great Products with Agile Teams
Jeff Gothelf & Josh Seiden
100 Things Every Designer Needs To Know About People
Susan M. Weinschenk, Ph.D.