I'm Anna, a product designer who believes the best solutions come from truly understanding the people who use them.
I'm a product designer with 4 years of experience in B2B products from logistics platforms and HR tech to e-commerce. I research deeply, design thoughtfully, and measure the impact of my work. I thrive in product trios, working closely with PMs and engineers to turn complex problems into experiences that actually make people's working lives easier.
Originally from Japan, I've spent the last decade building a career across Tokyo, Amsterdam, and now heading to Germany, bringing a cross-cultural perspective to every product I work on.
Outside of the professional life, you will find me enjoying specialty coffee ☕️ and traveling around the world. ✈️
Evaluation from Former Colleagues
Line Manager
The HEINEKEN Company
"Your professionalism, drive, and self-awareness have been evident, and they will undoubtedly serve you well as you continue developing in your role."
Product Design Manager
The HEINEKEN Company
"Your work on product findability demonstrates a solid understanding of structure, research, and storytelling - qualities that make your work easy to follow and impactful."
Sr. Product Manager
Settly
"Your calmness and positive energy as well as your creativity have made working as a product trio enjoyable!"
Experience
CtrlChain
2025 - Present
The HEINEKEN Company
2024 - 2025
Settly
2022 - 2024
mamoru
2021 - 2022
IBM
2019 - 2021
Methods & Practices
Product Design
UX Design
UI Design
UX Research
Design Systems
Sketching
Prototyping
Usability Testing
Product Analytics
Workshops
Design Sprint
Interaction Design
Tools
Figma
FigJam
Lyssna
Maze
Hotjar
Mixpanel
Microsoft Clarity
Google Analytics
Miro
Jira
Confluence
HTML
CSS