Yuki Tanaka
Award-winning product designer with 10 years of experience crafting digital experiences for global brands. I specialize in design systems, mobile-first interfaces, and the intersection of art and technology. Currently Creative Director at LINE, previously at IDEO Tokyo and frog design. My work has been recognized by the Japan Good Design Award, Red Dot Design Award, and featured in Communication Arts and AIGA Eye on Design.
Creative Director — LINE Corporation
Leading the design vision for LINE's next-generation messaging platform serving 200M+ users across Asia. Managing a team of 12 designers across Tokyo, Taipei, and Bangkok.
Senior Interaction Designer — IDEO Tokyo
Designed human-centered solutions for Toyota, Muji, Shiseido, and NTT DoCoMo. Led the design sprint for Toyota's in-car UX concept, now in production.
Interaction Designer — frog design
Designed mobile experiences for Samsung, Audi, and GE Healthcare. Won a Red Dot Award for the GE Health Hub patient monitoring interface.
LINE Messenger Redesign
Complete visual overhaul of LINE's core messaging experience. Introduced dynamic themes, accessibility-first navigation, and a new sticker creation studio. Increased daily active usage by 18%.
Toyota Connected Car UX
In-vehicle interface concept for Toyota's EV lineup. Gesture-based controls, ambient lighting integration, and predictive route planning. Presented at CES 2022.
Muji Life App
E-commerce and lifestyle app for Muji. Minimalist interface reflecting the brand philosophy. 4.8 star rating on App Store with 2M+ downloads.
GE Health Hub
Patient monitoring dashboard for hospital ICUs. Real-time vitals, AI-assisted alerts, and nurse workflow optimization. Red Dot Design Award 2018.
**Awards & Recognition**
• Japan Good Design Award 2023 (LINE Messenger) • Red Dot Design Award 2018 (GE Health Hub) • Communication Arts Interactive Annual 2021 • AIGA 50 Books | 50 Covers 2020 • iF Design Award 2019
**Education**
**Royal College of Art, London** — MA Information Experience Design (2015)
**Musashino Art University, Tokyo** — BFA Visual Communication Design (2013)
**Speaking Engagements**
• Design Matters Tokyo 2024 — "Designing for 200 Million: Lessons from LINE" • SXSW 2023 — "The Future of Conversational Interfaces" • Interaction 22 — "Cross-Cultural Design in Asia"
**Skills**
Figma, Sketch, Protopie, After Effects, Framer, Design Systems, User Research, Design Sprints, Accessibility, Motion Design