The greatest risk of AI isn’t that machines become more human.It’s that humans begin living more like AI. I had dinner with Sato Toshiaki from Glico. Naturally, the conversation drifted…
Imagine one person moves into a neighborhood. - Nothing really changes.Imagine ten people move in. - Things are still manageable.Imagine one famous actress posts: "I found this hidden neighborhood in…
At first glance, building massive AI data centers near places like Tokyo Tower feels irrational.For decades, data centers followed a simple rule: build where land is cheap. Build where electricity…
Artificial intelligence is quickly changing how products are conceived, designed, and delivered. Tasks that used to take weeks of coordinated effort across design, engineering, research, and content teams can now…
How you start your presentation decides what happens next. First impressions form in milliseconds and are hard to change. Your audience judges your competence and credibility before you finish your…
AI Didn’t Kill Your Craft. It Exposed It. Over the past year, something subtle has shifted in the products we use. Interfaces look better.Layouts are cleaner.Components align, accessibility checks pass,…
My experiences with internationalization and cultural differences have firmly established the crucial importance of scalable design. Navigating these diverse landscapes has reinforced my belief that a robust and adaptable design…
User research is valuable because it accelerates your learning process, ultimately saving money and time on each project. However, demonstrating this value to stakeholders can be challenging, which often leads…
https://youtu.be/wLb9g_8r-mE?si=Npn6mHBeyX3l6Ewe It’s about the value of care and love in design, the huge impact of emotions in our work, and just how dangerous it is to articulate the value of design in…
Common Misconceptions and How to Advocate for Meaningful Impact What struck me most during my conversations, particularly with three well-experienced design leaders (each with 10 to 15 years in the…
News Flash: You don’t need the title of Product Manager (PM) to shape the product. What you need are clarity, courage, and meaningful conversations. If you aspire to become a…