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About

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Hello, my name is Rosa Uchima

I have a passion for Design and Storytelling 

As a Japanese Scottish creative, I have worked with top global companies, SMEs, and emerging startups for the past 14 years, with extensive experience working with and in teams from all over the world. Currently, I am working on Toyota Woven City's user experience (both physical and digital) and strategy.

My foundation is in Product Design Engineering utilising Human Centred Design processes. Over the years, curiosity has led me to explore branding, UX, and creative strategy across end-to-end product development. I view myself as a hybrid designer who loves exploring all aspects of the creative process. Solving problems through Design Thinking and effectively mediating ideas across cultures is of particular interest to me.

I am also the Co-Director and the lead designer for Majo Medicine Ltd, an organic vegan skincare and wellness company based in the UK. We run an ethical and sustainable business focusing on the wellbeing of people and the planet.

Leading with Curiosity and Empathy 

Experience

Woven by Toyota
2022 - Present / Senior UX Designer & Strategist for Toyota Woven City / Tokyo, Japan

Majo Medicine
2018 - Present / Co-Founder + Design Director / Scotland, UK

Interactio

2021 - 2021 / Head of Design / Remote, UK

Google
2017 - 2018 / Creative Technologist / Tokyo, Japan

TBWA HAKUHODO
2013 - 2018 / Chief Product Designer / Tokyo, Japan

Panasonic Design Center Europe
2011 - 2013 / Design Project Manager / London, UK

JTEKT Corporation
2008 - 2009 / Design Engineer / Munich, Germany

Education

2003 - 2008 Glasgow School of Art

2003 - 2008 The University of Glasgow

Masters of Engineering (M.Eng) degree in Product Design Engineering

Awards

2020 iF DESIGN AWARD / Discipline Professional Concept

2018 Red Dot Design Award / Product Design

2014 Red Dot Design Award / Design Concept - best of the best

2014 Campaign Magazine's Agency of the Year Award - Young achiever of the year

2014 Campaign Magazine's Agency of the Year Award - The best team of the year

2008 GU Engineers Trust Award

Languages

Japanese 

English

Interests

Meditation, Cooking, Kick Boxing, Pilates, Trail running, Volleyball, and exploring different cultures. 

I also have a passion for traditional Japanese design philosophies and culture - read my article here.

Contact

If you'd like to say hello, please get in touch:

hello@rosauchima.com

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