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About
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
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