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I'm a UX/UI Designer based in Tokyo, Japan who specializes in user-centered design and product strategy.

Taming your ignorance

A set of natural biases and intuitions that all UX designers should be aware of. Part one of a series of two.

Employee vs. consumer apps

Different challenges and views an enterprise app is up against that consumer-facing apps might not come across

Process from the eyes of designer

My perspective on a well-oiled design process based on personal experiences.

"...A very thorough, knowledgable and devoted designer. She sees what is needed, knows how to get it done and through leading by example she motivates others to follow. Erika uses her results to convey her message, has high standards of work and is always open for the opinion of others."

"Erika is calm, well-organized and structured.
She is a hard worker who doesn't stop at the first design solution but tries to get to the bottom of things. She is also an empathic colleague open to give advice, share resources and collaborate."

"Erika showed a lot of willingness to help out in a high-pressure project and was able to streamline discussions that we had into palpable solutions. She had a hands-on approach and was able to quickly grasp the requirements that we needed as an 'external' party. She never lost track of the bigger picture..."