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I am designer with a focus on UX design, research and localization.

mari kimata

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Works

A selection of projects I’ve worked on across research, design, and localization.

Works

A selection of projects I’ve worked on across research, design, and localization.

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UI/UX Design / Localization

Web design for UCC's U.S. market

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User Research

User research and servcie development for Subaru

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User Research / Prototying / Localization

Product concept development for the North American market

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Experience Design / Spatial Design

Concept and spatial design for a pop-up event in Tokyo

What I do

I turn insights and ideas into thoughtful, intuitive experiences.

What I do

I turn insights and ideas into thoughtful, intuitive experiences.

UI/UX Design

Designing intuitive digital experiences by turning user needs and business goals into clear, usable interfaces.

UI/UX Design

Designing intuitive digital experiences by turning user needs and business goals into clear, usable interfaces.

UI/UX Design

Designing intuitive digital experiences by turning user needs and business goals into clear, usable interfaces.

User Research

Understanding users through interviews, surveys, and usability testing to uncover insights that guide design decisions.

User Research

Understanding users through interviews, surveys, and usability testing to uncover insights that guide design decisions.

User Research

Understanding users through interviews, surveys, and usability testing to uncover insights that guide design decisions.

Localization

Adapting products and experiences for different markets by considering language, culture, user behavior, and local expectations.

Localization

Adapting products and experiences for different markets by considering language, culture, user behavior, and local expectations.

Localization

Adapting products and experiences for different markets by considering language, culture, user behavior, and local expectations.

Concept Development / Branding

Turning insights and ideas into clear concepts and creative directions for products, services, and experiences.

Concept Development / Branding

Turning insights and ideas into clear concepts and creative directions for products, services, and experiences.

Concept Development / Branding

Turning insights and ideas into clear concepts and creative directions for products, services, and experiences.

About Me

mari kimata

Hi, I'm a bilingual UX/Product Designer based in Tokyo.

I work across user research, UI/UX design, localization, and concept development, creating thoughtful and intuitive experiences for Japanese and global audiences.

Having worked with both local and international teams and users, I'm particularly interested in how culture and context shape the way people experience products and services. I enjoy exploring the thinking behind a problem and turning those insights into meaningful design.

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Product Designer

Design agency in Tokyo

2026 - Present

Product Designer

Design agency in Tokyo

2026 - Present

UX Designer / Researcher

btrax

2021-2026

UX Designer / Researcher

btrax

2021-2026

Design Intern

RaNa design associates

2017-2019

Design Intern

RaNa design associates

2017-2019