Hello,

My name is Eri. I am a Designer and Art Director creating spaces, experiences, and environments.

Born in Japan, I have studied in Japan, Canada, and the United States, with additional international study experiences in Germany, Thailand, Chile, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. I am passionate about exploring different cultures, environments, technologies, and ways of life, continually deepening my understanding through international experience.

I graduated from ArtCenter College of Design in 2017 with a B.S. in Environmental Design, with Distinction, and a minor in Social Innovation.

In 2016, my eco-resort design in Costa Rica received the IIDA Calibre Award in the Social Relevance category. That same year, furniture I designed for Ecuador-based company ATU was exhibited at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in Miami.

In 2019, my carpet and wall art designs were selected for the Social Hub at HD Expo in Las Vegas, designed by Rottet Studio. The work was later featured in Interiors Magazine through a collaboration with Kyle Bunting and Rottet Studio.

With a strong commitment to sustainability, I earned the LEED AP Building Design + Construction credential in 2021. Based in the United States, I have worked on design projects around the world spanning luxury hospitality, cruise ships, themed entertainment, and international exhibitions.

Most recently, at BRC Imagination Arts, I served as Lead Designer / Art Director for the guest experience inside the USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, working across the project from concept design through implementation. The Pavilion received Gold Awards for Best Presentation and Best Pavilion Team, and a Bronze Award for Best Tech Integration at the World Expolympics.

In 2025, I gave a lecture titled “Storytelling by Design” at ArtCenter College of Design. I am also regularly invited to participate in guest reviews within the Spatial Experience Design program, including collaborative classes with Tama Art University. Through these opportunities, I remain actively engaged in mentoring emerging designers.

I also serve as a board member and scholarship committee member of the Wakayama Kenjinkai of Southern California and continue to engage with Japanese traditional culture through the practice of Ikenobo Ikebana. I am currently pursuing graduate studies at Kyoto University of the Arts, focusing on Japanese art and traditional culture.

Bringing together my experiences in both Japan and the United States, I hope to contribute to carrying Japanese culture and craftsmanship forward to future generations while sharing their value with a global audience.

I welcome opportunities to collaborate with international and Japanese creative teams on projects that bridge cultures, disciplines, and markets through creative direction, art direction, and spatial experience design.