Namika Hamasaki
About Namika Hamasaki
Namika Hamasaki is a Senior Brand & Product Designer with a background in communication design from Kyoto University of Art & Design. She has worked at various companies, including All Turtles, where she has contributed to product development and authored a book on learning English as a designer.
Work at All Turtles
Namika Hamasaki has been serving as a Senior Brand & Product Designer at All Turtles since 2019. In this role, she has supported the development of various products, including mmhmm, Miruni, Vitally, and Twisty Tongue. She collaborates with founders to align high-level concepts and detailed mockups with strategic goals and product vision. Additionally, she facilitates the handoff of design deliverables to the engineering team, ensuring that design specifications are implemented accurately and on time.
Education and Expertise
Namika Hamasaki studied at Kyoto University of Art & Design, where she focused on the Department of Communication Design. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in design principles and communication strategies, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Namika Hamasaki has a diverse professional background in design. She began her career as a Web Designer at Hatena Co., Ltd. in Kyoto, Japan, from 2008 to 2009. She then worked as an Interactive Planner at Hakuhodo Inc. from 2012 to 2013, followed by a position as an Interactive Planner/Designer at SIX Inc. from 2013 to 2015. She also held roles as a Product Designer at Finery and Wonolo in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Publications
Namika Hamasaki authored the book 'How Might We Learn English as a Designer?' published in 2020. This book is aimed at English speakers who wish to learn Japanese. It has been well-received and translated for publication in Korea, highlighting her contributions to design education and language learning.
Personal Interests
In her spare time, Namika Hamasaki enjoys playing video games and watching anime. These interests reflect her engagement with contemporary culture and may influence her design perspective and creativity.