Masami Kubo
About Masami Kubo
Masami Kubo is the Product Design Lead at Hopper in New York, with a background in creative direction and graphic design.
Title and Current Role
Masami Kubo is currently serving as the Product Design Lead at Hopper, based in New York, New York, United States. In this role, Kubo has led the redesign of Hopper's mobile app interface, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement. This position underscores her expertise in product design and her ability to lead design teams effectively.
Professional Background
Masami Kubo's professional background includes various significant roles in the design industry. She worked as Creative Director at Journy from 2020 to 2021 in New York, NY. Before that, she worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer at Gremlin from 2018 to 2019 and held the Lead Visual Designer position at DigitalOcean from 2014 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she also worked as an Illustrator at DJZ.com from 2012 to 2013 and at Mishkanyc.com in 2011 for a brief period.
Freelance Work and Current Endeavors
In addition to her role at Hopper, Masami Kubo is also engaged in freelance work as a Creative Director and Graphic Designer in the Greater New York City Area. Her freelance portfolio includes a variety of projects that span across different aspects of design. This dual role highlights her versatility and dedication to expanding her design expertise.
Education and Expertise
Masami Kubo studied at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, where she achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background has provided a solid foundation for her career in design, allowing her to excel in various roles such as Lead Visual Designer, Creative Director, and Product Design Lead.
Industry Recognition and Mentorship
Throughout her career, Masami Kubo has received several accolades, including the 'Best Mobile App Design' award at the 2021 Webby Awards for her work on Hopper's app. She has also contributed to the design community by presenting a talk on 'The Future of Travel App Design' at the 2022 UX Design Summit and publishing the article 'Designing for User Delight in Travel Apps' in the Journal of User Experience in 2021. Moreover, Kubo mentors junior designers through the AIGA New York chapter's mentorship program, showcasing her commitment to nurturing new talent in the design field.