Mio Yokota
About Mio Yokota
Mio Yokota is a Visual Communications Designer based in Tokyo, Japan, currently working at Ideo in Palo Alto, California. With a background in graphic design from Tama Art University and a Master's from the London College of Fashion, Yokota employs a making-as-thinking approach and explores the intersection of concrete poetry and visual design.
Current Role at IDEO
Mio Yokota currently serves as a Visual Communications Designer at IDEO, a position held since 2018. In this role, Yokota applies a making-as-thinking approach to graphic design, which emphasizes the creation process as a form of research. This methodology allows for innovative design solutions that are informed by exploration and experimentation.
Previous Experience at IDEO
Prior to their current position, Mio Yokota completed a two-month internship at IDEO in 2018. This experience provided foundational skills in visual communications design, contributing to their professional development and understanding of design principles within a collaborative environment.
Internship Experience at Here Design
In 2017, Mio Yokota interned at Here Design for two months in London. This internship offered practical experience in visual communications and allowed Yokota to engage with design projects in a professional setting, further enhancing their design capabilities.
Educational Background
Mio Yokota holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Tama Art University, where they studied from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, Yokota earned a Master of Arts in Communication Design from the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, completing the program from 2015 to 2017. This educational background provides a solid foundation in design theory and practice.
Design Interests and Influences
Mio Yokota has a strong interest in self-publishing and artist books, which significantly influences their design approach. Their work often explores the intersection of concrete poetry and visual design, reflecting a unique perspective that merges literary and visual elements.