Tomoya Mori
About Tomoya Mori
Tomoya Mori is a Business Design Lead at IDEO's Design for Play, where he applies principles of play to strategic thinking. He has a diverse background in business development and education, with experience at organizations such as ispace Inc. and The Mars Society.
Current Role at IDEO
Tomoya Mori serves as the Business Design Lead for Design for Play at IDEO, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on applying principles of play to strategic thinking, aiming to inspire innovative business solutions. His work is centered in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop impactful design strategies.
Previous Experience at ispace Inc.
Before joining IDEO, Tomoya Mori worked at ispace Inc. as a Business Development Officer from 2016 to 2018. His responsibilities included building business development strategies and establishing communication channels with global partners, customers, and media. This role took place in Tokyo, Japan, where he contributed to the company's growth in the space industry.
Educational Background
Tomoya Mori has a diverse educational background. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Astronomy from Brown University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He also completed multiple programs at Harvard Business School Online, achieving credentials in Core: Credential of Readiness and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship Essentials in 2019. Additionally, he studied Fotografia Digitale at Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna and Photography at Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna during a Bologna Study Abroad Program in 2014.
Work Experience at The Mars Society
In 2016, Tomoya Mori briefly served as the Public Affairs Officer for Crew 165 at The Mars Society in Hanksville, Utah. His tenure lasted for one month, during which he engaged in public outreach and communication efforts related to the organization's mission of promoting human exploration of Mars.
Freelance Science Writing
Tomoya Mori is an active freelance science writer with articles published in notable outlets such as Space.com, Air&Space Smithsonian Magazine, and Wired Japan. His writing focuses on topics related to space and science, showcasing his expertise and interest in these fields.