I had to ask Shoji a designer-to-designer question when we first met: "How have you managed to navigate client relationships so smoothly for 10 years?" His answer was brilliantly simple—he listens, keeps an open mind, and helps clients achieve their goals—all while excavating and surfacing the root cause or spark of opportunity from the microscopic level.

That's Shoji—he has this beautiful way of understanding problems at their core, creating this perfect dance between teamwork and innovation. Teams just get better when he's around: that's the magic of human-centered design, and Shoji is its champion.

Working with Shoji, I've witnessed his ability to master complex challenges and transform uncertainty into structured solutions. His analytical depth and rigorous evaluation of ideas distinguish him as a balanced UX & Product Designer. His efficiency under pressure is remarkable, consistently delivering sophisticated work within strict deadlines.

Shoji balances conviction with collaboration. While steadfast in well-reasoned decisions, he engages meaningfully in design discussions, often catalyzing innovative solutions, and doing so dynamically with the team. He actively pursues challenges that expand his capabilities, combining analytical thinking with adaptability.

These qualities make him an essential asset for organizations aiming to advance product design innovation. Any organization seeking a transformative talent would be fortunate to have Shoji on its team.

Looking for someone who can think through systemic challenges and lead the charge toward finding solutions that go beyond the obvious to solve real underlying issues? Shoji is the right designer.

Shoji approaches work with skill, precision, and structure while being humble and considerate enough to listen to teammates and deeply involve partners. With Shoji on your team, you'll get a creative who understands that understanding comes before creation and has the ability to deliver results

Shoji was always a standout in any design discussion. He speaks with knowledge and is able to lead projects to reliably amazing solutions.

He was an incredible team-mate to work with on our Microsoft Teams re-design, making thoughtful and carefully crafted UIs deeply grounded in his proficiency in UXR. I could always count on him to have a great brainstorming session and to deliver a great presentation together. It was a privilege working with him and anyone would be beyond lucky to have him on board!