Hello, I’m RAN KONAKA.
I help companies across industries define and solve complex problems by relentlessly moving between thinking and making to design thoughtful experiences and new possibilities for the future.
Currently a student at the Institute of Design in Chicago. (Master of Design + MBA class of 2023)
Previously at IBM iX Japan. (Senior Consultant, UI/UX Designer)
Experience Design and Strategic Design
MY EXPERTISE
I have abundant experiences in transforming the human experience with the Design Thinking approach. I've also led a few teams designing mobile app UIs (both iOS and Android). I can take on a full range of responsibilities, from business conceptualization, User Research to building and designing the app.
RECENT WORK
Between thinking and making
I have been fortunate to work with leading companies in various industries as a consultant.
While much of my work is confidential, these examples of my graduate studies provide a glimpse into some of my work.
SYSTEM DESIGN, BEHAVIORAL DESIGN
Institute of Design
Super Protein Production - Designing the sustainable and equitable source of protein
Exploring the possibility of Controlled Environment Agriculture(CEA) through an investable infrastructure lens
RESEARCH, EXPERIENCE DESIGN
city’super Taiwan, Far Eastern Group
Designing A Sustainable Shopping Experience
Guiding city’super Taiwan to better showcase their ESG efforts to increase customer trust and satisfaction
SPECULATIVE DESIGN
Institute of Design
Truth Trial - Designing the immersive experience of the future, where fact-checking is enhanced by artificial intelligence
Replicating the world where we collectively decide the truth