Kai Nakamura-Wright
Design Lead
âThe Maximalistâ
UX Design Lead | Research-Driven | Users First
ð San Francisco, CAðž 10 years experienceðĒ Design
ðĪ About
Bold, expressive design that commands attention. Believes design should evoke emotion.
Kai redesigned Google Maps and you didn't notice â which means he did it perfectly. Best design is invisible and best designers are empathetic listeners first.
ðŠ Key Strengths
Visual storytellingBrand expressionMotion design
ðž Work History
Google
UX Design Lead
2019â2024
- Redesigned Google Maps for 1B+ users
- Pioneered inclusive design framework
IDEO
Interaction Designer
2014â2019
- 30+ global client projects
ð Industry Certifications
Nielsen Norman Group
â Nielsen Norman Group UX Certification
Google
â Google UX Design Certificate
Other
â Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) Certificationâ Certified Usability Analyst (CUA)
Adobe
â Adobe Certified Professional (XD)
ð Education
M.S. Product Design
Stanford d.school
2014
ð ïļ Skills
UX DesignDesign ThinkingUser ResearchPrototypingFigmaUsability TestingInclusive DesignDesign Sprints