Aiko Tanaka

Product & web designer focused on clean systems, smooth interactions, and meaningful details.

Shopping in Tokyo

Shopping in Tokyo

Hi, I am Aiko.
Product Designer focused on clarity and real-world use

I’m based in Tokyo, working on web and digital products that need to be both simple and reliable. Most of my work lives in SaaS tools and internal platforms, where clarity matters more than decoration.

I started my career designing consumer apps, but quickly moved into more complex systems—dashboards, workflows, and tools used daily by teams. That shift shaped how I think: structure first, visuals second.

I care about making things understandable. Reducing friction, removing noise, and helping users move forward without thinking too much about the interface itself.

Outside of work, I spend time exploring visual ideas, photography, and small side projects that let me experiment more freely.

What I'm into right now

AI tools

Minimal interfaces

Street photography

Design systems

Matcha

Long walks

Matcha deserts

Sketching in coffee shops

Tokyo cafés

Ambient music

Interior design

The values
behind my work

Courage

I take initiative, explore new ideas, and make decisions even when the path isn’t clear.

Honesty

I communicate openly, give feedback, and focus on what truly matters for the outcome.

Adaptability

I stay flexible, learn quickly, and adjust to challenges without losing direction or focus.

Teamwork

I love collaborating, ownership, and believe the best results come from teamwork.

Books
I keep coming back to

Books
I keep coming back to

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