
What weāre about
šµ Tokyo Design Community is a career-oriented hub empowering rising product designers through collective learning and continual mentorship. We bridge theory and practice with hands-on workshops, real case studies, and portfolio development. Led by industry professionals, we foster entrepreneurial thinking and cultivate deep understanding of Japan's product design landscape š¾
Join our meetup group to excel in their careers! We are your career buddies to support you in preparing for job interviews and crafting standout portfoliosāØšŖ
šļø Portfolio Clinics & Mock Interviews: Participate in in-depth portfolio reviews, receive improvement tips, and engage in mock interviews to refine your presentation skills.
š¬ Peer Feedback: Receive constructive feedback from fellow designers, industry professionals, and experienced designers who share insider tips on interviews and portfolio screenings of their companies.
š¤ Networking & Mentorship: Connect with fellow designers, exchange experiences, and expand your network. Benefit from guest speakers, mentors, and referral opportunities.
š¼ Career Support: Connect with experienced headhunters, access updated information on open positions, and receive guidance in matching job opportunities.
šļø Expert Insights & Cultural Integration: Learn from industry experts about breaking into Japanās product(UX) design field, and gain insights on blending Western design principles with Japanese UX standards for a globally localized approach.
Upcoming events
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ā¢Online[Online] Design in the Age of AI: Lessons from 2025, Signals for 2026
OnlineHey, Product Friends! š Welcome to Tokyo Design ā we are one of the most active and largest product design communities in Japan, where design meets technology, business, and emerging tools like AIāfocused on practical insights, real-world experience, and learning together.
Weāre excited to kick off our first event of 2026 with a special Designer Talk bringing voices from Japan, Europe, and U.S. to explore how design evolved in 2025āand where itās heading next.
AI has moved fast this past year, designers are no longer just responding to change; weāre actively shaping it.
Ready to explore how design is expanding beyond interfaces into systems, organizations, and new realities?
Are you:
š” Curious how AI Ć Design is actually applied in the consulting industry, and how designers work in consulting to build AI product for clients?
š” Wondering what it takes to lead AI transformation at an organizational level?
š” Interested in how emerging tech like XR is opening new frontiers for design innovation?
You might be wondering:
- What were the most meaningful design learnings from 2025?
- How is AI reshaping the role and influence of designers across industries?
- What signals should designers pay attention to as we move into 2026?
Event Highlights:
š” Design at Different Scales: From AI X Design in consulting to org-wide transformation to immersive XR experiences
š Global Perspectives: Learn from designers working across Asia, Europe, and U.S.
š¤ Live Panel & Q&A: A candid discussion on lessons from 2025 and predictions for whatās next in 2026
Feature speakers:
Kay Shuu ā Bain & Company
āDesign & AI in Consulting: What Changed in 2025, Whatās Nextā
Kay works at the intersection of strategy, design, and AI, helping organizations turn emerging technologies into practical, human-centered solutions. At Bainās AIS(AI, Insights and Solution) team, she partners with cross-functional experts to shape AI-driven products and guide teams through transformation.
Passionate about designing responsible, empowering intelligent systems, Kay will share key signals shaping 2026 and beyondāand how design leaders can harness AI to imagine whatās next.
Luigi Ianni - Contentful
āScaling AI Beyond Teams: Leading Organization-Level Transformationā
Luigi is a Senior Product and Growth Designer with over 10 years of experience building products for fast-scaling startups and major SaaS platforms. He co-founded and successfully exited a company, and has since led high-impact work across experimentation, personalization, monetization, and activation.
At Contentful, his current company, Luigi is leading the transition to AI-powered design workflows, enabling teams to move faster, validate ideas more quickly, and ship with greater confidence.
Liya Safina - Google XR
āDesigning New Realities: Innovation Through Google XRā
An inside look at design innovation achieved through XR projects with Google, exploring how immersive technologies expand how we think about interaction, experience, and the future of design itself.
Our Community: Where Curiosity Meets Opportunity, Theory Meets Practice š«
We're a diverse, welcoming collective of:
š©āš» Product Managers
šØ Designers & Creators
š§āš¼ Builders & Entrepreneurs
š ļø Developers & AI Engineers
š Marketers
š Students
āØA supportive, judgment-free zone to exchange ideas and grow together
āØWe'll check in with everyone beforehand to ensure a smooth, delightful experience!
We are Lovable-sponsored community, and participants will receive a one-month free coupon to try Lovable.
Letās learn how to design better with AIātogether.
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Past events
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