Hello!

I'm Ayano

I am a holistic design professional with 23 years of experience, dedicated to building bridges and delivering efficient solutions.

Throughout my career in media and leading consultancies in Spain, I have evolved from a Digital Designer to a holistic designer specializing in Product Design, Brand Design, and Digital Project Management. This combination of roles has equipped me with a well-rounded skill set, enabling me to create balanced outcomes by harmonizing customer needs with business strategy and technology across various platforms.

Currently, I focus on leading design teams to enhance design processes and communication. My interest in Design Operations (Design Ops) drives me to refine workflows that boost collaboration and innovation, ultimately improving team performance.

Education is a significant passion of mine, and I love sharing my knowledge through mentorship and workshops. I believe in the importance of continuous learning and fostering a collaborative environment where everyone feels valued.I welcome connections with fellow professionals interested in design strategies or collaboration opportunities.

Feel free to reach out or connect with me here.

My Career so far

I embrace change; although it can be challenging, navigating through evolution while cultivating my inner growth keeps me vibrant and authentic.
Project Management
Design Ops
Product Design
Service Design
UX / UI 
Research
Illustration
Brand
Art director

Experience

Courses

  • Cámara de Comercio de Jerez
    Entrepreneurship Skills & Employability
    (2024)
  • Skillshare
    AI Creativity Intro Courses
    (2024)
  • Google Digital Academy
    Google Analytics for Beginners
    (2023)
  • Skillshare
    Surface Pattern Designer Course
    (2024)
  • Udemy
    Figma UI UX Design Essentials
    (2023)
  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques Course
    (2023)
  • Udemy
    Scrum Master Certification (PSM I) Prep Course
    (2023)
  • Udemy
    The Project Management Course: Beginner to PROject Manager
    (2021)
  • + Accumen
    Systems Practice (System Thinking)
    (2019)
  • H2i Institute
    Service Design Executive Course (Design Research, Service Design)
    (2017)
  • La Nave Nodriza
    Meaningful Communication Skill Workshop
    (2015)
  • Adaptive Path
    UX Intensive Path, User Experience, Certificate (UX Strategy, Design Research, Service Design & Interaction Design)
    (2015)

Awards and Honors

  • Create Future Award of NTT DATA (2020)
    (Made it into the top 3 of 62 teams for inspiring and shape the future - a special team spirit, new project approach or other unique achievements)
  • Premios ÑH 2010
    (Best designed publications. Online. More than 12 million page views / month.)
  • Premios ÑH 2009
    (Best designed publications. Online. More than 12 million page views / month.)
  • Premios ÑH 2008
    (Special mention for the website)

Education

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