About Me
Hello, I'm Rikiya Okawa. After returning to Japan, I worked at Costco Wholesale for approximately one year, followed by three years at AccorHotels. Until September 2022, I studied UI/UX Design at Digital Hollywood Tokyo.
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I graduated from Kanda Foreign Language Institute in November 2015 and completed Grossmont College's Digital Arts program in June 2017.
In September 2022, I graduated from the UI/UX Design program at Digital Hollywood Tokyo.
In my previous role, I primarily engaged in language-related tasks, including guest check-ins and check-outs, reservation management, correspondence with overseas agents, and handling complaints from international guests. This significantly enhanced my communication skills and my ability to manage complex situations within multilingual environments.
Until September 2022, I completed an internship at Tree Digital Studio Co., Ltd., focusing on improving the logo and UI/UX of educational AR games. This experience extended beyond design, teaching me valuable methods of integrating user feedback into the development process. Subsequently, until December 2022, I worked part-time at Little Planet Inc.'s AR/VR facility, conducting user experience research and analyzing target demographics, significantly deepening my understanding of diverse user needs and preferences.
Currently, I work as a Web Engineer at Fivestar Interactive Inc., where my primary responsibilities include website development using HTML5, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript within a Node.js environment. This role continuously enhances my technical abilities and keeps me updated on the latest trends in web development. I am dedicated to creating responsive, user-friendly websites that exceed client expectations.
Through my varied experiences, I have gained a comprehensive perspective on the digital industry. I am eager to apply this knowledge and skill set to innovative and challenging projects in the future.
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Some of my Recent Projects
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Portfolio Site
This is a portfolio site I created to learn React, TypeScript, Three.js, and Next.js. I focused on the fusion of technology and design, aiming to create an immersive interface. My goal is to enhance both modern technical skills and creative expression.
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Guggenheim × ggg Web Design
In a UI/UX class, I created a mock art exhibition website using Adobe XD. I focused on user-friendly design and interactive elements, completing the project in about three hours. This project significantly contributed to improving my web design skills.
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GUARDIANS OF THE MOON
For my graduation project, I created a VR game and interactive visuals using Unity and TouchDesigner to help improve the services of a real-world VR/AR facility. I spent about one month developing the game and about one week producing the visuals, utilizing C# and Asset Store resources.
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My Projects
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Kayac Inc. UX Planning Presentation
In a school UX class, I planned a lesson designed to help elementary school students in Kamakura learn about waste issues in an enjoyable way. I presented the project at Kayac Inc.'s "Tsukutte Iitomo!" event. The project was completed over four weeks and won first place at the event.
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UI/UX Redesign Project for the Yahoo Transit App
In a school UX design class, I worked on improving the UI/UX of the Yahoo! Transit Navigation App. I was responsible for user interviews, creating personas, and mapping customer journeys, as well as integrating the final proposal. I also designed the onboarding section. The project was completed over the course of one month.
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The One Ring Modeling
Using Blender, I created my first model: the "One Ring" from The Lord of the Rings. I added fine scratches and dirt to the ring to enhance realism, placing it against a backdrop of of the Middle-earth map. Within about two hours, I learned the basic operations and rendering techniques, and I aim to pursue even higher quality in future projects.
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Virtual Cosmos
I created a project themed around "Space × Virtual × Nebula" using TouchDesigner. Designed with virtual concerts in mind, it features interactive elements such as smartphone-controlled sphere lighting, movement, and camera operation. I completed the interactive expressions in about two hours.
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Your Name. Opening Animation
Using the animation techniques I learned during my student years, I hand-drew a recreation of the opening scene from the film Your Name. Over the course of a week, I analyzed the delicate emotional expressions and use of color, and reinterpreted them in my own style. This project was a valuable experience that deepened my creativity and understanding of animation.
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Night Life
For my college digital arts graduation project, I was responsible for sub-character design and video editing. We created a one-minute animation based on a poem selected by our professor. Although working as a team in English was challenging, with support, we successfully completed the project. The production period was about one month.
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