Takahiro Kawaguchi

I spent years figuring things out the hard way — navigating career pivots, job searches, and leadership roles without a real roadmap. I wanted to be the person I wished I'd had earlier. Mentoring felt like the most direct way to give that back. Stop waiting until your portfolio is "ready." The conversation you're avoiding — with a recruiter, a hiring manager, a potential collaborator — is the thing that moves you forward. It's a reminder that the design community is genuinely generous when given the right space. Being on ADPList keeps me connected to people earlier in their journey, and honestly, they teach me as much as I teach them. That exchange matters to me.