Takahiro Kawaguchi🇺🇸
Senior Director, User Experience & Brand Integration at Maersk
About Takahiro Kawaguchi
Senior Director, User Experience & Brand Integration at Maersk
Currently @ Maersk as a Senior Director of User Experience & Brand Integration, Former head of design at Splunk, Ex Airbnb / Google / Sony / Reddit
Expertise
Sessions with Takahiro Kawaguchi
- Product Design Session (45 min): Join me for an in-depth exploration of product design, where we'll cover everything from ideation to final execution. With over 20 years of experience leading design teams at global companies like Maersk, Reddit, and Google, I’ll guide you through best practices in UX/UI, design thinking, and user-centered design principles. Whether you're a beginner looking to break into the field or an experienced designer aiming to refine your skills, this session will offer practical insights and actionable advice to elevate your design career. Let's build products that people love!
- Mentorship Session (45 min): General mentorship
What mentees say
“Takahiro was a great mentor to speak with and offered practical, relevant advice and gave me new ways to think about my design approach and how I present my work. I especially appreciated his take on the importance of maintaining a good mindset as a designer. I'd highly recommend Takahiro to anyone looking for a mentor who listens well and brings a thoughtful, creative perspective to the table.”
“Takahiro helped me understand how I could upskill to gradually build a personal brand style for my portfolio. He was very encouraging and also gave me suggestions on how to diversify my job search as an international student and early-career designer. If you're someone who's still finding their footing as a designer, I highly recommend reaching out to him!”
“Really appreciate the session with Taka-san. His guidance, especially on mindset, gave me a fresh perspective and helped me reflect more clearly. Thoughtful, practical, and very insightful.”