Product Designer with 6+ Years of Experience
Based in Vancouver, Canada

Designing intuitive and meaningful experiences

Hi, I’m Wakana 👋 I work across the end-to-end design process, turning complex challenges into intuitive and meaningful solutions.

Product Designer with 6+ Years of Experience
Based in Vancouver, Canada

Designing intuitive and meaningful experiences

Hi, I’m Wakana 👋 I work across the end-to-end design process, turning complex challenges into intuitive and meaningful solutions.

Web / Mobile | Design System

AIRVISA — Building a B2B SaaS Platform to Streamline HR Visa Management

As the only full-time designer at AIRVISA, I led the design of a B2B SaaS platform for HR teams from scratch, working closely with engineers and a product manager. Through in-depth user research and a user-centered design approach, I transformed complex legal and compliance requirements into an intuitive and easy-to-use experience.

User Research

Persona

Scenario

User Flows

Wireframes

Mockups

Design System

Mobile | Conversion Optimization

AIRVISA — Improving a B2C Multilingual Visa Application Service to Boost Conversion

At AIRVISA, I analyzed user behavior using both quantitative and qualitative data and led UI improvements to optimize the user experience. Through data-driven iteration, I improved conversion rates and delivered designs that contributed to both product quality and business growth.

Research

Data analysis

Wireframes

Mockups

Testimonials

"What impressed me most was her ability to turn complicated requirements into intuitive, elegant interfaces that genuinely solve user problems. She never viewed a feature as just a screen or flow — she deeply understood the underlying logic, motivations, and pain points, and designed with empathy and precision.

Wakana is a rare designer who combines analytical thinking, creativity, and genuine warmth at an exceptional level. In any organization tackling complex systems that require both design sensitivity and domain understanding, she will undoubtedly be an invaluable member of the team."

Daiki Uehara

Product Manager, AIRVISA

"Wakana has a strong ability to break down complex requirements and turn them into clear, user-centered design solutions. Even in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, she remained composed, thoughtful, and highly collaborative with PMs and engineers — consistently driving meaningful results for the product and business.

She brings both positivity and quiet strength to any team, earning genuine respect and admiration from everyone she works with!"

Noriko Gondo

Senior Product Designer, Moz