Akira Okamoto


Due to the influence of my DIY-loving father, I grew up in an environment where creating things and drawing what I imagined were commonplace. When I was in elementary school, a drawing I made won an award and was prominently featured in the newspaper, which I believe led me to pursue a career in art.

After graduating from university, I worked for a cosmetics company where I focused on package design for containers and boxes, creating the brandʼs overall aesthetic.

Seeking to experience a broader range of design fields, I joined DENSO, a company involved in various industries beyond automotive. Here, I have enjoyed tackling unexpected challenges, such as designing in-car devices, vehicle HMIs, engine room ECUs, factory automation equipment, next-generation robots, and facility signage.

Recently, I have been exploring the use of AI in design, experimenting with various generative AI tools.