About
Namika Hamasaki
A Japanese Designer based in San Francisco, Author *1, Podcaster *2, and Mom *3, also known as Haiji Haiiro in Japan. When I was 12, I stopped going to school and stayed at home, where I came across the internet. It was then that I learned the English word "design" through "web design." As a teenager, I created online galleries and a website for creator collaboration. This sparked my journey to becoming a professional designer.
Professional experience
With over a decade of experience, I've worked in-house, at agencies, and as a freelancer.
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024, San Francisco
Senior Visual Designer
Jan 2019 - Dec 2023, San Francisco
Senior Product & Brand Designer
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018, Tokyo & San Francisco
Freelance
Brand & Product Designer
Fun facts
01
Published Book Author
Book design by LABORATORIES
In 2020, I authored the book, “How Might We Learn English as a Designer? (デザイナーの英語帳),” which was published in Japan and later translated and published in Korea. It helps designers learn English, and is also read by English speakers who want to learn Japanese.
02
Podcaster
Cover illustration by Fanny Luor
I host a podcast called "Export," where I talk about design for Japanese listeners.
03
I am a mother to a 3-year-old child.
