Product Designer
& Software Developer

I'm a Product Design Leader with a background in software development and over 18 years of hands-on experience driving revenue growth through data-informed, systemic design and engineering.

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Hi, I'm Yuhiro 👋🏼
As a product designer and software developer, I’ve worked on projects across diverse industries. I take pride in creating accessible, data-informed solutions that put the user experience first.
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How I Help
I specialize in solving complex problems through efficient workflows, strong collaboration, and a service design mindset. My usual day-to-day focuses on identifying core challenges, clarifying insights, and crafting clear, actionable solutions. I’m passionate about building cohesive teams that thrive in partnership with developers. If you have a problem that needs fixing, I’ll ensure everyone involved understands both the “why” and the “how,” while making sure we reach our goals as a team.
11
Years of Leadership
UX and development teams
14
Years of UX Design
Supporting startups and enterprise organizations
7
Design systems
Built from scratch and tokenized
11
Years of Development
Full-stack and front-end
20M+
Users impacted
From the products I've designed, built, and led.
37+
Clients served
Around the world

Testimonials

Kevin Kidd, Senior VP, Product at Mercatus Technologies
“Yuhiro is the kind of leader who truly invests in his team. He takes the time to understand each person’s strengths, ambitions, and working style, providing individualized coaching that helps them grow both professionally and personally. His ability to bring out the best in people is one of his greatest strengths.”
Kevin Kidd
Senior VP of Product
Worked together for 10+ years
Kevin Kidd, Senior VP, Product at Mercatus Technologies
“... his ability to understand user requirements and present them in an intuitive and efficient manner is what set him apart from the rest of the team.”
Dave Found
VP of Software
Worked together for 7 years
Kevin Kidd, Senior VP, Product at Mercatus Technologies
"Yuhiro has a talent for fostering collaboration and motivating team members to consistently perform at their best. He is able to identify and remove obstacles, enabling everyone to focus on the right priorities and meet deadlines."
Jean-Pierre Lucar
Engineering Manager
Worked together for 14 years
Kevin Kidd, Senior VP, Product at Mercatus Technologies
“Not only is he an incredibly talented software engineer with a sharp eye for design, but he is also one of the most supportive and approachable mentors I've ever had.”
Ku Jin Shin
Software Developer
Worked together for 3 years
Kevin Kidd, Senior VP, Product at Mercatus Technologies
“With a development background, Yuhiro bridges the gap between design and engineering, delivering practical, high-impact solutions focused on outcomes without sacrificing user experience. His leadership shows that small actions can profoundly impact team morale and success.”
Michelle MacMillan
UX Designer
Worked together for 3+ years
Kevin Kidd, Senior VP, Product at Mercatus Technologies
"His background as an engineer was a true asset, allowing him to foster seamless collaboration between designers and engineers and bridge the gap between the two."
Brand Yu
UX Designer
Worked together for 3 years