Vikanda Ihara

Art & Craft Learning Experience Instructor @ Oslo International School

About

• JLPT N2 and Fluent in English • UX Designer passionate about EdTech and language learning. • Designs engaging, user-friendly learning experiences for learners across Asia and Europe. • Experienced in teaching, digital content, creative design, and cross-cultural learning experiences. • Currently based in Oslo, relocating to Japan this summer and open to UX/UI opportunities.

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Skill Development, Problem Solving, After Effects, Graphic Design Principles, Final Cut Pro, Attention to Detail, Web Applications, Prototyping, Adobe XD, Communication, Creative Problem Solving, Organization Skills, Presentation Skills, Leadership, Team Motivation, Coaching, Teaching English as a Second Language, Time Management, Management, Advertising

Experience

Art & Craft Learning Experience Instructor

Oslo International School

2024-6 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

• Created hands-on art & craft lessons that encouraged creativity, problem-solving, and active learning. • Developed visually engaging, progressive activities that supported skill development and confidence-building. • Adapted lessons for diverse learners, reinforcing learner-centered design and inclusive teaching approaches.

Digital Learning English Teacher

Self Employed

2022-5 - 2023-6 · 1 yr 2 mos

Tokyo, Japan

• Designed and delivered engaging online English lessons, integrating interactive and visually-rich activities to enhance comprehension and retention. • Adapted content for diverse learners, developing empathy and user-centered approaches transferable to digital learning design. • Applied creativity and digital tools to foster motivation and progressive skill-building in primary students.

Web & Front-End Designer – In-House IT Company

Uplink, corporation

2018-7 - 2020-10 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Tokyo, Japan

• Led internal web projects, integrating UX/UI, front-end development, and cross-team collaboration. • Produced graphics, promotional videos, and visual assets to enhance internal campaigns and digital initiatives.

Web Developer & Video Editor – International Company, Tokyo

Koichi Hama & Company

2014 - 2018 · 4 yrs

Tokyo, Japan

Responsibility Meeting client objectives, values, budgets, and deadlines. Web • Website project management • UX & UI Design • Providing web content in a user-friendly and SEO friendly environment. • Working with creating usable content structures out of complex information to display on websites. Graphic Design • Print pieces • Logo design TV & Animation • Manipulating and editing film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience. • Animate images and moving objects for presentations, cards and websites

Web & Graphic designer

Koichi Hama & Company

2014-12 - 2015-2 · 3 mos

Designing logo and websites.

Graphic & Web Designer trainer

HelloYoga

2014-8 - 2014-9 · 2 mos

Tokyo, Japan

Web design and landing pages.

Web Designer trainer

Concent inc

2014-6 - 2014-8 · 3 mos

Tokyo, Japan

Graphic Designer trainer

Landor Associates

2014-5 - 2014-6 · 2 mos

Tokyo, Japan

Sales & Customer Support Agent

GoExcellent

2013-1 - 2013-12 · 1 yr

Helsinki

Worked for HBO Nordic Customer Support department. Supported customers with basics and technical problems by phone call and e-mails in English, Swedish and Finnish.