Yuri Sunahara

Experience Design Strategist / Creative Lead / Head of UX

About

Yuri is an experience designer passionate about creating meaningful, engaging, and accessible experiences and spaces via digital and physical design solutions. She draws upon over 20 years of expertise in developing concepts and design strategies to integrate dynamic digital experiences in the built environment. Her extensive portfolio includes award-winning projects such as the Statue of Liberty Museum, WarnerMedia HQ, Verizon Innovation Center, Terrell Place, and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate. Yuri received a master's degree from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) and a BA in Environmental Information Studies from Keio University in Japan. She has also given lectures at various institutions and universities in New York and Tokyo, both of which she calls home.

Country

United States

City

New York

Industry

Design

Skill

Experience Design, Design Strategy, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface Design, Concept Development, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Design Thinking, Design Management, Multidisciplinary Design, Exhibit Design, Service Design, User-centered Design, Accessibility, Design Leadership, Team Management, Team Leadership, Interpersonal Communication

Experience

Experience Design Strategist / Creative Lead / Head of UX

2023-2 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

New York, United States

Consultation on concept and design implementation with a focus on user experience design solutions and creative strategies for site-specific dynamic digital activations. Collaborate and support creative teams to strengthen the design process with best practices and case studies through my extensive knowledge and experience in the field. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Experience Design, Exhibit Design, Creative Strategy, Site-Specific Experiential / Interactive Installations, Interaction Design, UX / UI Design, Media & Technology Solutions, Accessibility Standards/Inclusive Design (Digital & Physical), Operations & Content Management Strategy, Various Types of Creative Design Documentation Deliverables (Discovery / Concept/Design Details / Client Handoff Materials), Team Engagement, Leadership & Mentorship Native / Bilingual Proficiency in both English & Japanese.

Head of User Experience / Senior Associate

ESI Design

2021-3 - 2022-12 · 1 yr 10 mos

New York, New York, United States

Director of User Experience / Creative Technology

ESI

2012-12 - 2021-2 · 8 yrs 3 mos

Senior Interaction Designer

ESI

2000-3 - 2012-11 · 12 yrs 9 mos

Interaction Designer / Media Developer

Freelance

2000 - 2006 · 6 yrs

Provided expertise in experience design, interaction design, and media design/authoring/development for a variety of interactive installations including numerous collaborative projects with photographer Nancy Davenport which have been exhibited internationally.

Freelance Programmer

Freelance

1997 - 2000 · 3 yrs

Provided programming and media asset development services for interactive projects on various platforms from CD-ROM to Web for clients including PBS and the Museum of Chinese in the Americas.

Network Product Consultant; Services & Systems Designer; Interpreter

NTT

1995 - 1997 · 2 yrs

Roles include product consultant for individual & corporate clients with Japanese & English support, services & systems designer for different internal communication processes.