IDEO is a global design consulting firm; I interned at IDEO's Tokyo studio from the beginning of September to late December 2022. Due to the confidential nature of my work during this internship, I cannot divulge any specific details about my projects or clients until that information is publicly released by IDEO, at which point I will update this page. However, what I can share is that I was heavily involved in the following:

• Synthesizing user and expert interviews and uncovering design insights and opportunity areas
• Producing interactive prototypes of various fidelities for mobile and web
• Running brainstorming and design thinking workshops
• Building trust with clients by involving and updating them regularly
• Preparing and presenting decks to share progress and learnings with colleagues and clients

The main thing this experience taught me was how to wear multiple hats and adjust to the team's needs at any given moment, especially since the teams I was a part of were quite small (3-4 people). Regardless of job titles and descriptions, it felt like everyone was involved in a little bit of everything. Thanks to this, I was able to gain a lot of experience not just in interaction design but in design research and strategy. I was also fortunate to have team members who encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone.