Hi there.

I was born in Japan, but these days I live and work and teach in New York City. My background is a mix of digital product design and branding. I’ve designed interfaces for every kind of screen. And I've helped lots of friends launch their small businesses.

My favorite thing to do is to collaborate with other talented people. I don’t really have a single creative process. I use different design tools, prototype early, and try to make things better every single day. I'm currently located in Brooklyn with my husband Michael, cat Mochi, and our toddler who keeps us active.

E-MAIL
mokoyates[at]gmail.com

EXPERIENCE
Director of Design, Angi
Feb 2021 – Present

Senior Design Manager, Glossier, Inc
Jun 2019 – Feb 2021

Adjunct Professor, School of Visual Art
Sept 2018 — Sep 2020

Associate Design Director, Work&Co
Sept 2017 — Jun 2019

Senior Art Director, Huge,Inc.
Jul 2014 — Sept 2017

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CLIENTS
Equinox
Mailchimp
T-Mobile
Etsy
Epic Games
SK-II (P&G)
Tom Ford
Zelle
Morgan Stanley
and more...

SKILLS
Digital product
Design system
Product strategy
Design direction 
Branding
Illustration