He is hardworking and has a strong desire to learn.
Although he is not what you would call a cheerful person, he is a character you just can't leave alone for some reason.
This is my impression of Uemori Taku from my perspective as the head of the design department.
He is the youngest member of the team and the designer whose growth is the most exciting to watch. Today, I would like to introduce you to his charms.
Is it okay to work anywhere?
In search of a new world, I just joined the company
He joined the company through an introduction from Takeda, a member of the production department. At the time, I was not directly involved in the hiring process, but I remember seeing the portfolio he brought with him and feeling that, although rough around the edges, it had something shining.
Previously, she worked in event management and graphic design, but decided to change jobs because she felt it was not good to only know the world she was in. When she realized what she was lacking, she acted with a strong will to move on to the next step, even if it meant some hardship.
On the other hand, he says that at the time he even thought "it doesn't matter which company I work for," and honestly didn't have any strong feelings towards Monosus.
His desire to broaden his horizons and the timing just happened to line up for both of us. That was the beginning, but the fact that nearly three years have passed is because a change has occurred within him during his time working at Monosus.
The realization that design is "architectural" as I began to think deeply about design
The three members of the design department (Kamimori on the right, Onoki on the left, Imai in the back) heading out to lunch. This time spent chatting about trivial things is a great way to unwind.
Monosus' work ranges from planning to design, production, and final delivery. To create a website, it is necessary to design the structure, consider the flow, design, and even consider how it will be operated after it is published. Being exposed to this environment and production flow has changed his own way of thinking about design.
It's the idea that "web design is architectural."
It seems that they have realized that just as in architecture, it is necessary to consider the building's structure, purpose, and surrounding environment, web design also requires multifaceted knowledge in order to be successful.
Furthermore, he says that a major benefit of his efforts in trying to think architecturally was that a logic began to emerge in each of the designs he worked on.
Design is often misunderstood as something intuitive, but in fact logic is essential. The strength of logic also affects the quality of the design. Once he realized this, he began to see changes in his work.
For example, presentation materials for clients require not only the design but also materials that explain the intention behind creating the design, but in the past, his explanations tended to be more subjective, which could make them a little unfocused.
However, in recent projects, we have been able to explain structural intent, such as function and necessity, by asking questions such as, "What is the meaning of the photograph used?" and "Why is so much white space needed in this area?"
I remember that the client was very satisfied with the design, as it now had a clear logic, and the process to delivery went very smoothly.
"Ultimately, I want to gain a broad range of knowledge, from higher-level planning to final delivery, as a way to take myself one step further in design," he says.
Although it cannot be said that he is completely committed to the company Monosus itself, it seems that he is still eager to learn more at Monosus.
Kamimori reads at least three books every month, spending every last bit of her club-approved personal book allowance. Her desire to learn is inexhaustible.
What I learned by delving into the face of breakdancing
Kamimori dances during a "2 on 2" battle held in Texas, USA.
When talking about his charm, there was one thing that stood out to me.
"I've done a lot of different types of breakdancing up until now, but when I used all of those experiences to create something new, it worked. I want to apply this mindset to my work."
In fact, Kamimori is also a dancer. She is so talented that she placed second in a certain overseas competition. I think she must have put in a lot of effort to achieve this result.
What I realized was that the key to success was to learn a wide variety of things and combine them in new ways, rather than focusing on just one specific genre.
I'm sure similar words may appear in other books, but I found myself strangely convinced that they carry a different weight when spoken by someone with deep experience in something.
I believe that his greatest asset is that he has been experimenting with the medium of "dance" since he was a teenager and has been able to discover clear rules within himself.
The future of the youngest and most stoic Taku Uemori
Taku Kamimori continues to grow steadily as a designer.
Surprisingly, what he enjoys now is studying JavaScript (a programming language). He says that he "didn't study it at all when he was a student," so the study itself is fresh and fun. He also says that "knowing the mechanisms" -- not just JavaScript -- is interesting because it helps him think about the potential of the Web in the world.
For the time being, he plans to broaden his knowledge of the web and take his design skills to the next level, but I'm sure he will also move on to higher levels such as planning and marketing.
He is probably the most stoic person in the design department. He is the type who keeps to himself and works silently without saying a word, which makes him a little hard to understand at first glance.
I think that his greatest strength is that he has a habit of thinking deeply about himself. That's why, without being taught by anyone, he was able to see web development as architectural and realize that he could use his success in breakdancing in his work.
He never gives up on trying to absorb a wide range of knowledge, which is why people say things like, "Taku's knowledge of graphics is useful and interesting!" and "He's like a sponge, so I want to entrust him with work." His presence also seems to have a positive influence on other designers.
I can't wait to see how he will develop his own rules in the future. I look forward to seeing more amazing ideas and designs from him!
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