About her
About her
Ayana is a designer based in Kyoto.
Her curiosity for design and spaces started when she was a child. One of her favorite things to do was to make paintings, drawings, and small models of spaces and furniture. It was natural for her to start a journey of studying in the field of architecture and interior design.
Having completed her BA in architecture in 2017, including one year at Aalto University in Helsinki in 2013, Ayana started her career as an interior designer in Kyoto.
Ayana’s professional experience includes a wide range of project types and scales; both local and overseas; from private residences to commercial interiors. By being thoroughly involved from concept design to completion, Ayana delivers outstanding results and delights her clients.
Currently working as an interior designer based in Kyoto, Ayana is available for consulting with new clients by appointment.
Ayana is a designer based in Kyoto.
Her curiosity for design and spaces started when she was a child. One of her favorite things to do was to make paintings, drawings, and small models of spaces and furniture. It was natural for her to start a journey of studying in the field of architecture and interior design.
Having completed her BA in architecture in 2017, including one year at Aalto University in Helsinki in 2013, Ayana started her career as an interior designer in Kyoto.
Ayana’s professional experience includes a wide range of project types and scales; both local and overseas; from private residences to commercial interiors. By being thoroughly involved from concept design to completion, Ayana delivers outstanding results and delights her clients.
Currently working as an interior designer based in Kyoto, Ayana is available for consulting with new clients by appointment.
Design
Design with a story
There are thousands of different answers to the same question in design and that’s why it's interesting. I sincerely provide my design services with stories and values that meet the needs of my clients and partners by listening carefully to their intentions, analyzing the given conditions with a global mindset, fully understanding the goals of the project, and delivering.
I discover a design/solution with a respectful and elegant look and feel for each project that translates the concept with a powerful and meaningful story behind it well which will be connected to the experiences of the end-users.
What matters?
- The whole story of the idea/product/space matters
I believe sometimes the story of the design can go beyond the convenience by celebrating its history and all of the people who were involved previously. Prioritizing convenience is not always the best, as sometimes something amazing happens out of inconveniences.
- Quality of the material matters (sustainability)
- Experience of the idea/product/space matters
General Workflow
1. Contact
2. First meeting/Questionnaire
3. Research Phase/Follow-up questionnaire
4. Design Process
5. Design Proposal
Currently based in Kyoto, Ayana is available for consulting with new clients and partners by appointment.