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 that conveys stories
Ayana provides interior, product, and graphic design services rooted in material research and close collaboration with clients and craftspeople. Below is what matters most in her practice, her areas of expertise, and how a project typically comes together.
Currently based in Kyoto, Ayana is available for consulting with new clients and partners by appointment.
What matters?
Material Quality
Every material carries its own history and character. Ayana works closely with each material's physical properties, often through hands-on experimentation, to bring out qualities that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Ethical & Sustainable Design
Ayana is drawn to materials others have overlooked or discarded, including industrial byproducts, and treats giving them new value as a central part of her design process.
Expertise
Interior/Space Design
Product Design
Branding
Art Direction
Concept Design
Graphic Design
General Workflow
1. Contact
2. First meeting/Questionnaire
3. Quotation/Contract
4. Research Phase/Follow-up questionnaire
5. Design Process
6. Design Proposal