Graduated in Engineering Synthesis from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Engineering, in 2000. After leaving the International Academy of Media Arts and Sciences (IAMAS) in 2002, began to work as a web designer and programmer. Joined Leading Edge Design as a design engineer in 2003. Won an Excellent Work Award at the DESIGNTOPE design competition in 2001, a "Jury Recommended Work" award at the Media Arts Festival, Agency for Cultural Affairs, a Good Design Award (2004) and an iF Product Design Award (2005) for "OnQ" (NTT DoCoMo).