Takahiro Kawaguchi

Takahiro Kawaguchi is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in user experience and brand strategy across prominent technology and automotive companies. Currently serving as Design Manager at Ford Motor Company since November 2024, Takahiro has previously held significant positions such as Senior Director of User Experience & Brand Strategy at A.P. Moller - Maersk and Director of User Experience at Reddit, Inc., where a major redesign project was led. Notable past roles include Head of Design at Splunk, Experience Design Manager at Airbnb, and Global Art Director at Sony Mobile Communications, showcasing a strong track record in managing large design teams and influencing product development. Takahiro also actively contributes to the design community as a mentor at adplist.org, recognized as a Super Mentor globally and donating over 27,000 minutes to mentorship. Educational background includes degrees from California College of the Arts and Osaka University of Arts.