Wataru Inoue

Wataru Inoue is a UX/UI Designer currently working at Odeza since July 2022 and serves as the Lead Product Designer at Hack for LA since January 2022, focusing on developing a foundational design system for 22 unique projects and creating high fidelity prototypes. Prior experience includes serving as a Media Coordinator at the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago from October 2014 to July 2022, where responsibilities included conducting surveys and analyzing social media analytics, leading to a 30% increase in outreach followers. Wataru also worked as a Teacher's Aide for the Japanese Language Department at the University of Illinois at Chicago from January 2012 to December 2013, assisting students with course material and ensuring their academic performance. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Sociology from the University of Illinois Chicago and various design-related courses from Designlab, including a UX Academy degree.