Profile
Luis Kobayashi
Sr. UX / Product Designer & Builder.
I believe atoms and pixels contribute seamlessly to the human experience. I don't just design interfaces; I build the systems, architectures, and cultures that make great products inevitable.
Currently building The Studio of Two — exploring the symbiosis between Human creativity and AI agency.
Technical & Leadership Stack
| Leadership | Design | Build |
|---|---|---|
| Architecting Teams: Hiring, mentoring, and structuring cross-functional pods. | Physical: Industrial Design, CMF, Ergonomics, Manufacturing. | Frontend: React, Next.js, Tailwind, TypeScript. |
| DesignOps: Treating process like code (Refactoring friction). | Digital: UX/UI, Mobile/Web Apps, Design Systems. | Creative Tech: Three.js, Arduino, Virtual Reality (UE4/5). |
| Strategy: Translating business goals into user reality. | Hybrid: IoT, Smart Home, Phygital Experiences. | AI: LLM Integration, Agentic Workflows. |
Selected Works
1. Leadership by Design
"Leading is not about power; it is about Service."
How I structure teams to be autonomous, resilient, and inspired. I focus on removing ambiguity so builders can build.
2. Product Design
"I believe atoms and pixels contribute seamlessly to the human experience."
A gallery of my work across Physical (Home Appliances), Digital (Apps), and Hybrid (Smart Home) domains.
- Highlight: Product Gallery
3. DesignOps as an OS
"Process is not a rigid mold - it is a blueprint."
My approach to operational efficiency. I use Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize design workflows and reduce "bloatware" meetings.
4. Meechi: The Studio of Two
"Context cannot be rented—it must be owned."
My current R&D focus. Building a local-first AI agent ecosystem to reclaim digital autonomy.