As a Designer

Kotaro Kokubo (a.k.a. kotarok@) is a Japanese designer, IA and front-end engineer mostly on web and UI. He has experience as professional for over 20 years. His wide variety of knowledge such from typography, photography, visual composition (hit ā€œgā€ key) to information architecture, accessibility, userbility, web standards makes him characteristic in the industry. Currently focus on design management and branding.

As a Musician

At the same time, he has always been a musician. Playing drums in various style of music. Randomly showing up on jam sessions around Tokyo. Also learning musiacl therory, track making and plyaing keyboard. Looking for a band to join. Studying musical theory under Naruyoshi Kikuchi at Pendai, and drum set play under Masanao Matsushita.

Some other facts

  • I don't smoke.
  • I don't drink alcohol.
  • I only wear lace-less shoes.
  • Loves real Sci-fi.
  • No Wars. Trek where no one has gone before.
  • Information, is not knowledge.
  • Knowledge, is not wisdom.
  • (snip)
  • Music, is the best.

Recent updates

  • 2020-02: Moved to Gakudai-area (physically).
  • 2019-01: Job status updated.

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