Hi, I'm Yuka Seike—UX & Graphic Designer.
Rooted in Japanese design precision and thriving in Los Angeles’s creative energy, I create experiences that spark curiosity, connection, and real impact. Whether I’m prototyping immersive AR for global brands, refining digital products for events like CicLAvia or CES, or crafting clean, visually engaging interfaces, my focus is always on purpose-driven design.
I’m endlessly curious, passionate about combining user empathy with bold ideas, and always eager to learn something new. My design journey so far includes collaborative adventures with Snap Lens Academy, CicLAvia, and innovative AR launches for CES, each project reinforcing my love for storytelling, creativity, and making things that matter.
When I’m not designing, you’ll find me exploring new cities, sketching fresh ideas, hunting down cute coffee shops, or laughing at my dog’s latest mischief. I’m always learning, always connecting, and always up for a chat about design systems, iced coffee, or just about anything inspiring.
"My human Yuka has been the best buddy since I found her at a local shelter. I’m happy that I decided to adopt this human. Highly recommended. So far she’s been a good girl, except for one thing - she snores."
Issa Seike, Dog, 6 years old
What's in my toolkit
Experience
UX/AR Designer
2025 – Present
Designing user experiences that blend culture and technology, with a focus on User Experience (UX) and Augmented Reality (AR) applications.
Reality Experience Design
Los Angeles, CA
AI Prompt Engineer
2024 - 2025
Developed and edited high-quality training data for Japanese language AI models, reviewed Japanese content to ensure suitability for AI training, and provided feedback on AI-generated content to improve accuracy and relevance.
Outlier
Remote
AR Design Apprenticeship
Summer 2024
Selected as one of the top 6% applicants to join Snap Lens Academy, a highly collaborative nine-week training program focused on augmented reality. Worked closely with cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, and product managers. Designed and developed innovative Snapchat lenses and filters while receiving formal instruction, creative workshops, and guest lectures from top executives. Enhanced technical and creative skills in augmented reality to contribute to global brand strategies.
Snap Inc.
Santa Monica, CA
UX/Social Media Design Intern
2023 - 2024
Created engaging content on social media for Santa Monica College's STEM program and students, and assisted in the development of Santa Monica College's STEM website.
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
Visual Designer
2018 - Present
Creating comprehensive design solutions including graphic designs, logo designs, packaging designs, brand concepts, and social media and website layouts for diverse clients.
Ukiyo Studio.
Tokyo, Japan | Los Angeles, CA
