Hello, I'm Liane Sayuri Honda, a user-centered designer with over 10 years of experience in UX/UI design, product and graphic design (digital & print), and digital fabrication for rapid prototyping. I blend technical know-how with strategic thinking, applying Human-Centered Design from concept to implementation, and I excel in cross-functional collaboration across international teams. I’ve led workshops, developed open-source machine documentation, and steered sustainability projects, always focusing on meaningful experiences and sustainable design. I enjoy learning, experimenting with new technologies, and turning ideas into tangible, user-friendly products.…

Liane Sayuri Honda

Hello, I'm Liane Sayuri Honda, a user-centered designer with over 10 years of experience in UX/UI design, product and graphic design (digital & print), and digital fabrication for rapid prototyping. I blend technical know-how with strategic thinking, applying Human-Centered Design from concept to implementation, and I excel in cross-functional collaboration across international teams. I’ve led workshops, developed open-source machine documentation, and steered sustainability projects, always focusing on meaningful experiences and sustainable design. I enjoy learning, experimenting with new technologies, and turning ideas into tangible, user-friendly products.…

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Hello, I’m Liane Sayuri Honda, a user-centered designer with over 10 years of experience in UX/UI design, product and graphic design (digital & print), and digital fabrication for rapid prototyping. I blend technical know-how with strategic thinking, applying Human-Centered Design from concept to implementation, and I excel in cross-functional collaboration across international teams.

I’ve led workshops, developed open-source machine documentation, and steered sustainability projects, always focusing on meaningful experiences and sustainable design. I enjoy learning, experimenting with new technologies, and turning ideas into tangible, user-friendly products.

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Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Development Engineer for Open-Source Machines at InMachines
January 31, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Developed a scalable product system end-to-end: a web-based 3D-interactive machine assembly guidelines (concept to programming). Designed the UX/UI of machine controlling software (interviews, wireframing, prototyping, usability tests). Improved usability and documentation of open-source machines. Led national and international machine assembly workshops. Corporate Design and Creative Direction. Graphic design and video editing for marketing and social media sidejob.
Development Engineer for Open-Source Machines at InMachines
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Developed a scalable product system end-to-end: a web-based 3D-interactive machine assembly guidelines (concept to programming); designed the UX/UI of machine controlling software (interviews, wireframing, prototyping, usability tests); improved usability and documentation of open-source machines; led national and international machine assembly workshops; Corporate Design and Creative Direction; graphic design and video editing for marketing and social media.
Research Assistant - Euregional Sustainability Center at Rhein-Waal University
October 31, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Managed research and professional sustainability projects, ensuring KPI and budget compliance. Team leading and stakeholder management. Conceptualized, organized, and implemented an online symposium with professionals from the construction field. Planned and led STEM workshops for children. Developed IoT air quality sensing devices. Graphic design for print and digital communication.
Research Assistant - Euregional Sustainability Center at Rhein-Waal University
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Managed research and professional sustainability projects, ensuring KPI and budget compliance; team leadership and stakeholder management; conceptualized, organized, and implemented an online symposium with construction professionals; planned and led STEM workshops for children; developed IoT air quality sensing devices; graphic design for print and digital communication.
UX/UI Designer & Workshop Leader at Fabulaser
February 28, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Optimized usability of an open-source laser cutter. User experience and interface design of the machine assembly manual and company website. Planned and led machine assembly workshops. Branding and creation of corporate and marketing material.
UX/UI Designer & Workshop Leader at Fabulaser
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Optimized usability of an open-source laser cutter; engineered user experience and interface for the machine assembly manual and company website; planned and led machine assembly workshops; branding and creation of corporate and marketing material.
Designer (Freelance) at Self-employed
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Provided UX/UI, product and graphic design services across multiple clients, contributing to projects in various industries.
Freelance UX/UI, Product & Graphic Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Freelance UX/UI, product and graphic design work for various clients (digital & print).
Interaction Designer - Digital Product School at Unternehmer TUM
July 31, 2018 - July 31, 2018
Developed a digital product to assist doctors with patient anamnesis. Applied tools and methods such as Agile, Retrospectives, User Research, User Journeys, Validation Boards, and Usability Tests.
Product & Graphic Designer at Multilaser
October 31, 2016 - October 31, 2016
Developed toys, branding and packaging. Corporate Design and Creative Direction. Created graphic design for print and digital marketing. Designed Point-of-Purchase (POP) materials, retail spaces, and trade fair visuals.
Product & Graphic Designer at Multilaser
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Developed toys, branding and packaging; corporate design and creative direction; graphic design for print and digital marketing; designed POP materials, retail spaces, and trade fair visuals.
Retail, Product & Graphic Designer at Fabre Communication
February 1, 2014 - February 1, 2014
Designed functional and engaging in-store furniture for brands such as Henkel, Mattel, and Disney. Produced Point-of-Purchase and retail design solutions. Created marketing materials for print and digital media.

Education

M.Sc. Usability Engineering at Hochschule Rhein-Waal
November 1, 2016 - June 1, 2021
B.A. Design at Universidade de São Paulo
February 1, 2007 - July 1, 2014
Fabricademy program at Hochschule Rhein-Waal
September 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
Sustainability Summer School at ETH Zürich
June 1, 2011 - July 1, 2011
Environment & Sustainability Management at alfatraining, Düsseldorf
May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
M.Sc. Usability Engineering at Hochschule Rhein-Waal
November 1, 2016 - June 1, 2021
B.A. Design at Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
February 1, 2007 - July 1, 2014

Qualifications

Sustainability Manager TÜV Rheinland certified
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Environmental Protection Representative TÜV Rheinland certified
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Process Manager TÜV Rheinland certified
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Business Manager alfatraining
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Sustainability Manager (TÜV Rheinland certified)
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Environmental Protection Representative (TÜV Rheinland certified)
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Process Manager (TÜV Rheinland certified)
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Business Manager (alfatraining)
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Environment & Sustainability Management (alfatraining)
May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other

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Experience Level