# Brandon Tsukano > Product Designer | AI/AR & Mobile | 0→1 UX | Figma, Unity, Lens Studio Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/brandontsukano Product designer with 2+ years of experience designing for multiple devices, involving AI/AR headset, mobile tools, and in-house schedule management tools from 0→1 in a fast-paced startup environment. Passionate about solving complex user flow and interaction challenges through research-driven design and prototyping. Skilled in Figma, user research, prototyping with Protopie and Claude AI, and collaborating with product managers and engineers to turn ideas into impactful solutions. Most recently, I led design and front-end development of that app, which was selected for Snap’s accelerator, helping hobbyists and non-designers bring their ideas to life. Earlier, I worked in Japan as an architectural and experience designer, crafting environments for international clients and earning a nomination for a design award. I chose Japan intentionally to immerse myself in a new cultural context and expand my design thinking beyond Western conventions. Portfolio: brandontsukano.com ## Work Experience ### Co-Founder | Product Designer @ VisionaryLoop (Selected for Snap Inc. Yellow Accelerator) Jan 2025 – Present | California, United States Designed and launched an Augmented Reality (AR) app to assist designers' task flow. ・Formed a cross-functional team of 4 (2 designers, 2 engineers) after a hackathon to build an AI-powered AR application supporting creative workflows for artists and hobbyists. ・Pitched an AR-powered design solution that supports creative production workflows and secured fundings from Snap Inc. ・Led end-to-end product design and UI engineering using TypeScript and JavaScript for a 0→1 AR application, turning user needs into a cohesive and intuitive experience. ・Collaborated closely with the engineers, the project manager, and investors to align design solutions with product goals. ・Preparing to release MVP on August 1 and talk to investors to clarify key metrics and ways to monetize. ### Product Designer @ Unknown Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area Designed and launched an Augmented Reality (AR) visualization app to support visualizing home decoration. ・Led end-to-end design of a 0→1 Augmented Reality (AR) visualization app, defining user flows, brand guidelines, and interaction design to deliver an intuitive and user-friendly experience. ・Delivered MVP in 2 weeks, going through 10+ design iterations and 2 interactive prototypes to rapidly validate usability and core functionality. ・Conducted user testing with 10+ participants, uncovering key behavior patterns and refining features based on direct feedback to improve flow clarity and task completion. ・Collaborated closely with 1 engineer and the client, aligning technical constraints with user needs through weekly feedback cycles and implementation reviews. ### Experience Designer @ Visualiz Inc Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Hiroshima, Japan Built community-oriented spaces by empathizing with clients' needs and transforming complex concepts into visually appealing and user-friendly experiences. • Produced innovative 3D virtual walkthroughs for prebuilt buildings, accelerating sales speed and reducing operational costs by 24% for the client. • Improved production speed by 50%, driving significant gains in operational efficiency and revenue growth. • Collaborated with vendors and contractors to integrate feedback, improving functionality, aesthetics, and ensuring seamless, cohesive user experiences. ### Junior Architect @ Katagiri Architecture and Design Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan ・Led two projects simultaneously from initial concept to final delivery, maintaining smooth progress at every stage. I applied rapid prototyping and mockups to achieve goals and maintain high quality. ・Launched innovative paper pavilions, and explored new structural techniques within architectural frameworks to showcase at a prestigious LEEUM museum in Korea. ・Showcased "Koyori Tower," our user-centered paper pavilion blending Japanese and Native American cultures, at a prestigious venue in Italy. The project acclaimed for its low-cost materials and intuitive cultural integration, earned international recognition. ## Education ### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Architecture University of California, Berkeley ### UX/UI Design General Assembly ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/brandon-tsu - Portfolio: https://www.brandontsukano.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/brandontsukano JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/brandontsukano/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13