"As a designer with a multicultural background, I strive to become a voice of people when there is a lack of empathy towards my team."

Manami Izawa

UX/UI Designer at Bombardier from Japan, runner in my free time.
Holder of B.A. of Fine Arts with distinction in Design from Concordia University, Montréal, Canada.
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Design-driven projects

My role at Bombardier involves facilitating design-driven projects, fostering teamwork, and mentoring design interns. I've taught eight design interns since 2021, guiding them from UX research to UI design. Currently, I'm working as a UX Design Lead in an e-commerce product team.

Groups
Cross-team collaborator with 5+ years industry experience

I'm known for planning tasks for my UX/UI team, ensuring that every idea is heard and appreciated, a value I hold dear for creating user-centered products and services. My unique background, including a B.A. in Linguistics and certificates in Pedagogy and Graphic Design & Interactive Media, equips me a keen ability to notice people's needs. Prior to my role as a UX/UI designer, I worked as a Graphic & Web Designer for 3 years.

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Marathoner since 2022

Outside of design, I'm an avid runner who enjoys tracking progress through running apps and connecting with fellow enthusiasts. In 2020, I organized a virtual team relay, and in 2022, I achieved a personal milestone by completing my first full marathon in Montréal.

Interview
Robert Crain Podcast, 2025
Speaking Engagements
TFS Meet the Creatives, Toronto Film School (Remote), 2023

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