YOKO

Bridging Design, Data, and Frontend Logic with Tokyo-born Precision.

Frontend development that aligns UI logic, API contracts, and data flows — designed with UX clarity, real-world reliability, and flexibility across remote, hybrid, or on-site settings.

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Zen-inspired Approach

I believe in user-centered thinking, clear async communication, and reliable delivery—including bridging frontend, design, and backend contracts to reduce gaps and enable scalable teamwork. I work transparently with global teams — remotely, in hybrid formats, or on-site when needed — bringing both Tokyo-born discipline and creative empathy.

Services

Frontend Development

Accessible, maintainable, high-quality web apps.

  • React / Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • UI Component Design
  • Accessibility Best Practices
  • Storybook
  • Frontend–API contract definition and integration
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UX & Product Design

From research to prototyping with user-centered design.

  • UX Research & Audits
  • Wireframes & Prototyping
  • Figma to Code Handoff
  • Information Architecture
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Web Production & Strategy

End-to-end delivery and global strategy support.

  • Website Production
  • CMS / WordPress Implementation
  • Multilingual Strategy
  • Project Management & Strategy
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Writing & Localization

Clear, engaging, and culturally adapted content.

  • UX Copywriting
  • English/Japanese Localization
  • Content Editing & Strategy
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Consulting & Coaching

Supporting companies and individuals for global success.

  • UX Strategy Consulting
  • Global Team Communication Coaching
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Writing

I write about accessibility, UX strategy, async teams, and cross-cultural product development — sharing practical insights and real-world reflections.

✨ One of my recent articles was selected for publication in Bootcamp, a curated UX publication reaching 3M+ monthly readers.

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About Me

I'm a Tokyo-born frontend developer with a strong UX focus and a talent for aligning frontend logic, data structure, and API contracts across design and backend.

I care about turning ideas into accessible, maintainable, and clear experiences — making complex backend integrations feel intuitive and reliable on the frontend. My role often involves defining API contracts based on UX needs, aligning frontend logic with data shape, and reducing the translation burden between designers and backend engineers. I'm currently deepening my accessibility practice — learning how inclusive design principles can make real-world implementation more thoughtful and user-friendly.

I thrive in async-friendly collaboration and love helping teams validate ideas quickly. My primary focus is freelance projects, but I’m also open to select full-time or long-term contracts. I'm happy to work remotely, on-site, or in hybrid formats — depending on what best supports the team.

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Voices from Clients & Collaborators

Yoko’s projects were consistently high quality and often ahead of schedule. She combines best practices with creative problem solving, and uplifts everyone around her.

H.M. (LinkedIn & Reference Letter)

Yoko is an avid learner who surpasses every challenge she encounters. Her React skills allowed her to build highly functional, responsive apps in no time—and her attitude enriched every team she joined.

A.L. (LinkedIn & Reference Letter)

She possesses a rare combination of technical prowess and language proficiency. Her adaptability and contribution to our TypeScript/React projects were invaluable.

B.M. (Reference Letter)

Her keen eye for design and user experience, combined with her frontend skills, made her a key contributor to our projects.

S.R.N. (Reference Letter)

She always proposes the best and most effective solutions. Her critical thinking and implementation inspired me throughout our projects.

A.S. (LinkedIn)

Yoko is knowledgeable, professional, motivated, and most of all friendly. She always delivered on time with attention to detail.

B.H. (LinkedIn)

She breaks down complex topics into simple steps and completes projects ahead of schedule. Her working style makes collaboration smooth and effective.

D.B. (LinkedIn)

Helping Yoko through the first steps of her career was a pleasure. She’s reliable, talented, and always contributes positively to the team experience.

A.L. (LinkedIn)

終始よりそってくれて、相手目線で仕事を進めてくれます。毎回丁寧に説明してくれたので、非常にプロジェクトをすすめやすかったです。

J.K. (LinkedIn)

アイデアがまとまらないときに進め方の土台を作ってくれました。打合せがいつも楽しかったです。

T.W. (LinkedIn)

Get in Touch

I'm available for freelance projects and consulting, and occasionally for long-term or full-time contracts when there's a strong mutual fit. Let's discuss how I can help you build clear, accessible, and user-centered solutions.

📧 Email (copy & paste): yokoworks.dev@gmail.com