Profile
Kenichi Iida — Born in 1981, based in Tokyo. Freelance software engineer and designer with 13 years of experience. After working at a publishing company and a web production agency — launching services and building interactive campaign sites — I went independent in 2011. I have been creating personal projects since 2004, releasing over 20 apps and services along the way. In 2013, I also went on a 91-day round-the-world backpacking trip.
Drawing on a design-engineering perspective honed through interactive campaign site work, I currently focus on React-based development, expanding into design systems and AI technologies while contributing to team-driven projects. Beyond that, I also develop personal products and teaching as a part-time university lecturer — engaged in both creating and sharing.
Skills
Engineering
React / TypeScript / Next.js Tailwind CSS / Storybook
Design
UI/UX Design Accessibility Design Systems LINE Sticker Design
Teaching
University Lecturer
Interests
Notion Climbing Travel
Experience
Part-time University Lecturer
Teaching web application development as a part-time university lecturer.
Freelance Engineer & Designer
Focused on frontend development through contract work and team participation at startups. Also continuing to plan and develop personal products on the side.
Part-time University Lecturer
Taught a hands-on course on creating interactive content with Flash as a part-time university lecturer.
Frontend Developer / Designer
Worked at a publishing company and web production agencies, launching services and building interactive campaign sites. Gained experience in both product-side service development and agency-side creative expression.
Awards
Japan Blog Award 2006 — Blog Widget Category Grand Prize
Adobe AIR Contest 2009 — Grand Prix
Adobe AppBox Awards 2013 — Utility Award Runner-up
Publications & Talks
iOS game app "Unlock the Safe" featured
All for "Content That Communicates": Approaches to Flash Optimization and Lightweight Implementation (Mainichi Communications)
AIR Contest Grand Prix Winner Special Session
Blog Widget POQUE featured (ASCII Media Works)
Blog Widget POQUE featured (Impress)