Well, since I graduated from an art university, I was mainly looking at design positions, but I didn't narrow down the industry specifically. I attended briefing sessions and screenings at various companies, such as event-related companies and production companies. Among them, Reazon was the company where the recruitment staff said, "You can do what you want, Kuramata-san."

During my job search, the 'menu' service was mainly takeout, not delivery, and it wasn't as large in scale as it is now. Despite that, I felt the enthusiasm of the employees to somehow expand the service. Also, as I listened to the specifics of the job, I remember feeling excited that working at Reazon seemed fun. These experiences made me suddenly more interested in Reazon.

Since I had studied my favorite design in college, I wanted to work in an environment where I could challenge various things using that knowledge. Among several options, Reazon was the company where my wishes could be fulfilled the most.

Also, I've always loved planning, and during my university days, I specialized in advertising and communication design. After becoming a working adult, I wanted to be involved in upstream processes as much as possible. So, I was very attracted to Reazon, where I could work as an in-house designer for a business company, and I felt that it was a culture where I could actively propose plans because it was internalized, and it matched my personality.

Yes, that's right. I've always liked drawing since before I can remember, so I think I unconsciously thought, "I'll probably go into the field of design." Even in middle and high school, I continued to be interested in design. However, when I consulted with my parents about wanting to go into the art field at the time of junior high school entrance exams, they advised me, "First, broaden your horizons and experience various things before choosing your path." So, I decided to attend a regular high school instead of pursuing an art-focused education and decided on a career path aiming for an art school from university.

Actually, my grandparents were teachers, so I also thought, "Being a teacher would be nice." I also considered options other than the design field, but with advice from my high school art club advisor, I decided to focus solely on design.

By studying design, I have gained a lot of experience, knowledge, and encounters, which undoubtedly have shaped who I am today. As I studied in college, I began to feel that even things that seem unrelated to design at first glance are being influenced by design thinking, and I started to think, "Can't we solve everything with design?"

When you hear "design," it used to focus on making the appearance or shape beautiful, but in recent years, not only the visual beauty but also the emphasis on functionality and improvement of experiential value has become important. I myself believe that covering planning, design, and implementation comprehensively is the essential "design," and I was taught that way in college.

My first task was banner design for the 'menu' app. I wanted to create banners that were cuter than those of any competing service, so I deliberately proposed designs different from the then 'menu' branding. I remember nostalgically drawing a large number of rough sketches, constantly thinking about how to create banners that would appeal to menu users with a sense of sizzle and value for money.

As I gradually became accustomed to banner production, the next task was UI/UX design for 'menu.' UI/UX design was an uncharted territory for me at the time, so I was desperate to absorb knowledge.

From my second year at the company, I was entrusted with the progress of graphic design for IP alliance projects on my own. Since it was necessary to create delicate designs that met the regulations of each IP, it required a lot of time and attention to detail, but being able to handle such projects from a young age is one of the unique experiences at Reazon.

I once designed masks and paper bags for 'menu' based on my proposal. There were many considerations other than design work, such as cost, and I realized that the process of design completion was more challenging than I had imagined. It was a continuous learning experience, and I faced many difficulties.

However, because of those challenges, when the masks and paper bags for 'menu' were finally completed, I felt a sense of accomplishment. Especially for the paper bags, there were many difficulties, so it became a job where I could say, "I did my best without complaints!" Seeing photos of celebrities holding the paper bags or famous anime characters holding them in TV commercials made me feel very proud.

After that, in my second year at the company, I was assigned to design work for the Crew app. What I remember most vividly is my first UI design task. I discussed the direction and proposed several ideas, and I was very happy when the design I created was adopted. Looking back, it was tough... as I had no experience at all in designing, but I think my ability to lay things out clearly cultivated in banner work was put to good use. I'm grateful to the development team who implemented it!

I think it was an experience that could only happen at Reazon. The culture at Reazon, where regardless of internal positions or hierarchy, the person who made the proposal sees it through to the end, has been a plus for my career, and I'm still grateful for the support I received until the end.

Recently, I have been doing more recruiting-related work, so I feel the difficulty in "teaching" has increased. What seems obvious to me now may not be obvious to others, so I try to convey things as carefully as possible.

For example, even with just the word "deadline," some people may interpret it differently, such as within the same day, by the morning of that day, or if it's not possible to meet the deadline on that day, it may be possible to change it. So, I think it's necessary to clearly specify the specific date and image. I try to communicate carefully, even if it's something that I unconsciously understand now from scratch.

Not at all! There are many things that I learn from my juniors as well. One of my juniors is someone who has studied UI/UX design extensively, so I rely on them and affectionately call them "Big Bro" (laughs). I think of my juniors not as a senior-junior relationship, but as respected comrades.

Also, in the Service UI/UX group, there are people I really respect, so it's stimulating. When I was a student, there were members who specialized in product design, members who majored in architecture, and members who came from a background in game illustration, so each member with different strengths is stimulating for me personally and I think it makes the organization stronger.

As I mentioned earlier, I had a dream of becoming a teacher influenced by my grandparents, and I like teaching people, so I want to be involved in management tasks. However, I feel that I can't teach others unless I have knowledge and skills myself, so as a creator, I believe I need to constantly polish my own abilities.

The team I currently belong to allows individuals to work freely with discretion. Therefore, rather than those who excel at doing what they are told, I think those who enjoy progressing by interpreting things like, "I was told A, but maybe it could be B," would be a better fit.

Also, I hope for people who can seriously love our service 'menu' to the point of thinking, "Is this a bit too much?" (laugshs).It may be a bit exaggerated, but I believe people who have such attachment to our service will find it comfortable to work at Reazon.

Personally, I feel that 'menu' is becoming more of an infrastructure-like service than it is now. When I joined 'menu,' it was strongly perceived as a service that provides delicious meals and restaurant information for relatively gourmet-oriented individuals. However, today's 'menu' serves as a distribution channel to deliver necessary items to those in need, provides opportunities for delivery personnel to earn money, and offers better new features to restaurants. I believe it will continue to grow into a service with development potential in various fields beyond just "food", and I am proud to be involved in such a service.