Mayumi Amano

Mayumi Amano is a Specially Appointed Professor in the Digital Arts Course within the Department of Design at Osaka University of Arts. She maintains an affiliation with the Graphic Designers Association, reflecting her professional engagement in the design field. Prior to academia, she worked at Toray Industries, Inc. as a designer specializing in fashion and interiors, later transitioning to web design where she contributed to remote medical systems for university hospitals.

Education

• Master's degree, Kyoto City University of Arts (Graduate School of Fine Arts, Department of Design, 1983-1985)
• Bachelor's degree, Okayama University (Faculty of Education, Special Subject Teacher Training Course, Arts and Crafts, 1979-1983)

Research Focus

Professor Amano's work intersects Digital Arts, Graphic Design, and Web Design, with applied experience in healthcare technology systems. Her background suggests additional interest in Human-Computer Interaction, particularly in user-centered design for medical applications.