Makiko Takashima

Makiko Takashima is the Founder and CEO of Arkart.inc, a company that provides art management and consulting services. Makiko is currently serving as a Senior Design Researcher at Studio intO, a Design Research firm based in London. Previously, Makiko worked as a Design Researcher and Business Designer at Fjord, part of Accenture Interactive, in Tokyo. Makiko also has experience as an Assistant Producer at 株式会社電通, where Makiko managed marketing activities related to the Tokyo Olympic Games. Makiko holds a Master of Arts in Information Experience Design from the Royal College of Art, a Graduate Diploma in Design and philosophy from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design from Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London.