Get to Know Me

Beyond the
Portfolio

My strengths, my story, the places I've been, and the things that make me who I am.

Haruka Ikegami

What I Bring

My Strengths

Analytical Thinking
Complex systems, requirements, and user behaviours — I break them down with precision and clarity.
Communication
Bridging people, cultures, and languages — I connect ideas across borders with warmth and care.
Languages
Japanese native, English B2, Korean conversational. Language opens the world — I embrace it fully.
Insight
Reading between the lines — I notice what others miss, in data, in people, and in design.
Perseverance
Growth takes time. I stay steady through complexity and uncertainty, trusting the process.
Intuition
A strong inner compass guides my decisions. I trust instinct — refined by curiosity and experience.
Composure
Under pressure, I stay calm and focused. Clear thinking when it matters most.
Creativity
From visual design to written expression, I bring ideas to life with creativity and a refined aesthetic sense.

My Journey

Life Timeline

Discovering K-POP

Fell in love with Girls' Generation and KARA. The door to Asian culture opened — and never closed.

2013

2014

Middle School & A Bigger World

Started English classes. The desire to see beyond my small world began to grow.

Award-Winning Poster

A summer homework poster won an award. My passion for creative expression truly began here.

Award-winning poster
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2015

2016

Top of Class · High School

Maintained top grades throughout middle school. Hard work and analytical thinking paid off.

Finding My Own Value

Surrounded by talented peers, I learned that nurturing what makes me unique matters most.

2017

2018

Sports Festival Poster

My art class poster was voted as the official sports festival poster.

Sports festival poster
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🇬🇧 London Study Trip

SGH programme. Experiencing Western culture firsthand expanded my world.

London trip
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2019

2020〜2021

University · Korean Major

Reached conversational level with Korean exchange students — even through COVID.

🌸 Coming of Age · Furisode

Celebrated my 20th birthday in a traditional furisode kimono. A precious milestone.

Furisode kimono
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2022

2023

🇰🇷 Scholarship Stay in Daegu

3 weeks in Korea on a government scholarship. New perspectives and connections.

🇨🇳 China · Shandong

Japan-China Friendship programme. Broadened my view of the world.

Shandong China
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2023.12

2023〜2024

Thai Restaurant · Cultural Exchange

Fell in love with Thai food. Shared and learned cultures with international students.

IT Career · A New Chapter

Started as a QA Engineer. Building toward UX research and a global career.

2024〜

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What I Love

Things That Inspire Me

Cooking
Thai food especially. Discovering culture through food is one of life's greatest joys.
Flowers
Healed by nature's beauty. Seasonal flowers bring colour and calm to everyday life.
Travel
New cultures, food, and people. Every journey shapes who I am.
Music
It all started with Girls' Generation. Music opened the door to the world for me.
Astrology
Four Pillars & Western astrology. A meaningful lens for self-understanding and life navigation.
Spirituality
Connecting with nature's energy and listening to my inner voice.
Expanding Horizons
Travel, learning, new encounters — constantly updating myself.
Nature
Green, sky, the changing seasons — nature brings my mind back to stillness.

Places I've Been

Travel History

Taiwan

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Taipei

School Trip

London, UK

United Kingdom

London

2019 · SGH Study Trip

South Korea

South Korea

Daegu

2023 · Scholarship Stay

China Shandong

China

Shandong

Dec 2023 · Mar 2025

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Bangkok Thailand

Thailand

Bangkok

Nov〜Dec 2024

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Vietnam Da Nang Hoi An

Vietnam

Da Nang · Hoi An

Dec 2025 〜 Jan 2026

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Stars & Signs

My Astrology

Western Astrology
Date of BirthJanuary 7, 2002
Sun Sign♑ Capricorn
Moon Sign♎ Libra
Venus♑ Capricorn
Rising / ASC♐ Sagittarius

Capricorn's sense of responsibility and patience, Libra Moon's harmony and balance, Sagittarius Rising's spirit of adventure. Grounded yet far-reaching — born to walk the world with steady feet.

🔯 Four Pillars (四柱推命)
Date of BirthJanuary 7, 2002
Year Pillar辛巳
Month Pillar壬子
Day Pillar甲申
Chart Type偏財格

The Day Master 甲木 — like a tall tree reaching upward, independent and growth-oriented. The intelligence of 壬 water meets quiet inner depth, with a flame of passion burning beneath. "A strong individuality beneath a calm exterior."

Core Strengths
Intelligence & Analysis
Intuition & Insight
Expression & Creativity
Drive & Decision
Empathy & Warmth
Patience & Persistence