Kotaro Shimogori
( 01 )Product builder, patent holder,
and designer.
Kotaro Shimogori builds the systems behind digital commerce, and the objects that shape how people experience it.
visionary whose work defies convention
Product builder, patent holder,
and designer.
Kotaro Shimogori builds the systems behind digital commerce, and the objects that shape how people experience it.
visionary whose work defies convention
A prolific inventor, Shimogori holds multiple U.S. patents that reflect his forward-thinking approach to user experience, digital interfaces, and cross-border commerce systems.
Tech-forward solutions in global trade and digital infrastructure, earning him recognition as a leader in the evolution of online platforms.
( 2004 )
SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC MERCHANDISING AND SHOPPING
Kotaro Shimogori was awarded this patent in 2004.
Kotaro Shimogori Patents
SHIPPING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH TAXONOMIC TARIFF HARMONIZATION
Kotaro Shimogori was awarded this patent in 2014.
A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP ACROSS INDUSTRIES:
Kotaro has held pivotal roles in shaping the architecture and strategy behind major global e-commerce ecosystems. His work bridges markets and cultures, optimizing the way people connect, transact, and experience digital retail on a global scale.
Integrated merchant application and boarding system
WorkoutUltimate's digital fitness solutions. The Technology Behind Our Fitness Platform
Mobile banking everyone loves. Personal Wallet app for a fully mobile banking experience
iDeclare provides a range of services to help businesses establish their online presence,
Online dating platform, help individuals connect with others for potential relationships.
Shimogori’s creative work spans the conceptual and the visual, fusing form and philosophy.
( 05 )His pieces have been exhibited and acquired by institutions including the Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt Design Museum.
ROSCOE Award – Interior Design Magazine Award
Kotaro Shimogori won this award in 1993.
Japan Good Design Award
Kotaro Shimogori won this award in 1990.
Trained at CalArts, his practice in design and visual expression continues to influence how we experience objects, identity, and space and has led to several awards.
