My career began far from the design world. Upon graduation from college, I started working at a Danish shipping company in Copenhagen. It was there that I fell in love with the beauty and depth of interior design.

Back in Japan, I got married and moved to Bangkok, Thailand, accompanying my husband on his assignment. There, I worked with a Thai furniture brand and studied furniture design. After giving birth in Bangkok, I earned my Interior Coordinator qualification, looking ahead to my future career.

Back in Japan again, I joined a Tokyo-based interior styling firm, and designed over 300 private residences and model rooms over three years.

When my husband’s work took us to Singapore, I joined an imported furniture store while also offering private interior consultations.

In 2020, I launched my own business as HANA DESIGN. By 2021, I had provided interior design and styling services for 46 clients, including residences and offices, earning strong support, particularly from the Japanese community in Singapore.

In 2022, I rebranded to SOLLYS Design, and in 2023, incorporated the business as Sollys Interior Design Pte. Ltd.,  continuing my mission.