Anna Matsumoto

From Tokushima, Shikoku Island, Japan.

Stanford University '25 (B.S. in Design)

Currently, I explore multisensory, embodied experiences and accessible interaction technologies. My work spans design, computation, and performance—building interfaces where sound, movement, and touch form a shared language between humans and technology.

2020 - 2021 達人Student Researcher, National Institute of Informatics

2021 - 2025 Undergraduate Researcher, Stanford SHAPE Lab

2025 - 2026 Visiting Researcher, UC Berkeley Morphing Matter Lab

(Prof. Koya Narumi)

(Prof. Sean Follmer)

(Prof. Lining Yao)

Steve Jobs Archive Fellow 2025 / Forbes JAPAN Women in Tech 30

In Japan, I have also worked on accessibility and equity initiatives:

#Women in STEM #Women's Health #Education #Research #Emerging Technology

Art & Research Statement

Media

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The New York Times (2021)

Talked about Japan’s gender gap in the STEM field, reflecting my experience in Tokushima — one of the most rural region in Japan.

Can It Find a Place for Women?

Book "The Power to Seize Your Dream" (2022)

Published my first book with KADOKAWA, reflecting on how I pursued my dream from Tokushima.

#1 Best Seller on Amazon Japan (Education).

Duolingo Campaign (2021)

As the Japan Community Manager @Duolingo, launched a campaign to provide free laptops and Duolingo English Test for high school students.

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BRIDGE KUMAMOTO (2023)

Charity talk event for fundraising by BRIDGE KUMAMOTO, after the biggest earthquake hit.

Asahi World Forum (2025)

Spoke at the Asahi World Forum, discussing the future of AI and emerging technology. Features alongside Audrey Tang, Tomohiro Hoshi, and other leaders.

The Future of Education and Crectivity in the Age of AI

In the City Office

Press Conference with City Mayor

Crowd Funding

In the City Office

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Tokushima City Mayor Secretary (2021)

Supported the mayor's duty; Designed the city’s official merchandise; Directed the crowdfunding campaign for our traditional dance festival during the pandemic.

Judge @ EnXross, Tokyo Dome (2025)

Judged the EnXross Entertainment × Tech competition at Tokyo Dome, evaluating projects in AI, XR, and emerging technologies.

TDSD "The Haptographer" (2025)

Anna Matsumoto's craft of turning sense into language.

Featured on the Distressed Scientists Dept. Magazine about my vision for Audio-Visual-Haptic Interaction.

Later, exhibited in the Group Exhibition in SF.

Sumitomo Corp: Enriching+ (2025)

Interview article for Generation Z. "Nothing is special about Women in STEM: I just love making things."

Intern@Universal Music Japan (2021)

Worked on seeking new talent in Music industry. Youngest Digital Marketing Intern at Universal Music Japan; featured in the Talent Book (link embedded).

NewsPicks "10 Sketches" (2021)

Selected as one of the 10 change-makers to sketch the 2022, by NewsPicks. Advertised all over Tokyo.

Hobo Nichi School (2021~)

Talking about doing the "impossible." Also featured on ANA Airline in-flight contents, and Quotes in Hobo-Nichi Diary in Japanese, English, and Chinese.