YOKO KOBAYASHI
@yokokobayashi
Artist and designer behind EL COCO LOCO, creating sustainable art and products exhibited at World Art Dubai.
JapanWhat I'm looking for
With EL COCO LOCO, I create art and design projects inspired by palm trees and the connections between nature and humanity. My work combines art, design, and sustainability, and I exhibited GOLD SEED at World Art Dubai 2022.
For my brand, I managed work from creative production and overseas material sourcing through factory production and department-store distribution. I also collaborated with artists and film distributors on physical and digital products, and have provided AutoCAD design support for reinforced concrete structures while studying ecosystems and biotopes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Design Support for Reinforced Concrete Structures
Construction Industry
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 10 months)
Provided design support for reinforced concrete structures, including revision of drawings, creation of models, and preparation of design documentation using AutoCAD.
Brand Manager and Designer
EL COCO LOCO
Jan 2007 - Dec 2020 (13 years 11 months)
Managed own brand, overseeing end-to-end operations from creative production to supply chain management, including sourcing materials overseas and coordinating retail distribution through major department stores. Collaborated with artists and film distributors on IP-related products and marketing campaigns.
Costume Production Assistant
London College of Fashion
Jan 1997 - Dec 1999 (2 years 11 months)
Gained experience as a costume production assistant during the Foundation course at London College of Fashion.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Museum of Modern Art
Course, Art
2026 -
Currently taking the course 'In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting'.
ETH Zurich
Course Certificate, Landscape Ecology
2026 - 2026
Grade: 86.39%
Completed the Landscape Ecology course via edX with a final weighted grade of 86.39%.
ESMOD JAPON
Stylism Course, Fashion Design
2002 - 2026
Took a leave of absence to enroll in the Stylism Course at the ESMOD Tokyo campus, studying garment construction.
London College of Fashion
Foundation Course, Fashion
1997 - 1999
Gained experience as a costume production assistant during the foundation course.
International House London Language School
Foundation Course, Language and Fashion
1997 - 1999
Completed a foundation course and gained experience as a costume production assistant.
Saitama Prefectural Koshigaya Comprehensive Technical High School
High School Diploma, Fashion Design
1994 - 1997
Studied tailoring and design techniques in the Fashion Design Department, including the structure of clothing and tailored suit construction.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
JapanAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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