Welcome to MTL Design Studio
Tidying up your home
is a philosophical quest.
That is the question.
"Do I want this item in my life? I used to like it. Have I changed?
... Who am I now?"


Keep what you love.
Hint:
Tidying up with KonMari method
is not the same as being a Minimalist.



Minimalist
vs KonMari
KonMari Method is NOT the same.
It's not about how much things your can through away.
It's about discovering
what you really desire.
More Info.
Coming Soon.
​
Work Experience:
As a young executive in Corporate America, Maya quickly learned the complexity of living in today's challenging world.
As a result, she began offering consultation to people who are seeking a more balanced approach to their professional and family life.
She's retired from the corporate life, and serving as a member of JSAC* Advisory Council. (*Lonnie Johnson STEM Activity Center) as well as teaching piano.
​​
Educational Background:
B.A. Interior Design, Art Institute of Atlanta
(specialty in Lighting)
B.S. Human Science, Waseda University
(concentration in Endocrine, brain and
behavior)
​​
Her Passion:
Maya applies her experience in Japanese traditional/modern decluttering techniques to homes, as well as to clients' physical and emotional struggles.
​
Specialized:
★ In Konmari MethodTM, the proven tidying-up approach by Marie Kondo which is recognized in forty two countries (as life-changing experience per www.konmari.org).​
★ In Efficiency/productivity seminars based on "Toyota-way" of manufacturing for work environment including telecommuting offices.
Maya Mikimoto
MTL Bio.


Photos:
With the official lecturer for KonMari Media Inc., Ms. Patty Morrissey at the consultant certification course in Los Angles. (Top)
​
Ms. Nozomi Takeda, one of the original two pupils with whom Ms. Marie Kondo worked in Japan. (Bottom)