My name is Kat Sakata and I am a San Francisco-based designer focused on UI/UX and the digital-centric world.

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Apartment Hunting and Living with Strangers

Not sure what to look out for while at a open house? Here's a list I curated to find my perfect place and things I kept in mind after moving in.

When apartment hunting, it's easy to get blinded in the excitement of getting your own place. Don't be fooled! Look carefully and ask questions.

Before moving, I went on eight different websites to find an apartment in the city. Smart idea? Well not really. All those emails that I've sent out to potential roommates and landlords was a bust. Reason? I wasn't there yet so how could I secure a place or have them trust me when the only interaction we've had was through email? Fail...

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For Those First Time Movers Living on Their Own

Essential things to buy and do when moving into your new home.

While reading this list, you might think, "oh I already knew to bring/buy that" but it's actually really easy to overlook those items. 

When I first moved to SF, I was fortunate to have my two older sisters with me. They both moved out of our parents home and started a new life elsewhere. One of which moved to the mainland just like me! They helped to find all the moving essentials I needed for my new place of living. I added a bunch of items that were specific...

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