[1][2] Okuyama graduated in 1986 from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.

[1] Before moving to Pininfarina, he worked for General Motors in the Advanced Concepts Center in California.

[8] In 2016, Ken Okuyama revealed the Kode 57[9] as an additional member to the limited-edition family, as only five units would be produced.

[10] Forbes Magazine stated "Enzo Ferrari Designer Stuns Monterey With Breathtaking Kode 57 Supercar".

[11] Ken Okuyama designed the M-series and R-series massage chairs with a swing door in partnership with Furniture for Life an Inc. 5000 company based in Boulder, Colorado.