Researcher's Profile

What we designers can do to achieve a Sustainable Society ?
The key is in "Nature". Design research based on the Zen teachings of reverence for living things and the innate Japanese view of nature. Design that is sustainable yet mutable, that constantly breathes new life into natural materials that have life in them. Material process and design that creates new value by designing the production process based on the characteristics of each material. We will focus on design that utilizes post-natural materials, which are created by secondary processing of limited natural materials.

There are many points to keep in mind when designing for a sustainable society. Being able to regenerate, using recycled materials, using natural materials, collaborating with the environmental energy field, cooperating with the biotechnology field, avoiding wasteful production, making people happy at low cost , Supporting the work of people in remote areas and third countries, considering health care, improving eating habits, improving living environment, improving educational environment, etc. From these perspectives, we will continue to experiment and research designs for a Sustainable and Inclusive Society.

The development of science and technology has made the world more convenient, but sometimes it also makes people feel uneasy. On the other hand, craftsmanship has an element of reassurance, even if it is the same technology. What is the healing power of craftsmanship, and what is the sense of security that comes from history and tradition? In the midst of social unrest caused by historically recurring pandemics, the Great Depression, and environmental problems, it is desirable to integrate science and technology with craftsmanship in design. I think it is important to try to unearth unexpected creativity by equating the relationship with nature and traditional methods with the same starting line of science and technology.