BRAND / CREATOR

Kaori Akiyama　　　　　Kairi Eguchi

Kaori Akiyama
Graduated from Chiba University Faculty of Engineering, Design Engineering Department in 2002.Worked at ITOKI Corporation from 2002 to 2012, involved in Product Planning, Product Design, and Color Schemes, among other roles.In 2013, participated in STUDIO SAMIRA BOON in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded STUDIO BYCOLOR the same year.Concurrent Lecturer at Hosei University Faculty of Design Engineering, Systems Design Department since 2016. Part-time lecturer at Chiba University Faculty of Engineering, Design Department since 2018.Selected as a selection committee for the Japan Industrial Designers' Associatio(JIDA) Museum Selection Vol.20 in 2018, served as a judge for Toyama Design Competition (2019-2021), and is currently a judge for the Good Design Award (2021-)
Kairi Eguchi
Founder of Kairi Eguchi Studio. Born in Osaka Prefecture.Specialized in Product Design at Osaka City Technical High School and Osaka City Design Education Research Institute, graduating with honors. After gaining experience at manufacturers and design firms, became independent in 2008. Driven by the vision of "Building Positive Relationships Between Design, Objects, and People," constantly striving to create new value and uncover buried worth. Serves as the host for the podcast "Design Shiten," conveying the depth and delight of design. Full member of the Japan Industrial Designers' Association (JIDA), Kansai Block Leader for 2021-2022, and Part-time Lecturer at Kobe Design University.

Ryosuke Fukusada　　　　　Shinya Yoshida

Ryosuke Fukusada
Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1979. After graduating from Kanazawa College of Art, he completed the Interior Design course at Milan Domus Academy in 2008. From the same year, he gained experience at the studio of designer Patricia Urquiola based in Milan, contributing to projects involving furniture, lighting, kitchenware, and more for renowned Italian manufacturers. In 2012, after returning to Japan, he established FUKUSADA STUDIO in Kyoto, building a portfolio of projects with domestic and international companies from Italy and Denmark. He engages in a wide range of designs, including furniture, interior products, and household goods, many of which have received numerous international design awards. He also serves as a part-time lecturer at Kanazawa College of Art.
Shinya Yoshida
Born in 1984. Established SHINYA YOSHIDA DESIGN in 2012 and incorporated as SYD INC. in 2021. Leveraging his background as a former automobile mechanic, he contributes to a diverse array of projects ranging from everyday product design to engineering. Since 2015, he has been a product development partner for the art collective teamLab, participating in various aspects of their product creation, from design to manufacturing. His work has been recognized with awards such as the iF DESIGN Award, GOOD DESIGN Award, ELLE DECOR Young Japanese Design Talent, and a nomination for the Mainichi Design Award 2019.

Original Kolor Design

Envisions plastic materials and colors, expanding the potential of plastics. The brand of OK KASEI Corporation, a manufacturer of plastic coloring agents.

https://www.instagram.com/original_kolor_design/

VENUE

DESIGNART GALLERY

Located in the heart of Shibuya, a vibrant cultural hub bustling with visitors, MEDIA DEPARTMENT TOKYO serves as the stage for DESIGNART GALLERY, where innovative creations from around the world — including France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Hong Kong, and Japan — come together to make a striking presence.

https://mediadepartment.tokyo/