Historically, photography and design may have been placed in somewhat similar positions as subjects of theory and practice. However, there are by no means many discussions that make it possible to cross over between the two fields. In this seminar, Masuda, a researcher specializing in photography theory, and Kuriyama, an artist who has incorporated photography into his work, will look back on the discussions at the intersection of photography and design, and attempt a dialogue on the possibilities of the two fields. Lecturer Nobuhiro MASUDA Lecturer at the Faculty of Design, Kyushu University. Specializes in aesthetics, theory and history of photography and visual media. He has also expanded his research …

With the advancement in digitalization, designers’ role with consumers has become borderless and vague. Also, there is an increasing concern that AI may replace designers. As such, he examines people who have created a new design and through them, explore the new role of design from the perspective of professionalism. Lecturer Hiroshi Tamura, Re-Public Inc. Co-founder of Re-Public Inc. Visiting Professor at Kyushu University. Recognized internationally as a leader in design thinking and business ethnography. Engaged in research and practice about designing environments which continuously foster innovation, which spans the globe and across the public, private and tertiary sectors. Date February 10, 2020 (Monday): 16:30-18:30 Venue Kyushu University Ohashi Campus …

With the development of technology, not only the information environment that surrounds us has advanced, but the concept of “information” itself is also expanding greatly. What should the library that supports “higher-level designers” be? In this seminar, we looked at the trends and examples of overseas university libraries in this era where everyone can be a creator. Lecturer Fumiko Ichikawa, Co-Founded of Re:Public Inc. She graduated from Keio University Graduate School. She worked for Nokia as a UX expert for about 10 years in design and directing product development. Then she left to join Hakuhodo Innovation Lab before co-founding Re:Public Inc. Her expertise is in research and practice of innovation …

In our daily lives, we are immediately trapped by specific ways of looking at things. If the way we look at things becomes fixed, we might not be able to see these things correctly. The more difficult the situation is, the more necessary it is to change our perspective from time to time and see the world in different ways. “Design of Perspective” changes the way we look at things. By looking at the world more freely and more creatively, you may see landscapes that you have not yet seen or essential things that you have forgotten. Lecturer Chikahiro Hanamura Born in 1976. Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Landscape Planning …

In recent times, especially from the 20th century onwards, our everyday living and social spaces have been transforming to become ever more enclosed. With the protection of individual rights; the establishment of national borders; and the use of concrete in architecture, humans have been born, raised, and living in confined spaces. This trend can be witnessed in our social structures and their underlying theories; regional design plans; and house designs. This manner of enclosure is referred in the talk as the “barricading process”. The “barricading process” is also evident in academic thought, where lines demarcating the boundaries of intellectual specialisms have been deepening, while a more general approach to knowledge …

Who knew a speaker unit placed inside a cardboard box packed with old newspaper could make such an incredible sound? This discovery led to the development of the Pure Celebrity Speaker (BioSpeaker). It’s an innovation born in a fully matured industry with a history of hundreds of years, and exists as a huge, ubiquitous blind spot for today’s science, technology and civilization. Lecturer Yusuke Kataoka A musician who uses not only conventional instruments, but things found in daily life to perform music with all type of places and people. He began as an independent learner before entering a music college but found himself unable to withstand the world of musical …

Ms. Rina Bernabei, a designer who explores the relationships between traditional crafts and digital fabrication, gave a lecture on her work. Ms. Bernabei has been investigating the “emotional value” that can be created on product designs by combining traditional crafts with contemporary digital language. She has experimented with “hybrid” ceramic works using a 3D printer. For this talk, Ms. Bernabei focused on the practical approach that combines design with research. Lecturer Rina BernabeiThe University of New South Wales, Senior Lecturer. The Bernabeifreeman Pty, established in 2002. Designer actively engaged in the Milan furniture fair scene and the Milan Triennale. Date May 10th (Friday), 2019: 16:40-18:00 Review As an educator, researcher, …

Kyushu University hosted the 6th Study of Design Fundamentals Seminar, entitled “The Role of Context in Innovation of Meaning”. For this seminar, we invited Dr Seiichiro Honjo of the Shizuoka University College of Engineering. Lecturer Seiichiro HonjoDr Honjo is Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Shizuoka University, and he holds a PhD from the Department of Multidisciplinary Sciences at the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on creativity and context from a bottom-up perspective. After having researched in the field of mathematical sciences studying the auditory system, Dr Honjo’s research interest turned to decolonization and, more recently, business administration. His publications include his …

The focus of design has been widening to include “society”. Designs that have given shapes to artifacts, such as visuals, products, architecture and the environment, have extended their scope to form new connections with people and new forms of work resulted from them. In line with this phenomenon, activities whereby “one creates the society in which one desires to live in” are springing up everywhere in Japan. Let us turn our thoughts to the resulting design, where citizens, not designers, create society. Lecturer Takeshi Sunaga After graduating from the Three Dimensional Design Department at Tama Art University, he worked at the GK Industrial Design research facility. He ventured away from …

As the co-creative environment where a group of people can demonstrate creativity collectively grow and improve, the need for individuals to bring out originality are becoming ever so important. What kind of innovation drives vision? And the art-thinking behind it? Focusing on the practice of the strategic design firm, BIOTOPE Inc., we discussed the front line of design thinking with Hiroshi Tamura, a visiting professor from Kyushu University. Lecturer Kunitake Saso He graduated from the University of Tokyo Faculty of law, and completed his master’s course in Design at the Illinois Institute of Technology. After working at P&G and Human Value Company, he was involved in the launch of new …