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Mitsubishi Chemical's Acrylicite™: Expanding Creative Horizons

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, renowned for its dominance in Japan's acrylic sheet market, is set to unveil its flagship acrylic resin product, Acrylicite™, at two major upcoming design events. From November 7 to 9, 2025, the international experimental product design event alter. Tokyo 2025 will be held at the Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall, showcasing innovative creations by young and mid-career designers. Concurrently, on November 8, the DESIGN with FOCUS exhibition at the Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art will feature eleven next-generation creators presenting their unique perspectives.

Both events aim to encourage creative exploration while emphasizing social and environmental relevance. Mitsubishi Chemical’s Acrylicite™ is poised to serve as an essential material, leveraging its superior transparency, workability, and weather resistance to support groundbreaking creative endeavors.

Alter. Tokyo 2025 Overview

The alter. Tokyo 2025 exhibition marks a first in promoting innovative product design in Japan. Curators from prestigious art institutes such as MoMA and the Pompidou Centre have selected a total of 59 projects led by emerging designers. Mitsubishi Chemical will contribute to the project POETIC PROTOTYPING - Forms of Invisibility by the design studio POETIC CURIOSITY. This project employs Acrylicite™ combined with a moss eye type anti-reflective film called Mosmite™ to explore the concept of an “invisible poetic existence.” This installation promises to present a unique design exploiting the characteristics of Acrylicite™.

Event Details:

• - Dates: November 7 (Friday) - November 9 (Sunday), 2025
• - Location: Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall, Tokyo
• - Entry Fee: 1-day ticket ¥2,000 (students ¥1,000); 3-day pass ¥3,000 (students ¥2,000); Free for junior high school students and under with student ID.
• - Official Website: altertokyo.com
• - Press Release: PR Times

DESIGN with FOCUS Exhibition Overview

The DESIGN with FOCUS exhibition features eleven creative teams ranging from designers to architects in their 20s to 40s, aimed at showcasing how they tackle the evolving societal landscape through their work. In the face of rapid digitization and environmental challenges, these creators aim to push boundaries and expand the possibilities of creativity through experimental and unconventional approaches.

Mitsubishi Chemical partakes in this exhibition by supporting a project titled Light Drenching and Breath Holding, developed by designers Yoshinori Miyoshi and Yusuke Aonuma of POETIC CURIOSITY. They use Acrylicite™ with Mosmite™ to create mobile art pieces that subtly react to air flow, capturing the viewers’ attention.

Event Details:

• - Dates: November 8 (Saturday) - January 25 (Sunday), 2026
• - Location: Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art, Floor 2, Exhibition Rooms 3 and 4
• - Official Website: TAD Toyama Museum

Creating New Value through Material

Mitsubishi Chemical aims to continue fostering innovation and value creation through both exhibitions and the Acrylicite Association, comprised of partners involved in processing and selling Acrylicite™.

Practical Example: Ray On Award

During the Acrylicite Association Summer Festival 2025, held in August 2025, a creative contest titled the Ray On Award was held, focusing on acrylic-based creations. The competition included an exploration of designs centered around the theme of “Acrylic Playing Lab (Toys).” Visitors could experience the charm of acrylic in a fun and vibrant exhibition setting, with 21 works submitted and 3 exemplary projects selected:

1. Best Work: “World of Worlds” by Mizuho Kasei (Nagoya, Aichi)
- A kaleidoscope designed with traditional patterns, featuring interchangeable vibrant cassettes.
2. Outstanding Work: “Dinosaur 3D Puzzle” by SO PLUS COMPANY (Fukui)
- A puzzle that embodies the dynamic form of a dinosaur, suitable for both children and adults.
3. Outstanding Work: “Rhombus Boat” by Shinko Plastics (Koto, Tokyo)
- An engaging board game that incorporates octagonal colored pieces, emphasizing tactile comfort.

Learn More About Acrylicite™

Acrylicite™, the leading acrylic resin sheet in Japan developed by Mitsubishi Chemical, seeks to generate new value while addressing environmental concerns. Since its inception in 1971, it has served diverse sectors including construction materials, display, mobility, and healthcare, while achieving incredible transparency and durability. Acrylicite™ boasts a remarkable 93% light transmittance, surpassing glass in clarity and maintaining its beauty outdoors for extended periods.

Its excellent workability allows for cutting, bending, shaping, and gluing, ensuring consistency in quality even in large panels. As a versatile material available in vibrant colors, Acrylicite™ is dedicated to sustainability by being recyclable while retaining its original properties.

Official Website: Mitsubishi Chemical Acrylicite

About Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation is a comprehensive chemical manufacturer offering a broad range of materials from basic chemicals to functional products. With a mission to lead the realization of a sustainable society through innovative solutions in mobility, semiconductors, food, and healthcare, the company strives to alleviate societal challenges. Offering solutions that inspire customers, the company aims to be a pioneering Green Specialty Company.

Website: Mitsubishi Chemical