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Embracing the Future of Industry with Design: DESIGN VISION 2025

On August 27, 2025, the DESIGN VISION 2025 seminar will take place at the Minato City Industrial Promotion Center in Japan. This event aims to shed light on the essential functions of design in today’s industries, particularly focusing on Communication & Construction. With the Good Design Award as an emblem of outstanding design, the seminar will bring together accomplished design practitioners to share their insights and visions through seminars and networking activities.

Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for:

• - Companies and businesses looking to integrate design perspectives into their products and services.
• - Startups, entrepreneurs, and creators seeking to utilize design in vision creation and social problem-solving.
• - Government bodies, support organizations, and educators interested in how design can support regional industry and education.
• - Anyone interested in the Good Design Award, including those aiming to be recognized.

Event Schedule

• - 13:00 - 13:30 Registration Opens
• - 13:35 - 14:15 Forum Session - Part 1
• - 14:15 - 17:00 Presentation - Part 2
• - 17:00 - 18:00 Networking & Mini Pitches from Good Design Award Winners

Featured Speakers

During the first part of the forum session, attendees will hear from key figures in the industry:

• - Hiroki Akiyoshi - CEO of VUILD Co., and a revolutionary architect aiming to democratize architecture through digital creation and social design. VUILD, founded in 2017, is known for several prestigious awards, including the Good Design Gold Award.

• - Yutaka Hasegawa - Founder of MY-THOUGHTS, who has a rich history at Sony in product and UX design, and has participated in the formation of Japan's “Design Management Declaration.”

• - Aki Hayashi - CEO of Brand Journalism, previously serving as a journalist at Asahi Shimbun and editor at Forbes Japan, now advocating for innovative branding through design.

The forum will be moderated by Jun Akimoto, who has significant experience with design promotion and curation as part of the Japan Design Promotion Association.

In the second part, you’ll hear from:

• - Kotaro Matsushita from SMBC, focusing on the expansion of design strategies in finance.

• - Yumi Washio from Kokuyo, who actively engages in innovation and new business development from a design perspective.

• - Tomonobu Takamizawa from Cosmotek, known for creating successful consumer-focused products after diversifying post-financial crisis.

Mini Pitch Event & Exhibition

The event will also feature a mini pitch from some of the latest Good Design Award-winning companies, along with an exhibition showcasing innovative products:

• - uF series by San-ei Corporation
• - SALWAY, a recycling product brand by Meiyu
• - Hotametto, a unique helmet by Koshikagaku
• - Sakanakaruta, a card game by Chiba Printing
• - wemo, a wearable memo exhibited by Cosmotek
• - Other innovative products featured in the lobby exhibition.

Event Details

• - Date & Time: August 27, 2025, from 13:30 to 18:00 (Doors open at 13:00)
• - Location: Minato City Industrial Promotion Center, Hall D
• - Capacity: 100 people (First come, first served)
• - Participation Fee: Free (1,000 yen for networking participation, cash only)

Access is easy, just a 4-minute walk from JR Tamachi Station or toei Mita Line.

About Minato City Industrial Promotion Center

This center opened in April 2022 as a hub for industrial promotion in the Minato area, aiming to foster new values and continuous development in regional industries.

The event promises to be a dynamic platform for enhancing understanding of how design can ignite innovation across various sectors, creating bridges between innovative ideas and community needs.