AWRD

OpenHeart, TAVIO Corporation / Serials: "AWRD meets GLOBAL CREATORS" Vol.15

OpenHeart Inc., developer of the proprietary 3D engine "TAVIO," will be presenting its core message of "opening up a future in which 3D is commonplace and can be touched by anyone in everyday life. With the core message of "opening up a future where 3D is commonplace to everyone," OpenHeart transforms spatial computing technology from a "special technology" to an "everyday experience," and designs new lifestyles in which 3D comes alive.We will hear about OpenHeart's thoughts and challenges.

MON, MAR 23, 2026

PxCell Corporation, Ryuto Kawamata / #AMGC Vol.14

The featured speaker is Ryuto Kawamata, founder of biotech startup PxCell Inc. While working on product development and research with cells as the starting point, the company is creating a new mechanism to connect personal values such as memories and thoughts with society.In this article, we interviewed him about his original experience behind the birth of PxCell, the source of his cross-disciplinary ideas, and the challenges he foresees for the future.

TUE, FEB 03, 2026

Maki Competition, Taisei Shobayashi/#AMGC Vol.13

The featured speaker this time is Taisei Shobayashi, who runs "Maki Competition," a co-creation competition that links ideas and practices, starting from "Mottainai (What a waste) places" lying dormant in the community.The competition is not limited to public spaces and underutilized lands, and goes beyond the conventional competition framework that tends to be completed only by specialists.We will look at their philosophy and practice of designing the process itself, which involves asking questions and creating places.

WED, JAN 21, 2026

Sculptor Keita Motooka / #AMGC Vol.12

Sculptor Keita Motooka, who is preparing for a solo exhibition in Kyoto in early spring next year, has developed an original technique known as Wankyoku Hariko. Through this method, he creates works that give rise to new forms at the boundary between two-dimensional and three-dimensional expression. In this interview, we speak with him about the background of his practice and his ambitions for exploring new fields of expression in the future.

THU, DEC 18, 2025

Year End Party 2025 — A Creative Festival Connected by “Openness”

Held in December 2025, the “Year End Party 2025” embraced the theme of Openness—a value that Loftwork has cherished consistently throughout its 25-year history. From the perspective of AWRD, this report highlights moments from the event to explore the creative possibilities that Openness brought to life.

FRI, DEC 12, 2025

Awards & Hackathons

from global creative awards to 1-day hackathons

Series

Regularly-held projects and project plans curated by the AWRD editorial team.

Pick Up Works

Introducing the Works

混沌

Finalist

混沌

by.Creator / koji itoyama

Sasebo Sound Chronicle Award

sympwavs

Finalist

sympwavs

by.Creator / 里村 司

Sasebo Sound Chronicle Award

the common chorus

Finalist

the common chorus

by.Creator / il

Sasebo Sound Chronicle Award

echoes

Finalist

echoes

by.Creator / Toshphic.

Sasebo Sound Chronicle Award

Blog

news and interviews

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