The Growing Toy "MYMORI" / #AMGC Vol. 17

Using mycelium, a living material, Masafumi Utsugi created MYMORI, a toy that grows and encourages children to connect with nature through play. How did this project begin, and where is it headed?

MON, JUN 08, 2026

Milli Watanabe / Serials "AWRD meets GLOBAL CREATORS" Vol.16

TUE, APR 28, 2026

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 30, 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