In today’s world, where connecting with people across the globe has become increasingly accessible, reexamining the value inherent in local regions from an external perspective can lead to new opportunities for resources and value creation. In such moments, AWRD supports next steps through the power of creativity.
By combining regional resources with creativity, AWRD functions as an engine for generating, activating, and communicating new value. As a platform that connects diverse players across a wide range of fields, AWRD has developed more than 50 projects to date.
As a point of connection that brings people together and creates previously unseen value, what possibilities does AWRD hold? Here, we introduce innovation case studies in regional revitalization realized through this service.
This article features projects previously held on AWRD.
HIROSHIMA DESIGN CHALLENGE
With Naoto Fukasawa as Chief Judge, Hiroshima-born design is shared with the world!
YAOYA PROJECT
USIO Design Project
We are recruiting ‘Travel Designers’ to propose new experiences on Ishigaki Island.
Making an Impact on Communities and Society Through the Power of Creativity
“AWRD” is an open platform that connects the creativity and ideas of individuals with projects from around the world. Through AWRD, companies and society pose bold, thought-provoking challenges to creators, whose creativity generates ideas and solutions that move society forward.
By providing creators with opportunities to thrive, and companies and communities with new value creation, AWRD fosters open collaboration that drives meaningful innovation.
Recommended for those who want to:
- Rediscover the unique appeal of their region
- Take on new forms of manufacturing by leveraging local resources
- Revitalize communities by incorporating fresh, external perspectives
Key features of AWRD
- Connecting people to enable the creation of new value
- Supporting the planning and design of themes and entire projects tailored to specific challenges
- An innovation hub that connects a wide range of professionals, from designers to scientists
- A global network of over 30,000 creators worldwide
- More than 20 years of expertise in operating creator platforms
- A proven track record of over 50 projects with more than 30 organizations
- Everything from open calls and judging to result announcements is completed on a single online platform
AWRD is an open call platform for co-creation where companies, local governments, and creators collaborate on diverse themes.
By inviting projects and talent from around the world, it enables initiatives in business development, community co-creation, and startup support through open innovation.
From project design to operational support, AWRD accompanies initiatives every step of the way, fostering co-creation that opens up value to society.
Start with a trial. Why not explore AWRD?
Whether you’re interested in trying out AWRD, requesting a collaboration, or have questions about past projects, feel free to get in touch with us to learn more about the platform.
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