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Crossing Fields to Create Smiles: The Innovative Designs of Kohei Fujiwara (SEINIKAKU DESIGN)
As part of the interview series of AWRD, a platform connecting creators and projects, we spoke to creators who have expanded their activities through awards. This time, we spoke to designer Kohei Fujiwara (SEINIKAKU DESIGN), who won the second prize in the “Exploring the Gentleness of Nature AWARD”.
THU, FEB 22, 2024
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At the intersection of physical materials and digital realms, Guillaume Slizewicz translates societal issues through his works.
This is part of the interview series by the platform "AWRD," connecting creators and projects. In this series, we interview creators who have expanded the scope of their activities through awards. This time, we had the opportunity to speak with designer Guillaume Slizewicz, who was selected for the award-winning project at "crQlr Awards 2021."
TUE, JAN 30, 2024
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Love the earth, eat the earth. Dutch-based artist 'masharu' continues to follow 'earth-eating' around the world.
As part of the interview series by AWRD, a platform connecting creators and projects, we present a series of discussions with creators who have expanded their impact through awards. In this edition, we had the opportunity to speak with masharu, the founder of 'Museum of Edible Earth' and an artist who won the Grand Prize at the 'YouFab Global Creative Awards 2021', about the award-winning piece.
MON, DEC 18, 2023
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“It Starts with the Environment”: Aesop’s Frederic Seiller Appointed New Judge for 2022 Material Driven Innovation Award
As we gear up for the inaugural Material Driven Innovation Award, new judge and CEO of Aesop Asia Frederic Seiller talks about his company’s unique philosophy, the demand for material innovations in the industry, and the well-being of our planet.
THU, MAR 03, 2022
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The Story Behind the “Made in Japan” World-class Manufacturing Quality of the／YAOYA PROJECT
An interview with the participants of the YAOYA PROJECT, a project whose purpose is to spread the manufacturing of Yao city across the world. Before the exhibition event in Taiwan, we were able to talk with representative director of OTSU Co.,LTD., Mr. Hirotaka Kajihara, who participated as a business operator, as well as Mr. Takaomi Okajima of the planning and development department, and Mr. Kunikazu Hamanishi of Hamanishi DESIGN, selected unanimously by the judges. We will deliver the story behind this world-class "Made in Japan" manufacturing quality.
TUE, FEB 18, 2020
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Interview：Always Searching for Writers to Connect Society with Art and Break New Ground in the Field of Art Criticism / Teiya Iwabuchi, Editor-in-Chief of Bijutsu Techo
Since Bijutsu Techo’s Art Critic Recruitment Contest’s inception in 1954, it has been looking to introduce the next generation of art critics and allow their new talents to blossom. In honor of Bijutsu Techo’s 70th year anniversary, it will be hosting its 16th Art Critic Recruitment Contest. Today, we will be looking back at the history of Bijutsu Techo and its Art Critic Recruitment Contest through an interview with the editor-in-chief Teiya Iwabuchi.
MON, JAN 07, 2019
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Interview:When facing materials, “light over heavy, white over black.” I’m on a quest to find value that only I can offer. / Shirokane 5-chome Awards, Jewelry & Craft Division Grand Prix - Tamae Ueshima
KIGI x OFS presents an interview with Ms. Tamae Ueshima, who is the Grand Prix winner of the “Shirokane 5-chome Awards vol. 1, Jewelry & Craft Division.”
MON, AUG 27, 2018
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Interview：J-Startup -This Logo Design was the Culmination of my Thought Process up to this Point／Graphic Designer Daichi Takizawa
This is an interview of Daichi Takizawa, the winner of the “J-Startup” logo design contest held by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
MON, AUG 27, 2018
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Interview：Awards and Hackathons Overcome Stereotypes ーRyuta Aoki / Concept Designer
We interviewed concept designer Ryuta Aoki, who has launched many innovative events including TEDxKids@Chiyoda and Art Hack Day. We asked him questions from a variety of angles including what sparked the projects and his source of motivation.
MON, JUL 23, 2018
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interview：All Nippon Airways (ANA)’s Challenge: WonderFLY, Where Innovators are Born
The “A new invention that makes kids crazy! ~ Recruit children's crazy items to replace smartphone ~”creative awards by All Nippon Airways (ANA)’s “WonderFLY” and Loftwork’s “AWRD” are currently underway.Through a conversation with Kevin Kajitani, the instigator of WonderFLY at the ANA Digital Design Lab, and Mr. Nihonyanagi of Loftwork, we will deliver the thoughts behind the project and how it ties in with the airline business.
MON, JUL 09, 2018
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INTERVIEW：I Want to be a Player for a Long Time. The World that Opened Up Before Her When She Created a 9000-Frame Animation / nu Q
A serial project where the editor-in-chief of AWRD, Kao Kanamori, goes to meet with award winners and promoters who have piqued her interest. Part Two is about nu Q, the animation creator surrounded in mystery, who has been involved in music videos, commercials, etc. She told me about the story behind how her unique style came to be, we also spoke about the areas of her future activities.
FRI, JUN 01, 2018
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interview：Feel the World and Objectively View your own Works through Awards | Yoshikazu Yamagata
The start of a serialized project to meet awarded creators that have caught the eye of the editor-in-chief of AWRD, Kao Kanamori. The one whose story we wanted to hear first was Yoshikazu Yamagata, the designer at writtenafterwards.
THU, APR 19, 2018
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Interview：I put my all into a single idea in one day. Award competitions are training for coming up with ideas quickly / Tatsurou Hirano
Forms of expression that will make you want to take them into your hands, and which have you experience their exquisite coloring and gentle textures. Tatsurou Hirano, renowned for his sophisticated designs, is an up-and-coming art director and graphic designer who has won a number of national and international awards.
WED, APR 18, 2018
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interview: Business etiquette learned from his first time participating in an award event in Japan /Julien Wulff
「一万人のクリエイターミーツ PASS THE BATON」でニールズヤード レメディーズのうつくしいブルーボトルを利用した、 新プロダクトのデザイン・アイデアで受賞したスイス出身のジュリアン・ウルフさんへのインタビュー。
SUN, APR 15, 2018
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