［後編］人間をエンパワーする、思考のツールとしてのデータビジュアライゼーション：「QUICK Data Design Challenge 2023」審査員らが語る未来像

MON, OCT 02, 2023

Interview

［前編］人間をエンパワーする、思考のツールとしてのデータビジュアライゼーション：「QUICK Data Design Challenge 2023」審査員らが語る未来像

MON, OCT 02, 2023

Interview

日常に潜むワクワクを、テクノロジーで表現する。アニマシーインタラクティブアーティスト「Momoka Nakayama」の表現のこだわり

クリエイターとプロジェクトをつなぐプラットフォーム「AWRD」のインタビューシリーズとして、アワードを通して活躍の幅を広げてきたクリエイターの方々にお話をうかがうシリーズです。今回は、「YouFab Global Creative Awards 2021」に応募いただいた、アニマシーインタラクティブアーティスト「Momoka Nakayama」さんにお話をお聞きしました。

WED, JUL 19, 2023

Interview

かたちを削ぎ落とし、完成に近づける。ジュエリーアーティスト「Yuki Yoshioka」の限りなくシンプルな作品に込められた思い

FRI, APR 28, 2023

Interview

“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

Interview

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

Interview

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

Interview

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

Interview

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

Interview

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

Interview

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

Interview

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

Interview

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

Interview

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

Interview