ORGATEC TOKYO

Maki Onishi

Director and Co Founder of onishimaki+hyakudayuki /
o+h Professor at Yokohama National University (Y GSA)

1983 born in Japan 2006 graduated Kyoto University 2008 completed master’s degree at the University of Tokyo 2008 started onishimaki+hyakudayuki / o+h 2023 AIJ Prize 2023 (Architectural Design Division) "Shelter Inclusive Place 2023The 64th BCS PRIZE "Shelter Inclusive Place

Ai Hanada

Research Center Manager of
Work Design Research Institute,
OKAMURA CORPORATION

After completing her postgraduate studies, she joined OKAMURA CORPORATION. Her field of expertise is art engineering. After working as a spatial designer, she now focuses on communication and spatial environments, engaging in research on future workstyles and the spatial needs that accompany them. She holds a Ph.D. (Academia). She is a guest lecturer at Osaka University's School of International Public Policy and a part-time lecturer at Nagoya City University. She is the author of the book Offices Can Be More Fun: Diversity in Workstyles and Spaces.

Yuichi INOBORI, Ph.D.

Senior Executive Vice President /
Design Strategist, INFOBAHN INC.

Dr. Yuichi Inobori began his career as a design practitioner focused on human-centred design in the early 2000s. While holistically designing products and services across diverse fields, he has also been involved in design education and research. In recent years, he has been concentrating on "organisational culture design," which stimulates creativity within organisations to serve as a starting point for generating new value. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science from Kyoto University's Graduate School of Management.

Atsuko Saitou

Senior Researcher,
Work Style Innovation Department,
KOKUYO Co., Ltd.

With a background in spatial design, Atsuko Saitou specialises in creating spaces that bring out the creativity in people and organisations. At KOKUYO, she conducts research and development into next-generation workstyles and work environments while also serving as a board member of Future Center Alliance Japan, an open innovation platform organisation. She is also engaged in collaborative research, development, and practical management of organisations both domestically and internationally, specifically focusing on co-creation.

Fumie Shibata

Product designer /
Design Studio S, Representative

She has been working on many projects with domestic and overseas brands, including electronic goods, daily goods, medical equipment, and hotel creative direction. She has received among others the iF Gold Award, and the Design for Asia Top, Culture, and Gold Awards. Works as Professor of Tama Art University.

Keiji Ashizawa

Keiji Ashizawa Design, Founder

Keiji Ashizawa founded his studio Keiji Ashizawa Design in 2005, whose motto is 'Honest Design'. Ashizawa designs architecture, interiors and furniture with an emphasis on craft. He is also the representative of Ishinomaki Laboratory, which was born in result of the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. His works range from domestic and international architecture and interior projects, including the recent TRUNK (HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK, along with designs for furniture manufacturers such as Karimoku Furniture and KOKUYO.

Tomomi Ishijima

Flat Products Unit Manager,
NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION

Joined the company in 2014. Ms. Ishijima was first appointed to the Flat Products Marketing Div., Flat Products Unit at headquarters, to work in domestic sales for Japanese manufacturers of electrical appliances and steel furniture. She went on to experience human resources at a steelwork in Nagoya before returning to her present position in the Flat Products Unit. Her work focuses on promotion of elements such as DX and GX, as the flag-bearer for issues across overall divisions. Her motto is to be “bright, fun, and positive.”