Contemporary Japanese Design: Tradition and Innovation

AUDITORIUM
August 16, 2025
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14:00-15:00

Japanese design has long captivated the world with its profound understanding of simplicity, materiality, and human experience. Today, a new generation of Japanese designers is redefining this legacy, creating work that honors traditional aesthetics while embracing global perspectives and contemporary needs. This panel brings together two designers whose practices embody the evolving spirit of Japanese design in the 21st century.

Panelists

Jin Kuramoto

Designer, Jin Kuramoto Studio (JP)

Teruhiro Yanagihara

Designer, Teruhiro Yanagihara Studio (JP)
Moderator

Suzy Annetta

Founder and Publisher, Design Anthology