Forum
Designed in Japan
Date
April 8th, 2006 5:00PM~
Free Entrance
Small cocktail after Forum
Place
Triennale di Milano "Salone d ‘Onore"
Presenter
Mario BelliniArchitect and Designer
Borne in 1935. A representative architect and designer in Italy. Works on numerous product designs for well-known international companies such as Olivetti and Cassina since 1960's.
Wahei Hirai Managing Officer of Toyota Motor Corporation
Born in 1949. Joined Toyota Mortor Corporation in 1972. Hold positions such as general manager of Vehicle Development Center 2, Toyota Design Division No. 2 and ED square - Toyota Europe Design Development . In the present position since 2004.
Marie-Laure JoussetChief-Director of Design Division of Centre Pompidou
Works at the world-renowned contemporary art gallery, Centre Pompidou, in Paris as a director of the design field. Known for her rich knowledge of Japanese design as she held a program exhibition dealing with Japanese design in the gallery in 1996.
Toshiyuki KitaIndustrial Designer, The Chairperson of the Jury Committee of the Good Design Awards
Born in 1942. Begun his carrier as a designer in 1960s in both Japan and Italy. His design work covers a broad range of areas including the most advanced fields such as LCD monitor and home robot, as well as furniture and crafts which apply traditional designs.
Kengo KumaArchitect, Kengo Kuma & Associates CEO
Born in 1954. Established the Kengo Kuma & Associates in 1990. Works for designing various architectures stretching from residence to commercial and public facility. Abundant in award-winning experience and own books.
