[Participants Wanted] Dentsu Inc. Design Talk: "The Future of 'Design' as Seen Through the Good Design Award"

The Dentsu Inc. Design Talk Secretariat will host a talk event titled "The Future of 'Design' as Seen Through the Good Design Award" at Dentsu Inc. Hall in Shiodome on October 17th. Guests include Seiichi Saito of Rhizomatiks, Katsuo Mizuguchi of Hotchkiss, and Yasuharu Sasaki of Dentsu Inc .

We are recruiting attendees (first 30 applicants) from Web Dentsu Inc. News readers for this event. Click here for application details.

[From the Secretariat]

As the meaning of the word "design" continues to expand, this year's Good Design Award judges will join us to raise questions about "the current state and future of design" and share insights on the design world. Seiji Saito of Rhizomatiks, serving his third year as Vice-Chair; Katsuo Mizuguchi of Hotchkiss, serving his third year as a judge and this year as Unit Leader; and Yasuharu Sasaki of Dentsu Inc., participating as a judge for the first time this year, will each interpret from their unique perspectives and approaches—considering recent judging trends—what position "design" will hold in society going forward and the future of the social role "design" should fulfill. If you find yourself thinking, "I know 'design' plays a crucial role in client management and Dentsu Inc.'s proposals, but somehow when people say 'design,' it feels vague and distant from my daily work..." then please come catch up!

【Event Details & How to Apply】

Dentsu Inc. Design Talk Vol.191: "The Future of 'Design' as Seen Through the Good Design Award"
■Date & Time: Thursday, October 17, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
■Venue: Dentsu Hall, 1st Floor, Dentsu Inc. Headquarters Building
■Capacity: 30 people (first-come, first-served)
　※Deadline: Friday, October 11, 12:00 PM.
　　Registration will close once capacity is reached.
■Organizer: Dentsu Inc. Design Talk Secretariat
■How to Apply: Send an email with the required information to the address below.
　 ope-dentsuho@dentsu.co.jp

【Required Information】

・Email Subject: "Dentsu Inc. Design Talk vol.191 Participation Application"
・Include your full name and company name (or school name) in the email body. If you are not a company employee or student, please state your occupation (or unemployed). Please note that valid ID is required for entry.
＊Those who apply before capacity is reached will receive a confirmation email from the office. If you do not receive a confirmation email by Friday, October 11, we regret to inform you that you were not selected due to capacity limits.

【Handling of Personal Information】

The personal information you provide will be used by Dentsu Inc. and Dentsu Live Inc., which operate this event office, within the scope necessary for event management. We will not disclose your personal information to third parties and will promptly delete it when it is no longer needed.

【Profile of Mr. Saito】

Creative Director, Technical Director, President and CEO of Rhizomatiks Co., Ltd. Born in Kanagawa in 1975. Studied architectural design at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (MSAAD), and began working in New York in 2000. Later worked as a creative at ArnellGroup. Returned to Japan after being selected as an artist for the 2003 Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale. After working as a freelance creative, he founded Rhizomatiks in 2006. Building on the logical thinking cultivated through architecture, he continues to create numerous three-dimensional and interactive works across the realms of art and commercial media. Since 2009, he has received numerous awards at domestic and international advertising competitions. Currently, he serves as President and CEO of Rhizomatiks Co., Ltd. and is a part-time lecturer in the Department of Design at Kyoto Seika University. He served as a judge for the D&AD Digital Design category in 2013 and the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Branded Content and Entertainment category in 2014. In 2015, he was the Theater Content Director for the Japan Pavilion at Expo Milano and the Media Art Director for Roppongi Art Night 2015. He was a judge for the Good Design Award from 2015 to 2017. Served as Vice Chair of the Good Design Award Jury in 2018. Creative Advisor for the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

[Profile of Mr. Mizuguchi]

Art Director, President and CEO of Hotchkiss Inc. Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art. After working at Dentsu Inc., participated in establishing Singata Inc. in 2003. Founded Hotchkiss Inc. in 2012. Handles art direction for various brands, including advertising, graphic design, and packaging design. Also operates the bookstore and gallery "Books under Hotchkiss" in Kanazawa. Author of "The Art Direction Template: 30 Rules for Making Design Communicate" (Seibundo Shinkosha) and "Mr. Mizumaru Anzai, Please Teach Me Design! ~The Mizumaru Anzai Book Design Study Group~" (Hotchkiss).

[Profile of Mr. Sasaki]

Creative Director, Head of Planning, Creative Planning Division 4, Dentsu Inc., ECD. Joined Dentsu in 1995. His career path includes roles as Copywriter, Interactive Director, and ECD at Dentsu America before assuming his current position. He leads new creative frontiers by hybridizing digital expertise with creative insight, while also collaborating with overseas group offices to handle global client responsibilities. He has won numerous domestic and international advertising awards, including Cannes, One Show, and D&AD, and has extensive experience as an award judge and international keynote speaker both domestically and internationally.