Iida Akio

Born in Aomori Prefecture in 1967. While enrolled in the Architecture Department at Tama Art University, he was a founding member of Saburo Teshigawara's dance company "KARAS," performing in Paris and internationally. After graduating, he began his career as an editor. In the mid-90s, he produced numerous books as a key figure in the character boom. In 2002, he co-founded BAPE GALLERY with NIGO® of A Bathing Ape and interior designer Masamichi Katayama, working as a curator. In 2005, he joined Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo. During his tenure, he was primarily involved in advertising creative for NIKE, Google, and SonyPlaystation. In 2011, following the Great East Japan Earthquake, he co-founded the general incorporated association ISHINOMAKI2.0 with local and Tokyo-based colleagues. In 2012, he joined Dentsu Razorfish, engaging in cross-functional work spanning advertising to social contribution activities.