GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD
Jury Members
Seiichi Saito
Creative Director | Panoramatiks Principal
Born in Kanagawa in 1975, Saito began his career in New York in 2000 after graduating from Columbia University with a Master of Science degree in Advanced Architectural Design (MSAAD). He returned to Japan after being selected as an artist for Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial 2003. After working as a free-lance designer, he established Rhizomatiks Co., Ltd. (present Abstract Engine Co., Ltd.) in 2006. Leading the internal architecture department Panoramatiks, he is working as a planning and implementation advisor on a number of projects for governments and corporations. He was the Creative Advisor of Expo 2020 Dubai Japan Pavilion and the EXPO Co-creation Program Director for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
Jin Kuramoto
Product Designer | Representative Director, JIN KURAMOTO STUDIO Inc.
Born in 1976. After working at a home appliance manufacturer, he established JIN KURAMOTO STUDIO in 2008. With the approach of communicating the project concept and story through a clear formative expression, he has been involved in the design development of various genres, like furniture, home appliances, eyewear, and automobiles. He is also a part-time lecturer at Kanazawa College of Art and Musashino Art University.
Kumiko Ikada
Gallery Director | Chief Curator, TOTO GALLERY MA
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Yuri Kikuchi
fennica Director | BEAMS Co., Ltd.
Joined BEAMS in 2010. After working as a sales representative at “International Gallery BEAMS” and other stores, has been in charge of planning and assisting buyers for fennica since 2017. 2022-present position. Proposes a style that mixes various genres of items from clothing to tableware and furniture.