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.
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.
Mitsuharu Kurokawa
Business person | President, TORAYA Confectionery Co. Ltd.
Joined TORAYA in 2008. After working at the Paris store in France, trained at another company from 2011 to 2012. Worked abroad as a trading company employee. After returning to TORAYA, became Executive Vice President in 2018. After starting the renovation of the Akasaka store and the opening of Maison KEI, assumed current position in June 2020.