I am working on textile and surface design in spatial context, and sustainability in mind amid current urgent situation in the world. I believe that the form, color and tactility that textile has a potential to structure holistic atmosphere of space, and it is one of the essential element of architecture which stimulates our sensation and gives comfort for us. Existing architecture and surrounding environment are core inspiration for me. I see textile as a medium to communicate with people, and connects place and time. This idea reflects on my creations in any forms, combining artistic expressions and experimental improvisation. Research is a part of creative process which has to be ambitious yet must compassionate towards something we already have.

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Born in Osaka and grown up in rural city of Tokushima in Japan. I'm trained as textile designer holding Master degree from Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and have completed Graduate Diploma interior design in London and BFA in Tokyo. In 2017, I have moved back to Japan and started working as a full-time faculty at Okayama Prefectural University researching and conducting classes in the field of textile design along with personal projects. I am passionate for engaging in collaborative projects with designers, academics and companies from various disciplines to take initiatives. As being in this changing world, I am willing to explore the potential of textile.

2022 April - present

Part-time Lecturer

Department of Textile Design, Faculty of Fine Arts,

Tama Art University [Tokyo, JP]

2017 April - 2022

March Assistant Professor

Faculty of Design,

Okayama Prefectural University [Okayama, JP]

2014 September - 2016 June

Master Degree (Design), MA Textile Design,

School of Architecture and Design,

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts [Copenhagen, DK]

2013 October - 2014 June

Graduate Diploma Interior Design (Distinction)

Chelsea College of Arts,

University of the Arts London [London, UK]

2009 April - 2013 March

Bachelor Degree (Fine Art), Textile Design Course,

Department of Product and Textile Design,

Faculty of Art and Design, Tama Art University [Tokyo, JP]

Mar 2022, Solo exhibition ”Transform Remains the Same”

at Soja City Kibiji Bunkakan [Okayama, JP]

Mar 2022, Group exhibition ”Square SOME textile 8”

at Gallery Hinoki e/F [Tokyo, JP]

Jul - Aug 2021, Curated exhibition ”Hacking the Known”

at Fab Cafe Nagoya [Aichi, JP]

Mar 2021, Group exhibition ”Textile in Future Expression JTC”

at Takarazuka Arts Center [Hyogo, JP]

Mar 2021, Group exhibition ”Square SOME textile 7”, Online

Oct - Dec 2020, Jan 2021, Feb 2021,

Curated toured exhibition ”Alternative Futures”

at 3331 Arts Chiyoda [Tokyo, JP],Horikawa Oike Gallery [Kyoto, JP],

Kyoto Prefectural Textile and Machinery Metal Promotion Center

Oct 2020 - Jan 2021,

International award selected exhibition ”A Preview Of The Future”

at Red Dot Design Museum [Singapore]

March 2020, Curated solo exhibition ”Process: play with the site”

at Tenjinyama Cultural Plaza [Okayama, JP]

March 2020, International competition ”Talente 2020”

as a part of the Internationale Handwerksmesse [Munich, DE], Online

2022 Winner, iF Design Award

by iF Design Award [Germany]

for 'loop/pattern' and 'Sensory Pleasure'

2021 Finalist (textile division), Design Anthology Awards 2021

by Design Anthology [Hong Kong]

for 'Sensory Pleasure'

Research funding, independent

by Wesco Scientific Promotion Foundation [Okayama, JP]

for ‘Dyeing with waste of inedible parts of food from household’

2020 Winner, Red Dot Award: Design Concept

by Red Dot [Singapore]

for 'Sensory Pleasure'

2019-2020 Collaborative research funding

by the weaving mill Usui-Orimono Corp. [Kyoto, JP]

for ‘Alternative textile design with row woven fabric of Chirimen’

2018 1st prize, product proposal with Chirimen fabric,

collaboration at Craftthon 2018 [Kyoto, JP]

2014 The Chelsea Dean’s Student Award

by Chelsea College of Arts [London, UK]

for final project "Revitalization of the Dorset Library"