After studying product design at Tama Art University, I joined MURAYAMA INC. as a display designer.
01Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
After studying product design at Tama Art University, I joined MURAYAMA INC. as a display designer.
02How did you become a designer?
I have loved drawing since I was a child. I could look at a flat picture of a product, such as furniture, tableware, or a cartoon character, and imagine and express its three-dimensional shape and the unseen underside of the product. In the same way, I think display design is fun and interesting to show various aspects of objects and people.
03What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
My design process is, first, to be self-directed and sympathetic to others, second, to think carefully about visual communication, and third, to strike a balance between aesthetics and functionality.
04Which emotions do you feel when designing?
It is best if you enjoy the process of working together to solve problems.
05What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
I often use the ocean. Someday, I would like to participate in activities to clean up the ocean. This is also to protect wild birds, which I cherish. I am looking for a tangible way to work on preserving the natural environment through design. I believe that this will lead to protecting the lives of myself and the people around me.
06What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
MURAYAMA INC. has a wide range of business fields. If you have a clear idea of what you want to do, please speak up. For those who want to experience a variety of work, please be aware of finding your own rewarding work. I did not have much knowledge of displays when I joined the company. MURAYAMA INC. has the soil to accept a variety of designers.
07Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
I am interested in both traditional Japanese culture and Japanese pop culture. The spirit of Japan can be found in both the traditional Japanese technique of "Mitate" and deformed cartoon character representation. Both are expressed by breaking down elements, simplifying them, and interpreting them in new ways. I use this process as a reference for my designs.
08What positive experiences you had when you attend the A' Design Award?
Participating in design awards is a positive experience: first, to showcase my clients and my company; second, to disseminate exhibition design case studies and pass the baton to better venues; and third, to be inspired by the work and words of great designers from across the ocean and expand my horizons.
IGAS (International Graphic Arts Show) has always had a beautiful design for venue decoration. My challenge was to carry on the design of previous generations.
01What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
IGAS (International Graphic Arts Show) has always had a beautiful design for venue decoration. My challenge was to carry on the design of previous generations.
02What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
We researched and examined the design of the International Graphic Arts Show 2022 to preserve its brand. The annual entrance to the exhibition has a unique air about it, somehow unchanging despite its changing form. We focused our research on creating a continuous structure like the architecture of the Tokyo Big Sight: the venue of this event, and on integrating the conflicting shapes of straight and curved lines into a single form.
03What are your future plans for this award winning design?
We want to connect the baton to the creation of better venues. We want to reaffirm the importance of exhibitions by making full use of both real and virtual spaces.
04How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
The design work for this exhibition took approximately one and a half years.
05Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
At IGAS2015, there was a red world as sharp, clear, and transparent as crystal, created by overlapping layers of ink, but at IGAS2022, the layers of ink become a dynamic wave that welcomes and impresses visitors. This is how IGAS will protect its brand image.
06What made you design this particular type of work?
The design needed to symbolize the enthusiasm of the exhibition, where lively business negotiations take place, without fear of stagnation caused by the Covid. The energetic red color and fluid form make it a reality.
07Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
The design of this entrance is very simple, with straight lines at different angles, equally spaced. Japanese minimalism may exist in me.
08Who is the target customer for his design?
People in the printing industry.
09What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
The fluid design facilitates the flow of people, reducing the stress of moving through crowded spaces and providing healing through beauty.
10How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
What we imagined from the exhibition theme, "Venture into the innovation!" was that IGAS, where people's adventurous spirit intersects, is like an ocean, where visitors pass through great waves.
11Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
Vectorworks and Adobe Creative Cloud
12What is the most unique aspect of your design?
The point is that 2 conflicting elements coexist. The design of the entrance, combining straight and curved lines, gives the venue a dynamic and organic presence. I believe it is the power of design that can connect dissimilar things.
13Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
We worked with people with specialized skills to complete all venue decorations. Such a design could never have been created by one person alone.
14What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
We used a wrinkle-free fabric for striped molding which allows the graphic design to show through on both sides even printed on one side. The red colors are all slightly different and the lighting effects provide further color variation and movement. For the foundation of the molding, we used leased system products. The fabric served not only as decoration but also as a fixation for the foundation, minimizing the number of columns. This combines beauty with reduced environmental impact.
15How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
We would like more people to know about this design.
16What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
I learned a lot about technical skills as a designer, communication with team members, project promotion, and exhibition branding.
17Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
MURAYAMA INC. is a team of professionals who create spaces and communications. Its services include planning, design, supervision, production, and construction of displays for promotion, branding, public relations, cultural / public projects, and entertainment. The creators' policy is to create unique spaces, weave unforgettable stories, and provide novel inspiration. Feeling inspired by the ever-changing world around them, they create novel experiences to inspire others. This has been their policy for 120 years. With finely honed skills and creative points of view, they seek to inspire in new and unique ways.
បទសម្ភាសន៍ទេវតារចនា
9 សំណួរ
After studying product design at Tama Art University, I joined MURAYAMA INC. as a display designer.
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
After studying product design at Tama Art University, I joined MURAYAMA INC. as a display designer.
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
I have loved drawing since I was a child. I could look at a flat picture of a product, such as furniture, tableware, or a cartoon character, and imagine and express its three-dimensional shape and the unseen underside of the product. In the same way, I think display design is fun and interesting to show various aspects of objects and people.
03What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
MURAYAMA INC. has a wide range of business fields. If you have a clear idea of what you want to do, please speak up. For those who want to experience a variety of work, please be aware of finding your own rewarding work. I did not have much knowledge of displays when I joined the company. MURAYAMA INC. has the soil to accept a variety of designers.
04What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
I often use the ocean. Someday, I would like to participate in activities to clean up the ocean. This is also to protect wild birds, which I cherish. I am looking for a tangible way to work on preserving the natural environment through design. I believe that this will lead to protecting the lives of myself and the people around me.
05What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
As professionals in space creation, we want to provide visitors with a pleasant experience in the most efficient way possible. That is why we must not forget "Less is More". It is important to strike a balance between aesthetics and functionality.
06Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
I am interested in both traditional Japanese culture and Japanese pop culture. The spirit of Japan can be found in both the traditional Japanese technique of "Mitate" and deformed cartoon character representation. Both are expressed by breaking down elements, simplifying them, and interpreting them in new ways. I use this process as a reference for my designs.
07How do you define design, what is design for you?
Design is my way of connecting with society. Through design, I can help people. It may make someone smile, heal them, or sometimes even connect people to each other. I feel that design has unlimited possibilities.
08Where do you think the design field is headed next?
The field of spatial design is rapidly expanding. The new field is virtual reality, an era in which the insubstantial is made visible. Because the value of design is also insubstantial and invisible, the social value of design should be visualized through more essential proposals and concrete solutions.
09Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
MURAYAMA INC. is a team of professionals who create spaces and communications. Its services include planning, design, supervision, production, and construction of displays for promotion, branding, public relations, cultural / public projects, and entertainment. The creators' policy is to create unique spaces, weave unforgettable stories, and provide novel inspiration. Feeling inspired by the ever-changing world around them, they create novel experiences to inspire others. This has been their policy for 120 years. With finely honed skills and creative points of view, they seek to inspire in new and unique ways.
បទសម្ភាសន៍អ្នករចនា
9 សំណួរ
I became a display designer because I noticed that the way things look changes depending on where they are placed. I see the potential in the way objects and people change under the influence of their surroundings.
01Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?
I became a display designer because I noticed that the way things look changes depending on where they are placed. I see the potential in the way objects and people change under the influence of their surroundings.
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
MURAYAMA INC. is a team of professionals who create spaces and communications. Its services include planning, design, supervision, production, and construction of displays for promotion, branding, public relations, cultural / public projects, and entertainment. The creators' policy is to create unique spaces, weave unforgettable stories, and provide novel inspiration. Feeling inspired by the ever-changing world around them, they create novel experiences to inspire others. This has been their policy for 120 years. With finely honed skills and creative points of view, they seek to inspire in new and unique ways.
03What is "design" for you?
Design is my way of connecting with society. Through design, I can help people. It may make someone smile, heal them, or sometimes even connect people to each other. I feel that design has unlimited possibilities.
04Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
My design process is, first, to be self-directed and sympathetic to others, second, to think carefully about visual communication, and third, to strike a balance between aesthetics and functionality.
05How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
The field of spatial design is rapidly expanding. The new field is virtual reality, an era in which the insubstantial is made visible. Because the value of design is also insubstantial and invisible, the social value of design should be visualized through more essential proposals and concrete solutions.
06Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?
I am interested in both traditional Japanese culture and Japanese pop culture. The spirit of Japan can be found in both the traditional Japanese technique of "Mitate" and deformed cartoon character representation. Both are expressed by breaking down elements, simplifying them, and interpreting them in new ways. I use this process as a reference for my designs.
07Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Growth is often a painful process. Don't think of the client's request as a negation of your design. It is best if you enjoy the process of working together to solve problems. Let's not be too hasty and deal with the situation calmly.
08What is your "golden rule" in design?
As professionals in space creation, we want to provide visitors with a pleasant experience in the most efficient way possible. That is why we must not forget "Less is More". It is important to strike a balance between aesthetics and functionality.
09What are your future plans? What is next for you?
I often use the ocean. Someday, I would like to participate in activities to clean up the ocean. This is also to protect wild birds, which I cherish. I am looking for a tangible way to work on preserving the natural environment through design. I believe that this will lead to protecting the lives of myself and the people around me.
A' Design Award គឺជាពានរង្វាន់រចនាល្អអន្តរជាតិដែលវាយតម្លៃដោយគណៈកម្មការ។ ចូលរួមក្នុង A' Design Award ដើម្បីទទួលបានឱកាសក្នុងការទទួលស្គាល់ដោយគុណសម្បត្តិ ទទួលបានកិត្តិនាម កិត្តិយស និងការផ្សព្វផ្សាយសម្រាប់ការងាររបស់អ្នក។ ដាក់ស្នាដៃរបស់អ្នកសម្រាប់ A' Design Award ហើយប្រកួតប្រជែងដើម្បីឈ្នះ A' Design Prize ដ៏គោរពរាប់អាន។