MURAYAMA INC.

About MURAYAMA INC.

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.

Winner of the A' Design Award.
Specialized in Trade Show Design.
Original Design.
Creative, Diligent and Innovative.

Interview with MURAYAMA INC.

Could 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.

Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

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.

Which 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.

How 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.

Where 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.

Could 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.

What 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.

What 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.

Designer of the Day Interview with MURAYAMA INC.

Could 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.

How 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.

What 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.

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

It is best if you enjoy the process of working together to solve problems.

What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?

What 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.

Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?

What 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.