Co-creating Cultures for the Future Week
The Power of Design to Create New Traditions: Shaping the Future of Lifestyles Agenda 2025 Co-Creation Program
Shape New World Initiative
[Hypothesis for the Future in 2050]A future where everyone can freely design their own lives and cultures.
Our lifestyles encompass a wide range—from fashion to UX design. While they are rooted in traditions based on ergonomics and history, they are constantly evolving in response to social changes and technological advancements. In this program, we will explore the future of lifestyles in collaboration with leading young creators.
Discussion
- Art
- Cultural arts
- Local community revitalisation
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking is available from the 2-month advance draw. Please check the site below for the timing of the booking start.
Please note that bookings may not be available due to the status.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
Please watch the Virtual Studio if you are outside the venue.
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Agenda2025
Co-created Programme
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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2025.04.29[Tue]
14:00 ～ 16:00
(Venue Open 13:30)
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- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
When we consider the essence of lifestyle as “self-expression and mutual understanding” and “the design of everyday surroundings,” its scope stretches from fashion to smartphone apps. In an era of rapidly advancing digital technologies and shifting environments, what are the things that change—and what are the things that remain unchanged? We will engage in discussions with a diverse group of creators, including a fashion designer who leads the world with original ideas, an entrepreneur who upcycles traditional Japanese kimonos, a creative producer who spans research and development, and a designer specializing in smartphone app UX. Together, we will explore how we can design the future of “lifestyle.”
Cast
Moderator
Ayano Sasaki
Representative Director, Catalyst Kyushu (General Incorporated Association)
With the vision of transforming Kyushu into “the Switzerland of Asia,” they connect Kyushu and the wider world through business and talent exchange. After graduating from Kyushu University, they earned a master’s degree in International Relations from the Schwarzman Scholars program at Tsinghua University. Following three and a half years at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), they founded Catalyst Kyushu. They also serve as Curator of the Global Shapers Community Fukuoka, spearheading diverse initiatives to ensure a sustainable and prosperous Kyushu for future generations.
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Speakers
Jenny Lai
NOT
Jenny Lai is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and has built her career working globally, from Amsterdam to Mexico City to South Africa. She cultivated her craft through guidance under acclaimed fashion brands such as Viktor & Rolf, Boudicca, Bibhu Mohapatra, and Carla Fernandez. In 2011, she founded her independent fashion brand, NOT, where she creates innovative designs that inspire playfulness, individuality, and confidence. Jenny is also passionate about designing custom performance-wear for world-renowned musicians and dancers, pushing the boundaries of interdisciplinary performance.
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Aya Murakami
Ay inc.
Driven by a passion for African studies, she has been involved in organizing and managing entrepreneurship development programs and even launched her own venture, selling clothing made by women in Congo. In 2019, she founded her apparel brand, Ay. Today, with a mission to "reweave culture," she leads Ay, a cultural brand dedicated to embracing, unraveling, and reshaping Japanese traditions. Her work includes developing clothing and accessories made from upcycled Meisen kimonos and products that integrate local traditional crafts.
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Gabriel A. Vergara II
Multidisciplinary Designer and Creative Producer
Gabriel Vergara II is a multidisciplinary designer, creative producer, and design manager with over a decade of experience, including education at Central Saint Martins. His work has been exhibited internationally, and he has collaborated with award-winning studios such as Pentagram, Google ATAP, AfroditiKrassa, and Yuri Suzuki on projects for brands like Disney Imagineering, IKEA, LUMA Arles and Audi. He currently consults as a creative producer at Google Arts & Culture, partnering with global institutions and leading artists and designers on emerging tech and culture.
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Thihan Cho Oo
Human Interface Designer
Meet Thihan, a talented designer from Myanmar with a deep passion for crafting elegant digital products and creating innovative user interactions. His love for typography and visual design enables him to deliver holistic experiences that seamlessly combine beauty and functionality. Thihan began his design journey in the advertising industry before transitioning into digital product design. He is currently the Lead Product Designer at TikTok (Singapore), where he leads the design of payment-related features within the TikTok app. Before joining TikTok, he spent five years at Grab as a Lead Product Designer, focusing on FinTech innovations. During his tenure at Grab, Thihan played a pivotal role in launching several successful products across Southeast Asia for Grab Financial Group. He later joined an experimental tech division within Grab Financial Group, leading the design of groundbreaking products like Earn+ (an investment platform) and Grab’s Web3 wallet. Beyond his core responsibilities, Thihan contributed to the evolution of the Grab Design System and spearheaded AI-driven tech innovations. A natural collaborator, Thihan thrives in cross-functional environments, always pushing boundaries to create impactful and innovative user experiences.
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Co-creating Cultures for the Future Week
The Power of Design to Create New Traditions: Shaping the Future of Lifestyles Agenda 2025 Co-Creation Program
[Hypothesis for the Future in 2050]A future where everyone can freely design their own lives and cultures.
Our lifestyles encompass a wide range—from fashion to UX design. While they are rooted in traditions based on ergonomics and history, they are constantly evolving in response to social changes and technological advancements. In this program, we will explore the future of lifestyles in collaboration with leading young creators.
-
2025.04.29[Tue]
14:00～16:00
(Venue Open 13:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking is available from the 2-month advance draw. Please check the site below for the timing of the booking start.
Please note that bookings may not be available due to the status.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
Please watch the Virtual Studio if you are outside the venue.
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