Makoto Tanijiri | On Friday, April 26, "THINK_26" will be held with Shigeki Hattori, representative of graf.
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What motivates activities that transcend categories and defy convention?
THINK_26 featuring Shigeki Hattori, Representative of graf
This month's THINK is held over two consecutive weeks!──Double FamousFollowing THINK25 on Friday, April 19th, the 26th THINK will featuregrafShigeki Hattori, representative of graf.
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Text by TANIJIRI Makoto (suppose design office)
Photographs by Kazue Kawase
Exploring the Origins of graf's Founding
graf is a creative unit bringing together creators from diverse fields, including designers and furniture makers. Their activities range from manufacturing and selling original furniture and products to proposing new values for living through various perspectives such as spatial design, graphic design, and food, all centered around the keyword "Structure for Living."
Since 2009, they have launched initiatives like "Fantastic Market" with primary producers, and are currently developing community-based projects that connect regions. What drives their activities that transcend categories and defy convention?
We aim to delve into the origins that led Mr. Hattori to establish graf. We look forward to your attendance.
Shigeki HATTORI
Representative of graf, Creative Director, Designer. Born in 1970 in Osaka Prefecture. After studying sculpture at an art university, he worked at an interior shop and a design firm before co-founding graf in 1998 with friends he met at an interior shop.
He engages in design related to architecture and interiors, as well as branding direction. In recent years, he has also applied his abilities to social activities such as regional revitalization.
Professor, Department of Information Design, Kyoto University of Art and Design.
http://www.graf-d3.com/
Date | Friday, April 26, 2013
Doors open 19:00, Start 19:30 - 21:30, After-party 21:30 - 22:30
Venue | suppose design office 3F, 15-1 Funairi Honmachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Inquiries | Tel. 082-961-3000 / think@suppose.jp
Fee | 1000 yen (No reservation required)
* Seating for 100 people, standing room thereafter.
* Following the talk, an after-party will be held from 21:30. A casual reception with Mr. Shigeki Hattori is planned.
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* Past talk shows can be viewed on USTREAM. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/think-suppose