Exploring the Creativity of Interior Designers

In this talk series, designer Kenmei Nagaoka will engage in dialogue with the guests, while architect Takayoshi Hiranuma will moderate. The series invites creators from diverse fields to discuss their current perspectives within their respective domains, fostering a cross-disciplinary approach to design.

Now in its fourth year, this year's series focuses on designers active in interior and spatial design, offering insights rarely heard elsewhere.

The guest on Friday, February 20, is Shigeki Hattori, representative of 'graf,' a creative collective based in Osaka. 'graf' is active across a broad spectrum, from furniture, spatial, and product design to graphics, food, and art. Their work is rooted in community, guided by the keyword 'structure for living.'

The guest on Saturday, February 21, is interior designer Hisae Igarashi. Her work spans interior design, spatial design for shops such as 'TSUMORI CHISATO' and 'LuncH,' furniture, installations, and product development. Her designs are characterized by their warmth, leveraging the inherent qualities of materials.

While we often encounter the work of interior designers, opportunities to hear directly from them are rare. This event promises to be an intimate glimpse into their creative process. The talk series comprises four sessions, with upcoming installments in March featuring spatial designer Yusuke Seki and product/spatial designer Teruhiro Yanagihara.



D&DEPARTMENT x AAF Lecture Series
Continuous Talk Event (Interior Designer Edition)
Friday, February 20 | Shigeki Hattori
Saturday, February 21 | Hisae Igarashi
Saturday, March 21 | Yusuke Seki
Sunday, March 22 | Teruhiro Yanagihara

(Common to all sessions)
Speaker | Kenmei Nagaoka
Moderator | Takayoshi Hiranuma
Time | Doors Open 6:30 PM / Start 7:00 PM - End 8:30 PM
Reception | 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Venue | D&DEPARTMENT OSAKA 4F
2-9-14 Minami-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka
Admission | ¥1,000
Registration | Via website
www.d.aaf.ac

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Shigeki Hattori
Born in 1970 in Osaka Prefecture. Representative Director, Creative Director, and Designer at 'graf.' After working at an interior shop and a design firm, he co-founded '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 skills to social initiatives such as regional revitalization. Professor at the Department of Information Design, Faculty of Art and Design, Kyoto University of Art and Design.

Hisae Igarashi
Born in Tokyo. Worked at Kuramata Design Office from 1986 to 1991. Established Igarashi Design Studio in 1993. Her work ranges from commercial space design to product development, including installations, furniture, products, and playground equipment for childcare facilities. Her scope extends to 'clothing, food, housing, and education,' adhering to a philosophy of contemporary design. Juror for the Good Design Award, Professor at Musashino Art University.