Haruka Misawa

Designer
After graduating from the Interior Design Course of Musashino Art University and working at the design office nendo, she joined Hara Design Institute at Nippon Design Center in 2009.
She founded Misawa Design Institute in 2014. Misawa Design Institute use an experimental approach, attempting to observe the principles behind things and visualize the unknown possibilities to be found there.
Her major works include “waterscape,” which reconstructed the underwater environment into a new landscape; “Doshi,” which explored the possibilities of paper as never before; “WHO ARE WE,” a mobile exhibition kit for the National Museum of Nature and Science; “Just by,” The 25th Yusaku Kamekura Design Award Exhibition; and “UENO PLANET,” which visualized the hidden charm of the Ueno Zoo.
https://misawa.ndc.co.jp/

Hida Sangyo Co., Ltd.

Against the backdrop of the eternal forest and the continuous culture of craftsmanship dating back to the Asuka period (c.7th century), in 1920 a group of like-minded locals eager for the development of the region began making bentwood furniture using beech, then considered to be useless wood.
Thanks to the single-minded effort and determination of our predecessors, Hida has developed into one of Japanʼ s most iconic furniture producing regions.The Heart and Skill of Craftsmen means keeping people in mind, continuity over time, perfecting our art, and walking with the forest.Just as we have sent out furniture into the world that emphasizes the charm of knots and Japanese cedar, we will continue to explore forest resources, be a driving force for their utilization, and bring the warmth of wood to peopleʼ s lives.Desiring a place where new creations are possible, a place that draws people together with its charm, our vision is to make Hida, the birthplace of the company, hallowed ground for woodworkers.
https://hidasangyo.com/

Akiko Okada
President, Hida Sangyo Co., Ltd.