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Representative, DESIGNART INC.

AOKI Akio

  • Creative Director

He served as director of a design event in 2005 and launched MIRU DESIGN in 2009. Leveraging a network of creators across art, architecture, interior, product, and fashion, he plans and produces corporate branding and exhibition projects.

From 2015 to 2019 he was Creative Director of ASAHIKAWA DESIGN WEEK, and since 2017 he has served as director of DESIGNART TOKYO, one of Japan’s largest design and art festivals attracting over 200,000 visitors. He has done product direction for more trees, the forest‑conservation organization chaired by Ryuichi Sakamoto, produced “Description for,” which compiles the latest information and maps for the Milan Salone, and promoted public‑art support activities such as the “1% for Art” initiative.

I am deeply honored that, with my family roots in Osaka, I can join in 2025 with the people of Osaka and creators gathered from around the world. I aim to make this art & design roaming event one that leaves international visitors feeling genuinely delighted, discovering new insights, and wanting to return to Japan and the Kansai region. I will also create opportunities that serve as an emotional entry point for those who normally feel distant from art and design. Through the Expo, I hope to help bring high‑quality craftsmanship and original works closer to more people worldwide.

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