About

After completing a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he pursued a PhD in Innovation Design Engineering at the Royal College of Art in London, earning a doctorate in Design Engineering. In 2015, he founded Tangent in London, where he oversees both the creative direction and overall business. Since 2020, he has also served as a Project Associate Professor at the University of Tokyo’s Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, and in the following year established Tangent Japan. Bridging engineering and design, Europe and Japan, and business and academia, he continues to position Tangent uniquely while leading new challenges to create value for the future.

東京大学大学院航空宇宙工学専攻修士課程修了後、英国ロイヤル・カレッジ・オブ・アートIDE専攻博士課程を経て、デザイン工学博士号を取得。2015年、ロンドンにてTangentを創業し、クリエイティブと事業全体の指揮を執る。2020年より東京大学先端科学技術研究センター・特任准教授を兼務し、翌年にはTangent Japanを設立。工学とデザイン、欧州と日本、ビジネスとアカデミアなど、異なる領域を繋ぎながら、Tangentを常にユニークなポジションへと導き、新しい価値を創出するための挑戦を続ける。

After graduating from Chiba University with a degree in Design Engineering, he worked for six years as a product designer at a telecommunications equipment manufacturer, gaining experience in fields that demand durability and functionality. He then joined a consumer electronics startup and a lifestyle goods company, where he was involved in the development of IoT devices and lifestyle products. His responsibilities ranged from concept planning and design to enclosure engineering and branding, covering the entire process of bringing products to market. Since 2022, he has been part of Tangent, where he leads a wide variety of creative projects, from product and exhibition design to the launch of new brands.

千葉大学デザイン工学科卒業後、通信機器メーカーにて業務用機器のプロダクトデザインに6年間従事。堅牢さや機能性を求められる領域で経験を積み、その後、家電スタートアップや生活雑貨メーカーでIoT製品やライフスタイル商品の開発を担当。企画からデザイン、筐体設計、ブランディングまで幅広い業務を経験し、製品を市場に届けるプロセス全体に携わった。2022年よりTangentに参画し、プロダクトデザイン、展示デザインから、新たなブランドの立ち上げまで、様々なクリエイティブプロジェクトをリードしている。

After graduating from Musashino Art University with a degree in Spatial Design, she studied under artist Asao Tokolo. She then completed an MA in Material Futures at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, focusing on sustainable and speculative design. Following her studies, she developed independent projects that bridged art and design, expanding her practice through diverse international collaborations with a focus on addressing social issues and exploring new modes of expression. Since 2021, she has been part of Tangent, where she works across graphic design, UI/UX, exhibition planning, and production management.

武蔵野美術大学空間演出デザイン学科卒業後、美術家・野老朝雄に師事。ロンドン芸術大学 Central Saint Martins MA Material Futuresにてサステナブルデザインやスペキュラティブデザインを学ぶ。卒業後はアートとデザインを横断する自主活動を展開、国際的な視点で多様なプロジェクトを通じて、社会課題への応答や新しい表現手法の探求を軸に活動を広げた。2021年よりTangentに参画し、グラフィック、UI/UX、展示構成、制作管理など幅広いデザイン業務を担当している。

After graduating from Waseda University with a degree in Law, she joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, where she worked on the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and cultural diplomacy initiatives. She later completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomatic Studies at the University of Oxford. Drawing on her experience in international negotiations and cultural exchange, she served as Manager of the International Relations Department at the Tokyo International Film Festival, contributing to the development of global networks. In 2024, she joined Tangent, where she is responsible for overall management, overseeing everything from project operations to business development, while helping to build an organizational foundation that supports stronger creativity.

早稲田大学法学部卒業後、外務省に入省し、G7外相会合や日本文化発信業務に従事。その後、オックスフォード大学Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomatic Studiesを修了。国際舞台での交渉や文化交流の経験を活かし、東京国際映画祭では国際関係部門マネージャーを務め、海外とのネットワーク構築に携わった。2024年よりTangentに参画し、全社のマネジメントを担当。プロジェクト管理から事業展開まで幅広く携わり、よりよいクリエイティブのための組織づくりにも貢献している。

After graduating from the University of Tokyo with a degree in Economics, she joined McKinsey & Company, where she worked on business process improvement and corporate strategy across a wide range of industries. She later moved to Nihon Agri Inc., managing operations at its local subsidiary in Thailand, gaining hands-on experience in global business management. In 2021, she became independent, focusing on project management in the creative field. She served as Festival Administrator for KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival before joining Tangent in 2023. She is currently engaged in the Craft x Tech project, leveraging international networks to drive management and collaboration.

東京大学経済学部卒業後、マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニーに入社。幅広い業界の業務改善や経営戦略に携わった後、株式会社日本農業にてタイ現地法人の運営に従事。グローバルな視点から事業運営を経験し、2021年に独立してクリエイティブ領域のプロジェクトマネジメントを軸に活動。KYOTOGRAPHIE京都国際写真祭ではフェスティバルアドミニストレーターを務め、2023年よりTangentに参画。現在はCraft x Techプロジェクトを中心に、国際的なネットワークを生かしたマネジメントを行っている。

After graduating from Keio University with a degree in Literature, she joined Johnson & Johnson in 2017 and completed the Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP). She contributed to strengthening corporate management through work in administration, accounting, and finance. From 2021, she worked at Novartis Pharma, where she was responsible for FP&A, including budgeting and business planning. Drawing on her experience in both business and finance, she joined Tangent in 2023. She now supports organizational operations and project activities, focusing on building a sustainable management framework through her work in the back office.

慶應義塾大学文学部卒業後、2017年ジョンソン・エンド・ジョンソンに入社し、FLDP（Finance Leadership Development Program）を修了。経営管理・経理・財務に携わり、経営基盤の強化に貢献。2021年からはノバルティスファーマにてFP&A業務を担当し、予算編成や事業計画に従事。ビジネスとファイナンスの両面から培った経験をもとに、2023年よりTangentに参画。バックオフィスを中心に組織運営とプロジェクト活動を支え、持続可能な運営体制づくりに携わっている。

After graduating from Tokyo Zokei University with a degree in Design, she joined TRUNK Inc., working under Toshiki Kiriyama on the production of international design events and trade fairs. For more than ten years, she gained extensive experience in projects overseas, building a strong international network and deep familiarity with global design trends. In 2018, she became independent, managing and promoting exhibitions and product launches with a focus on design, craft, and art, while also creating platforms that connect creativity and society. In 2024, she joined Tangent, where she is responsible for communications and is dedicated to strengthening networks both inside and outside the organization.

東京造形大学デザイン学科卒業後、株式会社TRUNKに入社し、桐山登士樹のもとで国際デザインイベントや見本市のプロデュースに従事。10年以上にわたり海外を中心に多様なプロジェクトを経験し、国際的なネットワークとデザインの潮流に精通した。2018年に独立し、デザイン・工芸・アートを軸に、展覧会や国際見本市などのマネジメントやPR活動を幅広く展開。クリエイティブと社会をつなぐ場づくりにも取り組む。2024年よりTangentに参画し、広報業務を担当しながら、社内外のネットワーク構築に力を注いでいる。