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Industry and Industry of Design
Last update date December 22, 2023
Outline of design industry
We carry out design industry-academia collaboration program with the cooperation of educational institutions for the purpose of supporting product development of small and medium-sized enterprises in the city.
In the Design Industry-Academia Collaboration Program, small and medium-sized enterprises that are considering new developments in their own technologies, products, products, etc. present product planning themes, while students of educational institutions use their strengths such as their sensibilities and ideas.
Industry and Industry of Design
Status of Initiatives in FY2022
The 2022 Design Industry-Academia Collaboration Program is in progress on the following seven themes.
| Implementation theme | Implementing companies | Collaborative educational institutions |
|---|---|---|
| Product development that takes advantage of the characteristics of wave cardboard | Shinano Paper Industries Co., Ltd. | Sagami Women's University |
| Design of a small original table made of sheet metal | Oumi Co., Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Planning and design of promotion aiming to increase sales | Boston Shokai Co., Ltd. | Yokohama Digital Arts College |
| Planning and design of event promotion for Aozora Factory | NPO Aozora Factory | Yokohama Digital Arts College |
| Promotion of fabric heater technology for BtoB. | Three-High Co., Ltd. | Yokohama Design School |
| Design of "Shadowless Light" | Shibakawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | Shonan Institute of Technology |
| Dissemination of Kanazawa Ward | NPO Aozora Factory | Yokohama City University |
For more information, please refer to the following page.
Implementation status in previous fiscal year
Implementation Programs for FY2021
In FY2021, a total of six themes were implemented.
| Implementation theme | Implementing companies | Collaborative educational institutions |
|---|---|---|
| Design of novelty goods that utilize precision molding technology | PIM-U, Inc. | Sagami Women's University |
| Proposal of high value-added products using packaging materials for packaging | Shinano Paper Industries Co., Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Booths for store and commercial space design exhibitions, advertising design | Octanolm Japan Co., Ltd. | Yokohama Digital Arts College |
| Promotion for the Aozora Factory Event | NPO Aozora Factory | Yokohama Digital Arts College |
| Create content for an information web magazine that enhances the local value of Kanazawa Ward | NPO Aozora Factory | Yokohama City University |
| Manufacturing utilizing waste materials generated in the printing process | Sanyo Printing Co., Ltd. | Kanto Gakuin University |
Implementation Program for FY2020
In fiscal 2020, we implemented a program with a total of five themes.
| Implementation theme | Implementing companies | Collaborative educational institutions |
|---|---|---|
| Planning and design of furniture using wood waste wood | Shina Decoration Co., Ltd. | Sagami Women's University |
| Production of original miscellaneous goods using printed circuit board waste | Shoko Photo Service Co., Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Store promotion of aesthetic salon (planning and design of sales promotion tools) | Esthetic Salon Grand Soleil | Yokohama Digital Arts College |
| Planning and design promotion tools for Aozora Factory events | NPO Aozora Factory | Yokohama Digital Arts College |
| Created a corporate database for LINKAI Yokohama Kanazawa | LINKAI Yokohama Kanazawa | Yokohama City University |
Implementation Programs for FY2019
In fiscal 2019, a total of four themes were implemented.
| Implementation theme | Implementing companies | Collaborative educational institutions |
|---|---|---|
| Design of tables using bend glass and peripheral miscellaneous goods | Toyosumi Gakko Glass Co., Ltd. | Sagami Women's University |
| Product and store promotion planning and design | Mayunowa LLC | Yokohama Digital Arts College |
| Development of original products using cardboard | Daiko Paper Industries Co., Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Promotion for the Aozora Factory in October | NPO Aozora Factory | Yokohama City University |
Implementation Program for FY2018
In fiscal 2018, a total of six themes were implemented.
| Implementation theme | Implementing companies | Collaborative educational institutions |
|---|---|---|
| Promotion plan and expression of coating robot system | Nippon Steel Koei Co., Ltd. | Yokohama Digital Arts College |
| Product package design and promotion planning/expression | Holly Co., Ltd. | Yokohama Digital Arts College |
| Decorative design for digital signage monitors according to the application | Core Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Aozora Factory Promotion Plan and Expression | NPO Aozora Factory | Yokohama City University |
| Household goods made with sheet metal technology to make everyday life more convenient | Oumi Co., Ltd. | Sagami Women's University |
| Production of company introduction video as a corporate promotion | Auss Co., Ltd. | Yokohama System Kogakuin College |
Implementation Program for FY2017
In fiscal 2017, a total of five themes were implemented.
| Implementation theme | Implementing companies | Collaborative educational institutions |
|---|---|---|
| New Planar Speaker Applications and Design | Dream Co., Ltd. | Sagami Women's University |
| Manufacturing videos for companies | Unipar, Inc. | Yokohama System Kogakuin College |
| Original product design by photo etching | Ko-ken Chemical Co., Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Lava Kiln Reel Oven Catalog and Promotion Video Production | Kushi Sawa Electric Works, Ltd. | Yokohama Digital Arts College |
| Technical Show Yokohama's Yokohama Monozukuri Zone App | Industrial Technology Support Center | Iwasaki Gakuen College of Information Science |
Implementation Program for FY2016
In fiscal 2016, a total of six themes were implemented.
| Implementation theme | Implementing companies | Collaborative educational institutions |
|---|---|---|
| Box design using sheet metal processing technology | Suzumi Co., Ltd. | Sagami Women's University |
| Cycling chain cover design | Chata Co., Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Emergency shower booth decoration design and picto design | Able Yamauchi Co., Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Promotional video of winch for unloading scaffolding construction site | Unipar, Inc. | Yokohama System Kogakuin College |
| Restaurant subzero customer promotion proposal and production | International Cuisine Subzero | Yokohama Digital Arts College |
| New product design using 3D printers and casting technology | Asahi Casting & Metal Industry Co., Ltd. | Yokohama Art University |
Implementation Program for FY2015
In fiscal 2015, a total of seven themes were implemented.
| Implementation theme | Implementing companies | Collaborative educational institutions |
|---|---|---|
| Chair design using sheet metal processing technology | Oumi Co., Ltd. | Sagami Women's University |
| Blanding made a workshop | Sasaki Seal Factory, Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Space design created by workshop | Sasaki Seal Factory, Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Product design that combines precision sheet metal processing and scarves | Ochiai Seisakusho Co., Ltd. and Maru Suzu Sangyo Co., Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Production of a video introducing water treatment technology microbubbles | Hinode Sangyo Co., Ltd. | Yokohama System Kogakuin College |
| A comprehensive catalog design for wedding restaurants | Hillside garden | Yokohama Digital Arts College |
| New product design using 3D printers and casting technology | Asahi Casting & Metal Industry Co., Ltd. | Yokohama Art University |
Implementation Program for FY2014
In fiscal 2014, a total of six themes were implemented.
| Implementation theme | Implementing companies | Collaborative educational institutions |
|---|---|---|
| A project to create a future shape that no one can do with foam steel | First Form Co., Ltd. | Sagami Women's University |
| A promotional video that enhances the brand image of a water treatment company | Hinode Sangyo Co., Ltd. | Yokohama System Kogakuin College |
| Handmade dim sum product package design | Naka Foods Co., Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Excellent design using in-house machinery and equipment, mainly sheet metal processing | Oumi Co., Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Proposal of wood stove sales promotion tools | Nippon Steel Koei Co., Ltd. | Yokohama Digital Arts College |
| Package design for all-purpose cooking utensils | (Yes) Yamada Kogyosho | Yokohama Art University |
Implementation Program for FY2013
In fiscal 2013, a total of five themes were implemented.
| Implementation theme | Implementing companies | Collaborative educational institutions |
|---|---|---|
| Production of sales promotion tools for wood stoves | Nippon Steel Koei Co., Ltd. | Yokohama Digital Arts College |
| Production of "Painting Robot" introduction animation | Nippon Steel Koei Co., Ltd. | Yokohama System Kogakuin College |
| Proposal of ideas for "Developing new products using cardboard" | ISHIKAWA CORPORATION | Sagami Women's University |
| Design proposal for "solar panel mount" | Guys Company, Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Proposal of naming and marketing promotion image of “all-purpose cooking utensils” | (Yes) Yamada Kogyosho | Yokohama Art University |
Implementation Program for FY2012
In fiscal 2012, a total of 11 themes were implemented.
Implementation theme | Implementing companies | Collaborative educational institutions |
|---|---|---|
| Proposals for planning and design of bread sales promotion | Uchikipan Co., Ltd. | Takagi Gakuen Women's High School |
| Proposal of school uniform design based on student ideas | Kanehara Co., Ltd. | Sagami Women's University |
| Proposal for personal business card design | Sanyo Printing Co., Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Proposal of Karinto's package design | Giro (shop name "Hamaraku") | Takagi Gakuen Women's High School |
| Proposal of package design for plant vitality | Septtowan Co., Ltd. | Sagami Women's University |
| Proposal of a design that takes into account practical use of LED lights for disaster prevention | Septtowan Co., Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Creating a homepage that expresses our corporate philosophy | Daniel Co., Ltd. | Yokohama System Kogakuin College |
| Proposals for a jazz live house design that attracts young people | BarBarBar | Yokohama Art University |
| Proposal of package design for products such as shijimi and clams | Santoku Co., Ltd. | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology |
| Proposal of "nabe" design for young people | (Yes) Yamada Kogyosho | Yokohama Art University |
Acceptance of internships for design students | Masuda Crafts | No collaborative educational institution |
Product development utilizing the characteristics of 3D printing | Inks, Inc. | Yokohama Art University |
Product development using cardboard and wood box scraps | ISHIKAWA CORPORATION | Sagami Women's University |
Implementation Program for FY2011
In fiscal 2011, we conducted an industry-academia collaboration program with two themes.
In addition, in addition to the efforts being implemented through open call for participants, the collaboration of three themes was realized by Motoichi mediating companies and educational institutions.
| Implementation theme | Implementing companies | Collaborative educational institutions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposals for gifts, miscellaneous goods, and accessories handled at the Red Brick Shop of Daniel Co., Ltd. | Daniel Co., Ltd. | Sagami Women's University | ||
| (1)Proposals for anniversary products and packages (2)More personalized petit gift products, planning, etc. | Ariake Co., Ltd. | Sagami Women's University | ||
Proposals for new marine products packages for young people | Nishihisa Co., Ltd. | Kanto Gakuin University | ||
Production of PR programs for cross-industry exchange meetings | ＹＴＰ Sanyo Printing Co., Ltd. | Kanazawa Sogo High School | ||
Proposal of brochure design for a Western confectionery store | Fransuyama | Kanagawa Prefectural College of Industrial Technology | ||
Project Implementation Status Report
Proposals for new marine products packages for young people
Through the mediation of Motoichi, a collaboration project between Nishihisa Co., Ltd., which handles marine products and dried foods, and Kanto Gakuin University, which has concluded a comprehensive agreement with Motoichi on industry, academia-government collaboration, has been realized.
In order to solve the problem of Nishihisa Co., Ltd.'s `` I want to incorporate the sense of young people into our products to expand the market '', Dr. Yuki Jinno of Kanto Gakuin University's Department of Human Environmental Design, will be the representative for students of the department. A competition was held for "Design Planning for Nishihisa Co., Ltd."
Production of PR programs for cross-industry exchange meetings
Through the intermediary of the city, YTP, which includes 20 companies from Kanazawa Sangyo housing complex in Yokohama participated, Sanyo Printing Co., Ltd., which handles total advertising for Kanazawa Sangyo housing complex, and Kanazawa Sogo High School, located in Kanazawa Ward.
Proposal of brochure design for a Western confectionery store
Through the intermediary of Motoichi, a collaboration project between the long-established pastry shop Fransuyama in Yokohama, and the Prefectural College of Industrial Technology, which trains design engineers at manufacturing sites, has been realized.
Implementation Program for FY2010
In fiscal 2010, the following theme was implemented.
| Implementation theme | Implementing companies | Collaborative educational institutions |
|---|---|---|
| The hand towel pattern of the original brand in the store. | KISSE CO., LTD. | Sagami Women's University |
Please refer to the above initiatives in the report.
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2010 Design Industry-Academia Report (PDF: 2,410KB)
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