Responsible Instructors

“Let’s build a bamboo dome, the space structure of the future, together in Indonesia!”
Takaaki Bando,
Professor, Department of Science of Design
Engaged in the research and development of lightweight polyhedric structures through the synergistic theory of Richard Buckminster Fuller; presented a dome-shaped LED illumination at the Hannover Messe 2008 held in Germany in April 2008.
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“Let’s develop daily necessities for the major developed countries that take advantage of the characteristics of EDS bamboo.”
Shingo Miyajima,
Professor, Department of Science of Design
Engaged in planning work from product planning to concept, styling, distribution, and promotion; in recent years has been active mainly with local governments around Japan in the research of brands and product design.
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“Let’s connect nature and people by building new spaces with bamboo and various shapes with bamboo.”
Isamu Miyashita,
Professor, Department of Architecture
Engaged in contemporary architectural research; has designed various facilities at the Musashino Art University, including the Workshop for Glass, Common Carving and Sculpture Workroom, Building 12, and Building 2; researches new architectural space and diverse architectural shapes.
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“I hope this project spreads roots around the world, just like bamboo.”
Shinichi Ito,
Associate Professor, Department of Industrial, Interior, and Craft Design
Gave instruction on furniture design in the Republic of Ghana as a member of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers; engaged in research on the desirable form of product design; involved in a project to export wooden products made in Ghana.
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