DESIGN TALKS plus S02E05 · Communication through Sound

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With more and more foreign tourists coming to Japan, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on the horizon, a pressing issue is creating smooth communication with visitors who speak a variety of different languages. At the same time, Japan's aging population has led to an increase in rates of hearing loss. This time, our guest is Shinichiro Nakaishi, a proponent of "universal sound design", which has applications to both these issues. Explore amazing new designs that promote communication through sound.

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1. 1 1. Touch2016-01-07 · 30mThe field of design is focused not only on the visual beauty of color and form, but also on the possibilities offered by texture. There are many words in the Japanese language to e
2. 2 2. Compact Design2016-01-14 · 30mAs Japanese society makes the transition from growth to maturity, people's desire for material objects is beginning to change. "Compact" has become a key word for those living with
3. 3 3. Dyeing2016-02-04 · 30mDown the centuries in Japan, traditional dyeing methods such as kusaki-zome, and shibori-zome have been used to produce a wide variety of designs. More recently, one new product de
4. 4 4. "En" (Connections)2016-02-11 · 30mJapan has always prized the concept of en. The word refers to the intangible connections that link people to one another, as well as to the events and objects around them, with eve
5. 5 5. Communication through Sound2016-03-03 · 30mWith more and more foreign tourists coming to Japan, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on the horizon, a pressing issue is creating smooth communication with visitors who speak a variety
6. 6 6. Design and Reconstruction2016-03-10 · 30mMarch 11, 2016 marks 5 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, which caused unprecedented damage. Since the disaster, designs related to products, construction, community bond
7. 7 7. Cha-no-yu (Teaism)2016-03-31 · 30mOne of the signature elements of traditional Japanese culture is cha-no-yu: the way of tea. It is a formal ritual of hospitality in which you make and serve matcha (powdered green
8. 8 8. Design Hunting in Aomori2016-04-01 · 30mOn "design hunting" episodes, our presenters head off to discover designs that are deeply rooted in local history and nature. This time Andy and Shaula explore Aomori Prefecture, a
9. 9 9. A Shift in Creation2016-04-14 · 30mAfter the Great East Japan Earthquake, a variety of designs appeared that re-examined and reshaped the relationship between people and objects. From projects that added new designs
10. 10 10. Japanese Design at Milano Design Week: Part 12016-05-18 · 30mThis week we begin a 2-part series on Italy's annual Milano Design Week. Every April, top designers and furniture makers display cutting edge interior designs at the Salone del Mob
11. 11 11. Japanese Design at Milano Design Week: Part 22016-05-26 · 30mThe 2nd episode in a 2-part series about the annual Milano Design Week, held every April. The Salone del Mobile is the world's biggest exhibition of international furniture and fea
12. 12 12. Boxes2016-06-09 · 30mFrom beautiful makeup boxes with gorgeous "maki-e" decorations to simple paulownia boxes that showcase the beauty of wood - box design has a long tradition in Japan. There are also
13. 13 13. Yosoou2016-06-16 · 30mToday's theme: Yosoou, the art of crafting one's appearance. Kimono are just one example of garments born from Japan's unique aesthetic, while recently fashion inspired by the imag
14. 14 14. Book Design2016-07-28 · 30mOur topic this time is book design. We explore every aspect of a book's physical properties: from the cover, to paper, printing and dimensions. The rise of the Internet and e-reade
15. 15 15. Design Hunting in Kochi2016-08-18 · 30mOn "design hunting" episodes, our presenters head off to discover designs that are deeply rooted in local history and nature. This time, Andy and Shaula explore Kochi Prefecture, o
16. 16 16. Tokyo Cityscapes2016-08-27 · 30mAs Tokyo prepares for the 2020 Olympics, the city stands on the threshold of enormous change. From the skyscrapers of central business hub Marunouchi, to the history and tradition
17. 17 17. Life Forms2016-09-01 · 30mRecently, an ecological approach to design has found its way into the global spotlight, with design elements and people interacting in harmony with their surroundings just as in a
18. 18 18. Kumu: Interlacing2016-09-08 · 30mThe Japanese verb "kumu" refers to the process of crossing and interlacing materials. From the traditional Japanese architecture most often seen in shrines and temples; and the art
19. 19 19. Mirrors2016-09-22 · 30mThe use of mirrors dates back almost as far as human history. As well as offering the practical benefits of reflection, these polished surfaces also hold a longstanding mystique. A
20. 20 20. Icons2016-10-06 · 30mToday's theme is icons. From brand logos, to pictograms and emoji, our everyday lives are full of icon designs that condense key thematic or figurative elements into single images.
21. 21 21. Design Hunting in Okinawa2016-10-27 · 30mOn "design hunting" episodes, our presenters head off to discover designs that are deeply rooted in local history and nature. This time Andy and Shaula explore Okinawa Prefecture,
22. 22 22. Faces2016-11-10 · 30mJapan has lots of fascinating, traditional face designs, from the masks of noh theater to the makeup of kabuki. More recently, Japanese makeup styles have made a splash in global p
23. 23 23. A Child's Perspective2016-11-17 · 30mChildren see the world unfettered by preconceptions, and this is the gift that underlies their ability to make leaps of imagination that defy adult logic. Down the years, some desi
24. 24 24. Tokyo Cityscapes, Renovation2016-12-22 · 30mOur Tokyo Cityscapes series examines the unique architecture and look of Tokyo. This time our topic is renovation. Recent renovations of old wooden homes and unused buildings are g
25. 25 25. Kimono2016-12-28 · 30mThe kimono is known around the world as Japan's traditional form of dress. Its design incorporates many important facets of Japanese beauty. The layers of cloth at the neck and hem