Born in Nagano Prefecture in 1952. After working as a researcher in technology development, and as an editor in advertising marketing, design, and architecture, he established TRUNK LTD. in 1988, a design planning and production company. He has been involved in producing exhibitions both domestically and internationally, and in launching the design information site/web magazine “Japan Design Net (JDN)”. Since 1993, he has been active in establishing the Toyama Prefectural Design Center. Based in Tokyo, Toyama, and Milan, he works in direction, brand production, and exhibition curation.