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Yu Watanabe

Yu Watanabe is an acclaimed professional based in Tokyo, Japan. Recognized for their exceptional talent and innovative design prowess, Yu Watanabe has been honored as the winner of an esteemed A' Design Awards in the Lighting category. With a deep commitment to design excellence and a keen eye for detail, Yu Watanabe continues to shape the future of design in Japan and beyond.

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Radiance of Nature with Urushi Lighting by Yu Watanabe
Radiance of Nature with Urushi Lighting by Yu Watanabe

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Through various projects in his career as a Creative Director, Yu became interested in exploring creative approaches to address emerging social and environmental issues. To further develop these ideation skills, Yu completed a MA Material Futures at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, UK. Yu’s research focuses on how design can function to address increasingly complex social issues through the collision of diverse perspectives, materials, technology, culture, design and science while leveraging his knowledge in effective communication from his career in the advertising industry. Through research, Yu is generating new value from both a future perspective and through a problem-solving mindset, and by converting and communicating solutions to society effectively he can contribute to creating real impact towards a better and more sustainable world.


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Associate / Collega

Yu Watanabe exhibits adequate technical skills and a creative mindset, focusing on functional and professional design solutions. Their consistent performance underscores a dedication to design excellence, with a foundation that promises further development and achievement.

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