Hiroaki Kawanami

Born in Fukuoka in 1985. After graduating from Kyushu Institute of Design, joined Studio Shirotani as a product designer for “KINTO” in 2008, In 2011, moved to Nippon Design Center Inc. Under Kenya Hara, took charge of a wide range of projects as a design drector, from product design for major manufacturers to overall communication design such as visual identity, graphics and websites, exhibition design and signage design, etc.

Becomes independent in 2020. Commenced work focusing on the interconnectedness of outdoor and urban life. Started importing and distributing Taiwanese outdoor brand “hxo design” in Japan, and launched and directed “wanderout” for one year. Working beyond the boundaries of design categories, providing consistent direction and design from concept work through to two-dimensional, three-dimensional and spatial design.

Born in Fukuoka in 1985. After graduating from Kyushu Institute of Design, joined Studio Shirotani as a product designer for “KINTO” in 2008, In 2011, moved to Nippon Design Center Inc. Under Kenya Hara, took charge of a wide range of projects as a design drector, from product design for major manufacturers to overall communication design such as visual identity, graphics and websites, exhibition design and signage design, etc.

Becomes independent in 2020. Commenced work focusing on the interconnectedness of outdoor and urban life. Started importing and distributing Taiwanese outdoor brand “hxo design” in Japan, and launched and directed “wanderout” for one year. Working beyond the boundaries of design categories, providing consistent direction and design from concept work through to two-dimensional, three-dimensional and spatial design.

Born in Fukuoka in 1985. After graduating from Kyushu Institute of Design, joined Studio Shirotani as a product designer for “KINTO” in 2008, In 2011, moved to Nippon Design Center Inc. Under Kenya Hara, took charge of a wide range of projects as a design drector, from product design for major manufacturers to overall communication design such as visual identity, graphics and websites, exhibition design and signage design, etc.

Becomes independent in 2020. Commenced work focusing on the interconnectedness of outdoor and urban life. Started importing and distributing Taiwanese outdoor brand “hxo design” in Japan, and launched and directed “wanderout” for one year. Working beyond the boundaries of design categories, providing consistent direction and design from concept work through to two-dimensional, three-dimensional and spatial design.

川浪寛朗│デザインディレクター
Studio ShirotaniにてKINTOのプロダクトデザインに携わった後、日本デザインセンター・原デザイン研究所にて、企業のブランディングやプロモーションから、展示計画、サイン計画、プロダクトデザインまで幅広いプロジェクトを担当。独立後、アウトドアと都市生活の相互性をテーマに活動を始める。hxo design（台湾）の日本展開を開始。CYCL（山中湖）のクリエイティブディレクター。デザインのカテゴリーを横断し、コンセプトワークから平面・立体・空間まで、一貫したディレクションとデザインを行う。

川浪寛朗 │デザインディレクター
Studio ShirotaniにてKINTOのプロダクトデザインに携わった後、日本デザインセンター・原デザイン研究所にて、企業のブランディングやプロモーションから、展示計画、サイン計画、プロダクトデザインまで幅広いプロジェクトを担当。独立後、アウトドアと都市生活の相互性をテーマに活動を始める。hxo design（台湾）の日本展開を開始。CYCL（山中湖）のクリエイティブディレクター。デザインのカテゴリーを横断し、コンセプトワークから平面・立体・空間まで、一貫したディレクションとデザインを行う。