Sushi Suzuki
准教授
How do we create new products, services, value in the new age of plenty? The paradigms with which we created products in the 20th century are not always functioning in our current world. The rise of Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Entrepreneurship is indicative of this trend. My interest lies in studying successful and unsuccessful approaches to product development in the 21st century from different angles including people, place, process, community, culture, and more. My goal is to educate students who are able to innovate in modern times, in industry, academia, and the public sector.
研究室では学生たちとどのようなプロジェクトや取り組みを行っていますか？
The lab is completely domain-independent, with members working on a wide range of projects, including games, social challenges, new media, future forecasting, and topics across both analog and digital realms. Many current projects also explore how AI can support and expand designers’ capabilities.
ゼミや講義を通して学生とはどのように関わっていますか？
I strive to create an environment where everyone feels free to speak and share their opinions. The lab is designed to encourage students to support each other’s projects through active feedback and advice.
他にはない京都工芸繊維大学の魅力は何ですか？
For a relatively small university, Kyoto Institute of Technology boasts extensive international collaborations, offering a chance to broaden your horizons beyond Japan. In addition, the D-Lab is a world-class fabrication space for making.
受験生に向けてのメッセージ
Don't treat your university experience as a stepping stone, see it as an opportunity to broaden your perspective. Don't be afraid to venture into the unknown to explore and learn.