Would You Like to Peek Inside the Mind of a Unique Designer?

• Life is accumulation. But what should we accumulate, and how?
• Some say that work is all about the results, but in reality, the process is everything.
• Think of your company as a stage. Actors don’t rehearse on stage.
• If you persist in one thing, you will inevitably gain something no one else can match.
• The joy of “starting” lies in the excitement it brings, while the joy of “continuing” lies in the responsibility it carries.
• Are you needlessly rushing, even though there’s no need to hurry?

This book offers valuable insights that can transform your approach to work, your company, design, and even your relationships with people. What is design? Who is design for? How should one approach design? What thoughts occupy the mind of a designer? Through D&DEPARTMENT PROJECT, a business that merges design and recycling, designer and entrepreneur Nagaoka Kenmei revived the roots of Japanese manufacturing. This book chronicles his daily reflections on design, work, and life, providing inspiration for designers and professionals alike.