SpeakerToshiyuki Kita has extended his creative field from Japan to Italy and the international arena as a prolific environmental and industrial designer since 1969. He has created anything from furniture, household goods and appliances to LCD TVs and robots for clients including Cassina, Moroso, Sharp and Stokke.
Many of his works are included in the Museum of Modern Art, New York; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich; and other museums around the world. In recent years, he has been promoting education by holding seminars and workshops not only in Japan, but also in Europe and Asia. He is also passionate about working with traditional crafts and developing local industries.