Akane Kikuchi on the Future of Business, Design, Technology, Research, and Speaking
As the evolution of digital technology accelerates, the value of “humanity”, “communication”, and “design” is more than ever. I have written a lot of papers so far, and I have been di。 deeply into theseTheme while doing lectures in Japan and overseas.
In particular, we explore practical approaches in cooperation with many companies and research institutes for the fusion of UX design and AI, the role of design in business strategy, and the next generation of creative expressions. Knowledge gained through lectures and writing activities is also applied to corporate growth strategy, brand building, and product development.
This article introduces concrete examples of how future development, design and technology evolve based on previous experience. If you would like to incorporate innovative perspectives on your project, or think about a new design strategy, please feel free to contact us.
Information (by target):
1. For Business Leaders / “Communication” and “Decision” necessary for future leaders
Micro-Communication for Leaders in the Future AI Era (2023 / Hakuhodo Group)
Outline: In the evolution of AI, we will focus on the new communication skills “micro communication” that leaders should have, and will explain the leadership style and interactive technology for effective decision making.
Evo) of customer service at Retail DX (2024 / Sugi Pharmacy)
Outline: Lecture on DX promotion in the retail industry and the change of customer service. Introduction of technology to improve customer experience, personalized customer service using AI, and employee skills.
– Next-generation communication that brings Japan’s “work” and technology (forbes JAPAN)
Outline: Explore ways to create new communication styles by fusion of “work” rooted in Japanese culture with technology. Considering the role of Japanese aesthetics and AI in global society.
2.Designing the world-class performance and communication for VIP artists
Visual concept for global artists (2024 / HYBE)
Outline: Lecture on how to design visual concepts for global artists. Explanation of unique concepts that combine brand identity, visual aesthetics and visual storyRinging elements.
Micro communication for artists and actors (2024 / HYBE)
Outline: Explanation of “micro-communication” technology that is important in performance and performance.Legal the influence of detailed expressions and movements on audiences and cameras, and how to acquire fine expressions required in international stages.
3.For robots and researchers / Consider humanoids and the future of humans
Humanity of the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7c07TjpRec
Outline:Explore new possibilities of humanity from the future of life science, brain science, AI, artificial life and robotics. Science and technology can create meaning and dialogue. Deepen discussions on “new humanity” brought by this fusion.
– Humanoid Robot Interactive (2023 / KEN)
Outline: Consider the importance of human behavior and interaction design, as well as design principles for humanoid robots to interact smoothly with humans.
Future ue EDU × ART Conference “Coexistence of Robots in Education and Art” (2024 / ATR)
Outline: Explore the role of robots in the field of education and art. Discuss how robots coexist and expand the possibilities of learning and expression in a creative and learning environment
Event Report Part 1:https://kiq.ne.jp/blog/post/5r-bUjlb
Event Reporthttps://kiq.ne.jp/blog/post/lyirWD8F
4.For creators and designers / New era branding and UX that incorporates “work” for design
Un)ken Experiences
https://www.ted.com/talks/akanekikuchiunspokenexperiencesjan_2020
Outline:Akan Kikuchi explores the fusion of technology and “work” Explanation of the possibility of experience design beyond physical and digital through his own design experience and works at Ars Electronica.
The UIUX and branding strategy of the future era to incorporate the work in the design(2024 / Digital Hollywood STUDIO Shibuya)
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000107116.html
Outline: Explanation of how to incorporate the concept of “shosaku” into UIUX design to enhance brand value.Design a design approach that improves user experience and a creative strategy that considers cultural backgrounds.
“Shosa”(2025 / Plex Design Laboratory)
Outline: s a skill set based on the theme of “shosaku” that the creator needs to survive in the AI era. Explanation of new business opportunities that combine technology and creativity.
5.Customer service and sales / New customer service and branding required for the digital era
Digital customer service in the retail industry (2024 / Onitsuka Tiger)
Outline: Lecture on changing customer service skills in the digital era and creating a new customer service experience that combines online and offline.Digital the digital usage method to increase brand fans.
6. Beauty & Beauty Tech / Beauty and Brand Value
Teaching of “work” to maximize beauty(2021 / Shiseido)
Outline: Explanation of the importance of physical movement and posture to maximize beauty by focusing on the aesthetic value of the work. The fusion of beauty and culture
Relationship between Japanese digital products and their works (2023 / NOIN)
Outline: Analyze the relationship between Japanese digital products and “work” and propose new products and services that combine technology and traditional aesthetics.
Publications:
1. Review of the impression and educational effects of the lecture system using remote Android avatar
Release Date: 2022/08/22
: Information Processing Society
Co-author: Naoki Otani / Takahisa Uchida / Naoko Kameo / boundary / Satoshi Funayama / Takashi Port / Akane Kikuchi / Hiroshi Ishiguro
Outline: A lecture system using remotely operable Android avatars examines the effects of the audience’s impression and educational effects. Exploring the possibility of application in the field of education by robot.
2. Consideration of avatar operation system generation based on pronunc prediction and intended classification by large-scale language models
Release Date: 2023/01/16
: Information Processing Society
Co-author: Naoki Otani / Takahisa Uchida / Imma / Satoshi Funayama / Takashi Port / Akane Kikuchi / Hiroshi Ishiguro
Outline: Using a large-scale language model, we consider building an avatar operation system based on the intention classification and prediction of speech. We aim to improve the natural interactive experience.
3. Development of avatar operation generation system based on operator language information and prediction
Release Date: 2023/05/31
: Information Processing Society
Co-author: Naoki Otani / Takahisa Uchida / Imma / Satoshi Funayama / Takashi Port / Akane Kikuchi / Hiroshi Ishiguro
Outline: Learn about the development of a system that generates avatar behavior using the operator’s language information and prediction model. We aim to improve the quality of remote communication.
4. Effects of Gestures and Negative Attitudes on Impressions of Lecturing Robots
Release Date: 2024/03/11
: HRI2024 | Human-Robot Interaction
Co-author: Naoki Kodani / Takahisa Uchida / Nahoko Kameo / Midori Ban / Kurima Sakai / Tomo Hunayama / Takashi Minato / Akane Kikuchi / Hiroshi Ishiguro
Link: ACM Digital Library
Outline: Considering the influence ofChars and negative attitudes in robot lectures on the impression of the audience. Research to improve human and robot interaction design.
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Mission
Design for Humanity
Create a design that resonates with the essence of humans and express sensitivity
Vision
Rediscover the beauty of Japan in the AI era and deliver it to the world
Transforming and Delivering Japanese “Beauty” to the World in the AI Era.
Value
Create Q
Let’s Create Questions (Q)
The beauty of the product is
Actively inquire into the nature of beauty.
Listening
Engage actively with the voices of the world.
Listen to the voice of the other party.
Proactively listen to the other person’s voice and story
Pump the air.
Empathize with and understand others’ feelings.
Japanese: KiQ’s Founder and CEO, Director, Researcher We recognize the behavior and behavior of humans and robots from the viewpoint of “sho ” and act internationally in a unique way of expression.
