Language：English   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)  

The aim of this paper is to unpack and question the anthropocentricity of our interactions with public place and how we might be able to foster learning to overcome dominant modes of praxis. The article focuses on rivers as an example of opportune places for Post Human-Centered Design of informal education and decentralized co-design of culture. The surrounding literature are presented, leading to pathways to radical inclusion of more-than-human concerns and discusses the interactions that can emerge through case study on the Naka river in Fukuoka, Japan.
Keywords: More-than-human, Non-human, Inclusion, Learning, Anthropocene, Post Human-Centered Design, River, Personhood.

Other Link： http://designforall.in/?mdocs-file=2072

Language：English   Publishing type：Research paper (international conference proceedings)  

This paper is a summary of the analyzed experiences collected from ‘social implementation projects’ which started as participatory design workshops. Since there is very little research done on social implementation methods based on these kinds of workshops outcome, this study aims to review the projects that were successfully implemented and clarify the factors leading to their successful social realization. Using a qualitative approach, archival data was reviewed and project leaders were interviewed, which shed light over the characteristics necessary for the successful enactment of the ideas sprung from the workshops. This study shows there are four essential attributes that a workshop output must posses in order to be socially implemented: A stake-holding oriented system, a collaborative environment, a strong bond between local issues and external resources, and a solid foundation of flexible design thinking methods.

DOI： https://doi.org/10.21606/drs_lxd2021.05.157

Other Link： https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/learnxdesign/learnxdesign2021/casestudies/6/

Language：Japanese  

ビデオゲームUIの分類方法としてFagerholt, Lorentzonのdesign spaceがあり，この分類方法は複数のUIの研究で用いられている．本研究ではこの分類方法の例外を調査した．キャラクターとプレイヤーとの間で異なる感覚によって知覚される新たなUIの種類，alter-sensoryを定義し，それを分類するための新たなdesign spaceを提案する．

Language：Japanese   Publishing type：Research paper (other academic)  

Covid-19の世界的状況により、今まで以上にオンラインでの恊働の重要性が増している。本研究では、世界規模で毎年開催されているGlobal Goals Jamという二日間のハッカソンにて利用されたオンラインツールを明らかにした。調査方法として主に文献調査、オンラインエスノグラフィー及び福岡での開催者としての参与調査を行った。その結果、GGJに関する直接的な研究は主要なデータベースにおいて確認されなかった、さらにGlobal Goals Jam にて11の正式なオンラインツールが利用されていたことが判明し、このうちSlackが大規模な遠隔コラボレーションを可能にするために大きな役割を果たしたことが明らかとなった。

Language：English   Publishing type：Research paper (international conference proceedings)  

The focus of this paper is disruptive innovation, created through processes of hybridisation. For the purpose of this study, the term ‘hybridisation’ refers to the blending of design practices that strongly reflect key societal and behavioural aspects of the two or more respective original cultures. The research addresses the role of hybridised design practices in tackling documented weaknesses in the innovation industry in Japan and in the UK. Re-mix is a collaborative research project between the Royal College of Art (RCA) and Kyushu University (KU). A series of experimental short projects explored the mutual impact of combining two design practices embodying the regional cultures of the involved institutions. The contrasting design practices embrace the full spectrum of innovation: from incremental innovation (KU) through inclusive approaches with close coordination with participatory communities, aiming at solid improvements, to radical innovation (RCA) fostered by diversity, ambiguity, improvisation, conflict, high-risk strategies and acceptance of failure. Two projects were undertaken in London and Fukuoka, which were used as fields for mutual observation, and mapping of practices during and after the end of each phase of the project. This revealed opposing factors in innovation culture and process, as documented in the literature. Initial findings have shown strong potential in this approach, as a method to trigger a novel hybrid process. Based on the observation of team performance, it has been postulated that such a process may be characterised by non hierarchical structure, as well as effectively merging a risk taking culture with specialist knowledge.

Other Link： https://www.designsociety.org/publication/40768/RE-MIX+PROJECT+–+HYBRIDISATION+LEADING+TO+DISRUPTIVE+INNOVATION

Language：English   Publishing type：Research paper (other academic)  

We use our thumbs and forefingers to rotate an object such as a control knob on a stereo system by moving our finger relative to our thumb. Motion is imparted without sliding and in a precise manner. In this paper we demonstrate how an artificial muscle membrane can be used to mimic this action. This is achieved by embedding a soft gear within the membrane. Deformation of the membrane results in deformation of the polymer gear and this can be used for motor actuation by rotating the shaft. The soft motors were fabricated from 3M VHB4905 membranes 0.5mm thick that were pre-stretched equibiaxially to a final thickness of 31 μm. Each membrane had polymer acrylic soft gears inserted at the center. Sectors of each membrane (60° sector) were painted on both sides with conducting carbon grease leaving gaps between adjoining sectors to avoid arcing between them. Each sector was electrically connected to a power supply electrode on the rigid acrylic frame via narrow avenues of carbon-grease. The motors were supported in rigid acrylic frames aligned concentrically. A flexible shaft was inserted through both gears. Membranes were charged using a step wave PWM voltage signal delivered using a Biomimetics Lab EAP Control unit. Both membrane viscoelasticity and the resisting torque on the shaft influence motor speed by changing the effective circumference of the flexible gear.

DOI： 10.1117/12.880714

Language：English   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)  

We present a soft, bearing-free artificial muscle motor that cannot only turn a shaft but also grip and reposition it through a flexible gear. The bearing-free operation provides a foundation for low complexity soft machines, with multiple degree-of-freedom actuation, that can act simultaneously as motors and manipulators. The mechanism also enables an artificial muscle controlled gear change. Future work will include self-sensing feedback for precision, multidegree-of-freedom operation.

DOI： 10.1063/1.3565195

Language：English   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)  

Some of the most exciting possibilities for dielectric elastomer artificial muscles consist of biologically inspired networks of smart actuators working towards common goals. However, the creation of these networks will only be realised once intelligence and feedback can be fully distributed throughout an artificial muscle device. Here we show that dielectric elastomer artificial muscles can be built with intrinsic sensor, control, and driver circuitry, bringing them closer in capability to their natural analogues. This was achieved by exploiting the piezoresistive behaviour of the actuator's highly compliant electrodes using what we have called the dielectric elastomer switch. We developed suitable switching material using carbon loaded silicone grease and experimentally demonstrated the primitives required for self-sensing actuators and digital computation, namely compliant electromechanical NAND gates and oscillator circuits. We anticipate that dielectric elastomer switches will reduce the need for bulky and rigid external circuitry as well as provide the simple distributed intelligence required for soft, biologically inspired networks of actuators. Examples include many-degree-of-freedom robotic hearts, intestines, and manipulators; wearable assistive devices; smart sensor skins and fabrics; and ultimately new types of artificial muscle embedded, electromechanical computers.

DOI： 10.1007/s00339-010-5857-z

Language：English   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)  

Desirable rotary motor attributes for robotics include the ability to develop high torque in a low mass body and to generate peak power at low rotational speeds. Electro-active polymer artificial muscles offer promise as actuator elements for robotic motors. A promising artificial muscle technology for use as a driving mechanism for rotary motion is the dielectric elastomer actuator (DEA). We present a membrane DEA motor in which phased actuation of electroded sectors of the motor membrane impart orbital motion to a central drive that turns a rotor. The motor is inherently scalable, flexible, flat, silent in operation, amenable to deposition-based manufacturing approaches, and uses relatively inexpensive materials. As a membrane it can also form part of the skin of a robot. We have investigated the torque and power of stacked membrane layers. Specific power and torque ratios when calculated∈ using∈active∈membrane∈mass∈only∈were∈20.8 W/kg and 4.1 Nm/kg, respectively. These numbers compare favorably with a commercially available stepper motor. Multi-membrane fabrication substantially boosts torque and power and increases the active mass of membrane relative to supporting framework. Through finite element modeling, we show the mechanisms governing the maximum torque the device can generate and how the motor can be improved.

DOI： 10.1007/s00339-009-5434-5

Language：English   Publishing type：Research paper (other academic)  

This paper presents the development of a robotic driver for the automation of dynamometer based vehicle testing. The aim is to successfully follow industry standard test cycles used for emissions testing and produce repeatable results. Success will be measured by not exceeding the limits set for human drivers for a successful test. The design of this robotic driver is unique; it uses a single linear motion to actuate the brake and throttle pedals controlled by two cascaded PID controllers (vehicle speed and pedal actuator position). A full SIMULINK model has been created and used for simultaion and rapid control prototyping using dSPACE. The system has been developed and tested from simulation through to actual dynamometer testing. Test results show that by time-shifting the drive cycle 2 seconds forward, the robotic driver successfully adhered to the ADR 37/01 standard, and produced repeatable results. Further development is needed to improve the performance and overcome current system limitations such as motor saturation and accelerator pedal stick-slip.

Event date： 2020.12

Language：English   Presentation type：Oral presentation (general)  

Venue：online   Country：Japan  

Other Link： http://adada.info/2020/

Event date： 2020.12

Language：English   Presentation type：Oral presentation (general)  

Venue：online   Country：Japan  

Other Link： http://adada.info/2020/

Event date： 2020.12

Language：English   Presentation type：Oral presentation (general)  

Venue：online   Country：Japan  

Other Link： http://adada.info/2020/

Event date： 2020.7

Language：English   Presentation type：Oral presentation (general)  

Country：Israel  

Event date： 2020.6 - 2021.6

Language：Japanese  

Venue：概要集のみ   Country：Japan  

This document reports on a case study regarding participatory(designers - citizen) workshops for social issues problems. Planning and implementation took place from 2012 to 2019 and its results includes participants point of view and social impact . The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship [ designer's role ] - [final output ] in workshops processes.The results show how multidisciplinary teams that incorporate designers as active members tend to have higher quality outputs than teams without designers. In addition, the former composition tends to have better organization of information, creativity, visualization, communication, leadership, getting higher-quality social issues proposals, as well as real implementation beyond prototype

Event date： 2020.6

Language：Japanese   Presentation type：Oral presentation (general)  

Venue：新型コロナウィルスのため学会が中止になり概要集のみとなった。   Country：Japan  

With the advent of Covid-19, more than ever it is important to move online collaboration ahead. This study takes the Global Goals Jam, a two day world wide hackathon, and researches the online tools used during it's operation. This research was conducted through online ethnography, and participation by the researchers in the Global Goals Jam. Results show that major databases lack research about the Global Goals Jam, and that 11 unique online tools were used to realize collaboration. Slack was identified as a major factor in allowing scalable global collaboration.

Event date： 2019.5 - 2021.5

Language：Japanese   Presentation type：Oral presentation (invited, special)  

Venue：東京   Country：Japan  

Event date： 2018.12 - 2021.12

Language：English   Presentation type：Symposium, workshop panel (public)  

Venue：Hilton Fukuoka   Country：Japan  

From Sushi and Sashimi, Japan, is a global leader in relation to all things Seafood. It’s relationship to the water is one that is ancient, yet also resilient and innovative. Japan has repeatedly recovered from natural disasters such as Tsunami and Typhoons. During its rapid post-war industrial development, Japan was in an all-out start-up-innovation mode, it has also learned to be innovative in the face of industrial pollution adapting technologically, socially as well as in policy.

However, issues like microplastics, agricultural run-off and climate change, need to be faced globally, if we are to harness the true potential of the blue economy. Japan has been a driver in areas such as the UN Minamata Convention coming into force 2017, showing the power of global action (http://www.mercuryconvention.org/).

We will tap into the depth of knowledge and diversity of ISPIM delegates to rapidly develop and share solutions around the blue economy through the power of Design. Participants will have the opportunity to get hands on with powerful Design concepts, methods and tools to accelerate innovation for people, planet and profit in line with UN SDG’s.

The session will be facilitated by experts with global design experience and will be sharing their experience gained from organizing and innovating in the Global Goals Jam, a synchronized two-day jam to tackle the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Over the course of the two-hour session, delegates will join diverse teams, turning insights into focussed issues, that will be prototyped and reflected upon. This is an opportunity open for all delegates regardless of experience in Design Thinking or Agile.

Other Link： https://www.ispim-innovation.com

Event date： 2018.9

Language：English  

Venue：London   Country：United Kingdom  

The focus of this paper is disruptive innovation, created through processes of hybridisation. For the purpose of this study, the term ‘hybridisation’ refers to the blending of design practices that strongly reflect key societal and behavioural aspects of the two or more respective original cultures. The research addresses the role of hybridised design practices in tackling documented weaknesses in the innovation industry in Japan and in the UK. Re-mix is a collaborative research project between the Royal College of Art (RCA) and Kyushu University (KU). A series of experimental short projects explored the mutual impact of combining two design practices embodying the regional cultures of the involved institutions. The contrasting design practices embrace the full spectrum of innovation: from incremental innovation (KU) through inclusive approaches with close coordination with participatory communities, aiming at solid improvements, to radical innovation (RCA) fostered by diversity, ambiguity, improvisation, conflict, high-risk strategies and acceptance of failure. Two projects were undertaken in London and Fukuoka, which were used as fields for mutual observation, and mapping of practices during and after the end of each phase of the project. This revealed opposing factors in innovation culture and process, as documented in the literature. Initial findings have shown strong potential in this approach, as a method to trigger a novel hybrid process. Based on the observation of team performance, it has been postulated that such a process may be characterised by non hierarchical structure, as well as effectively merging a risk taking culture with specialist knowledge.

Event date： 2017.9 - 2020.9

Language：English   Presentation type：Oral presentation (general)  

Venue：Royal College of Art's Senior Common Room   Country：Japan  

Friday, 22 September, 2017 - 09:00 to 17:30

Other Link： https://www.gci.cam.ac.uk/events/where-next-for-humanitarian-innovation-design

Event date： 2017.7

Language：Japanese   Presentation type：Symposium, workshop panel (public)  

Venue：インターナショナル・デザイン・センター（Toyo Midtown Design Hub)   Country：Japan  

【九州大学×英国王立芸術大学院（RCA） 国際共同セミナー開催】
九州大学と英国王立芸術大学（RCA）は、デザイン・イノベーション手法の国際共同研究「Re-mix」プロジェクトを進めており、相互教員派遣及び合同ワークショップ開催、論文執筆、合同展示会を行なっています。
この度、成果発表としてインターナショナル・デザイン・リエゾンセンターにてセミナーと展示会を開催。このプロジェクトでは、ロンドンと福岡双方の大学で行った約1週間のデザインワークショップでのプロセスや成果を比較し分析しました。
展示会ではワークショップの中で生まれたアイデアから得られた知識を分かりやすくビジュアルで伝え、異なったデザインプロセスを持つ人々が交わることで生まれる新たな可能性を示します。また、セミナーでは「Re-mix」をキーワードに産学交えたパネリストと共に従来のマインドセットを超えたデザイン手法についてディスカッションを行います。

2019.11, 2019年11月26日～28日、國立成功大学 計画デザイン学部（台湾／台南）において、CHIEN, Sheng-Fen / 簡 聖芬 准教授ら教員４名、学生10名、本学から教員２名、学生６名が参加した「KU&NCKU Joint Design Workshop 2 / Design for Convivial Communities」を企画、実施した。.

2018.09, 2018年9月25日～28日、九州大学 大橋キャンパスにおいて、國立成功大学 計画デザイン学部（台湾／台南）からYANG, Chia-Han / 楊 佳翰 准教授ら教員２名、学生８名、本学から教員４名、学生８名が参加した「KU&NCKU Joint Design Workshop 1 / QOL for the Older People」を企画、実施に参画した。

Humanitarian Innovation and Design with Royal College of Art, Global Innovation Design Open Lecture

“Digital Fabrication – Code, Machine, Hand – Exhibition and Review ‘Recursion’” was held from September 18 to September 21, 2018 at the Design Commons, as the outcome from the digtal fabrication paper.

http://www.kidnext.design.kyushu-u.ac.jp/projects/737

2019.02, 2019年2月18日～22日、九州大学 大橋キャンパスにおいて、國立成功大学 計画デザイン学部（台湾／台南）からWU, Fong-Gong / 吳 豐光 名誉教授ら教員５名、学生８名、本学から教員４名、学生５名が参加した「KU&NCKU Joint Design Workshop 3 / QOL for the Older People」を企画、実施した。

2018.11, 2018年11月26日～28日、國立成功大学 計画デザイン学部（台湾／台南）において、CHIEN, Sheng-Fen / 簡 聖芬 准教授ら教員４名、学生８名、本学から教員１名、学生５名が参加した「KU&NCKU Joint Design Workshop 2 / QOL for the Older People」を企画、実施に参画した。

Audience：General,　Scientific,　Company,　Civic organization,　Governmental agency

Type：Other

Audience：General,　Scientific,　Company,　Civic organization,　Governmental agency

Type：Other

globalgoalsjam.org/event/fukuoka/

Audience：General,　Scientific,　Company,　Civic organization,　Governmental agency

Audience：General,　Scientific,　Company,　Civic organization,　Governmental agency

Type：Other

https://www.sdgs.design.kyushu-u.ac.jp/2018/12/26/design-for-sdgs-ggj-in-fukuoka-2018-%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%83%97/

The Great Indian Cleaning Mission!
SDGsデザインユニットのメンバーとしてインドの環境問題を題材にした絵本の翻訳監修を行いました。

Audience：General,　Scientific,　Company,　Civic organization,　Governmental agency

Type：Other

2017年8月8、9日の二日間に「市民の未来」をテーマにしたワークショップ、K2 Studio 2017を開催しました。
今回は、国内外の最前線で活躍する有識者が幅広く集い、株式会社日立製作所のデザイン組織である東京社会イノベーション協創センタのメンバーと共に、アンカンファレンス形式で議論を展開しました。

オープニングトークとして、「都市の未来」に関する欧州での先行事例フィールド調査の内容を共有しました。
その後、専門家からの話題提起とオープンディスカッションを繰り返し、様々な角度から都市の未来についての視座が挙げられました。
最後に参加者は５つのグループに分かれ、東京の未来を思索するグループワークを行いました。