WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP

2019 Summer Design Workshop_Japan

2019 Summer Design Workshop_Japan

On July 5th, 2019, students from Chiba University and Seoul National University participated in the workshop, which was held in Japan.

Objectives of Design Workshop
This workshop aims to solve the low tourist numbers of Isumi city and revitalize the local community by suggesting design solutions that involve 1) branding of Isumi city, 2) re-branding of Isumi local products, 3) festivals and regional identity, 4) convenience facilities for tourists and also inhabitants.

About Isumi-shi
Isumi (いすみ市 Isumi-shi) is located on the east coast of southern Chiba Prefecture (千葉県 Chibai-ken), Japan. The area is noted for its beach resorts, and the landscape consists of rolling, sandy hills.
Isumi is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes from Tokyo Station by limited express train via Ōhara Station on the JR East Sotobō Line. Ōhara Station is also the connecting point for the JR East Sotobō Line and the Isumi Railway Company Isumi Line.
Scenic Isumi City is surrounded by natural landscapes of gently rolling plains and its beautiful coastline. This place is perfect for surfing, fishing, and a dip in the sea. Agriculture is Isumi's main industry. Rice and vegetables are grown, and livestock is raised in the flat part of coastal and inland areas. Also, Isumi has a lively fishing industry. The city benefits from fertile fishing grounds in neighboring areas that yields abundant seafood, including Japanese spiny lobster and octopus.

関連PDF: 2019_0705_Isumi JAPAN.pdf