Hisato Ogata

With Takram since 2012, Hisato is a design engineer whose cross-disciplinary practice spans design, engineering, art, and science. After graduating from The University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Engineering and studying at the International academy of Media Arts and Sciences (IAMAS), he worked at LEADING EDGE DESIGN before joining Takram. Notable projects include the design concept and styling for the lunar exploration rover “HAKUTO,” art direction for NHK E-Television’s “Mimicries,” exhibition direction for “ATHLETE” at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, branding and experience design for SKINCARE LOUNGE by ORBIS, and exhibition direction for the Signature Pavilion “Dynamic Equilibrium of Life” at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. He has served as a juror for the Good Design Award since 2015, and has recently published “Convivial Technology.” Since 2021, Hisato has been living in Miyota, Nagano, exploring the optimal balance among technology, humanity, and nature.