"Industrial Romanticism 2" exhibition 　October 30 (Fri) - November 8 (Sun)

AXIS Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Juhei Shimazaki), a company engaged in design promotion activities, will hold an exhibition titled "Industrial Romanticism 2 (Industrial Romanticism 2), an exhibition bringing together previously unreleased prototypes created by in-house designers from eight companies, will be held at AXIS Gallery from Friday, October 30, 2026, through Sunday, November 8, 2026.

The title of this exhibition, "Romanticism," reflects our intention to explore the infinite possibilities of design by shining a spotlight not only on the future shaped by social conditions and technological advancements, but also on the dreams and romantic ideals held by each designer who creates new value.
The works on display are all highly innovative--they exist as extensions of product categories familiar to our daily lives, such as video and audio equipment, home appliances, and musical instruments, yet transcend those categories. We invite you to come to the venue to see, touch, and experience these works, many of which are being unveiled for the first time.

This exhibition will expand the range of participating companies compared to the first edition, which was held in the fall of 2025.
First Edition: "Industrial Romanticism"

＜Image photos of the exhibited works＞

＜Director's Message＞

I believe that the romance envisioned by designers is imbued with a determination to bring it to life. Might the collective sum of each individual's pure romance reveal a vision of the future as a culture--one that goes beyond mere economic and technological progress? Love for others, affection for objects, the thrill of new experiences, and respect for nature. I believe in the potential of industrial design rooted in emotion and sensibility, and I hope this exhibition will serve as a small catalyst for that cultural movement.

■ YOSHIKI MATSUYAMA
Born in 1987. Focusing on contexts woven from elements such as society, daily life, and the beauty of nature, he undertakes a variety of projects--primarily in the field of product design--through quiet, warm, and symbolic visual expressions. He has been active as Atelier Yoshiki Matsuyama since 2011. Since 2012, he has worked as an in-house designer at the Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Integrated Design Research Institute. He is also a part-time lecturer at Hosei University.

By seamlessly blending individuality with the public good and moving fluidly between the two, these designers are bringing the future one step closer to reality. This exhibition captures the uncertainties of a future that lies even further ahead and presents them as new signs of what's to come--infused with a sense of romance that blends respect for the past, empathy for the future, and pure emotion. We hope to share these captivating glimpses of the future--which transcend corporate boundaries--with you all, and that this exhibition will serve as an opportunity for us to come together and discuss a future that warms the heart.

■ RYOTA YOKOZEKI
Born in Gifu Prefecture in 1985. Graduated from the Department of Product Design at Kanazawa College of Art and Design. Worked at the Creative Center of Sony Corporation (now Sony Group Corporation) from 2008 to 2017. Founded RYOTA YOKOZEKISTUDIO in 2017. Committed to design that embraces the diversification of lifestyles and enhances the value of the user experience, he provides product design and creative direction for a wide range of domestic and international projects, including furniture, consumer electronics, and household goods.

<Participating Designers>

Shoma Furuoi (Sharp), Risa Yamamoto (Sharp)
Tsuyoshi Morimoto (Sony Group), Kaoru Murai (Sony Group), Mayu Kosaka (Sony Group)
Yoshitaka Mukai (TOTO), Ako Nakamura (TOTO), Haibo Geng (TOTO)
Mizuki Negishi (Panasonic)
Keita Kamei (Fujifilm), Yu Taguchi (Fujifilm)
Yusuke Nakayama (Pola), Ayumi Matsumoto (Pola)
Misako Ohashi (Mitsubishi Electric), Yoshihiro Minamide (Mitsubishi Electric), Yuki Motomura (Mitsubishi Electric)
Ryusuke Baba (Yamaha)

<Events During the Exhibition (Registration Required)>

● Sunday, November 1, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Theme: Questions and Signs for the Future, Unraveled Through Design Events
Speakers: Akio Aoki (Representative, DESIGNART); Ayumi Goto (Co-Representative/Producer, Featured Projects); Ryo Kishi (Producer/Artist, TOKYO PROTOTYPE); Hiroki Tokuyama (Editor-in-Chief, design magazine "AXIS")
Moderator: Ryota Yokozeki (RYOTA YOKOZEKI STUDIO)

● Wednesday, November 4, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
"Student Night!"
A casual gathering where students can mingle with in-house designers--including those exhibiting their work--and enjoy friendly conversation. We'll do our best to answer any questions students may have, such as providing feedback on their work.

● Thursday, November 5, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Theme: Romanticism Pioneered by Individuals and Organizations
Speakers: Daisuke Ishii (Director, Sony Group Creative Center); Haruyo Eto (POLA Brand Design Department); Fumie Shibata (Representative, Design Studio S / Product Designer)
Moderators: Yoshiki Matsuyama (Atelier Yoshiki Matsuyama / Mitsubishi Electric); Ryota Yokozeki (RYOTA YOKOZEKI STUDIO)

We also plan to host talks by participating designers. Please see below for details and registration information.
Details & Registration