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CONSULTATION

AAA hide kasuga groupは、Production(価値の創造)とSolution(循環スキーム構築)の2つを軸に、
開発・生産・販売・回収分別・アップサイクルまでの
サーキュラーエコノミー構築コンサルテーションを提供しています。

Value Recreation Value Circulation Scheme Construction

Production Value Creation

Adding emotional value and opening up the potential of
corporate resources
manufacturing in harmony with the environment

Branding of environmentally friendly materials

Prasus®, manufactured by Prime Polymer, a member of the Mitsui Chemicals Group, is applied to TRANSWOOD®, an environmentally friendly composite material brand operated by the hide kasuga group.

TRANSWOOD® with Prasus®, an environmentally harmonized composite material

Upcycling of scrap wood

Development of upcycled products by combining "composite textile _ carbon" with leather scraps generated in the automobile production process.

Collaboration between TOYOTA UPCYCLE and hide k 1896

Solution Value Circulation Scheme Construction

The hide kasuga group's unique approach to
building a circular economy

The hide kasuga group combines the three strengths of Technology, Branding, and Creativity to create the optimal value cycle scheme for your company. By linking these elements together, we provide a one-of-a-kind solution that simultaneously achieves business growth and environmental harmony.

Value Circulation Scheme

Technology

Technical capabilities to achieve environmental harmony

Centered on the "hide kasuga LABO," our R&D center, we lead the development of environmentally friendly materials and the design of circulation processes. We optimize the entire life cycle from product design to construction of value circulation schemes based on the latest technologies. We support the technological foundation for sustainable growth.

Research and development institute "hide kasuga LABO

Creativity

Creativity by top creators

We bring together top creators from a wide range of fields, including architecture, art, design, and editing. We form optimal teams for each project and provide support for product development that combines design and functionality. In this way, we embody the products and services that form the core of our value circulation scheme.

branding

Brand building from the consumer's perspective

We propose a brand strategy that transforms the circulation scheme into a competitive advantage by utilizing the know-how cultivated through the development of our own brands "hide k 1896" and "BLANC BIJOU". We weave a brand story that resonates with consumers and transforms the value circulation scheme itself into a "reason to choose" in order to differentiate the brand in the market.

Flagship store "hide k 1896
Brand List

Creators

Top creators in various categories gathered at
Providing the best solution creation through team building for each project.

  • Hideyuki Kasuga

    supervision

    Hideyuki Kasuga

    かすがひでゆき。長野県生まれ。工学博士。CE(サーキュラーエコノミー)の構築を推進する「ヒデ・カスガ・グループ」代表。環境調和型ブランド「BLANC BIJOU PARIS®」「hide k 1896®」「TRANSWOOD®」の創業者兼オーナー。環境調和型の素材・プロダクトの開発から循環スキームの構築までサーキュラーエコノミーの社会実装をおこなっている。また、自社ブランドのノウハウを活用したサーキュラーエコノミー構築コンサルテーションを様々な企業に提供している。教育分野では信州大学特任教授、早稲田大学客員講師として人材育成に取り組んでおり、日本を基軸とした新旧合型の生活様式「令和モダニズム®」の提唱者である。

  • Kengo Kuma

    Executive Partner

    Kengo Kuma

    Born in 1954, Kengo Kuma established Kengo Kuma & Associates in 1990. Currently a special professor and professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo, he has projects underway in more than 50 countries. He proposes architecture that opens up new relationships between nature, technology, and mankind. His major publications include "Architecture in Japan" (Iwanami Shinsho), "All Work" (Daiwa Shobo), "Point, Line, Surface" (Iwanami Shoten), "Losing Architecture" (Iwanami Shoten), "Natural Architecture", "Small Architecture" (Iwanami Shinsho), and many others.

  • Fumio Nanjo

    Executive Partner

    Fumio Nanjo

    BORN 1949 IN TOKYO, JAPAN. LTD. 2002-06 - DEPUTY DIRECTOR, MORI ART MUSEUM; NOVEMBER 2006-2019 - DIRECTOR, MORI ART MUSEUM; 2016 - DIRECTOR, MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART AND DESIGN, MANILA (MCAD); 2020 - SPECIAL ADVISOR, MCAD; 2020 - DIRECTOR, SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM; 2020 - SPECIAL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HIROSAKI RENGA SOKO ART MUSEUM; 2023 - GENERAL ADVISOR, TOWADA MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART; MAY 2023 - SPECIAL DIRECTOR, ARTS MAEBASHI. SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR; GENERAL ADVISOR, TOWADA MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART, TOWADA, JAPAN; SPECIAL DIRECTOR, ARTS MAEBASHI, MAY 2023.

  • Kota Nezu

    Partner

    Kota Nezu

    Born in Tokyo in 1969. Graduated from the Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University. In 2005, he established znug design Inc. and has been involved in concept planning and design of many industrial products, contributing to the revitalization of creative activities of manufacturing companies. He has presented his work at design events in Japan and abroad, including Salon del Mobile "Satellite" in Milan, Maison et Objet in Paris, and "JAPAN DESIGN +" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Member of the jury for the Good Design Award. Winner of the Good Design Gold Award 2020 (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award) (LOVOT) and many other awards.

  • Keita Shimizu

    Partner

    Keita Shimizu

    Born in Tokyo in 1974. After spending his childhood in the U.S., he graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Design and an M.F.A. in Fine Arts from the same university. After working in Milan, established Creative Norm. Representative of Creative Norm, part-time lecturer at Tokyo University of the Arts, part-time lecturer at Joshibi University of Art and Design, part-time lecturer at Showa Women's University, and supporter of more trees. 2008 Good Design Award (Prua / Tendo Woodworks), 2008 Good Design Award (IGSA series / Isao Soejima Shoten), 2012 Good Design Award ( Alant/ITOKI) and many other awards.

  • Hiromi Tokawa

    Partner

    Hiromi Tokawa

    Editor in Chief of Riches & Esquire The Big Black Book. 1986 joined Fujingaho (now Fujingaho Publishing). She was editor-in-chief of "mc sister" and "25ans (Vincent Kang)" before leaving the company in 1999. After launching "Vogue Nippon" (now "Vogue Japan"), she was appointed editor-in-chief of "25ans" again in 2006, launched "Richesse" in 2012, and has served as editor-in-chief since then. In 2023, he will become a specially-appointed professor at Shinshu University.

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