Influencers in the interior design industry will present their work and current industry topic and trends.
Programme below is of 2019. 2022 information will be updated in end April 2022.
17 July
10:30 - 11:30 Introduction to small-lot imports: flows of import business *Language: Japanese only

Mr. Masayuki Shibata
Manufactured Imports & Investment Promotion Organization (MIPRO)
Language: Japanese only
12:15 - 13:15 Ambiente Trends 2019 *Language: English / Japanese

Ms. Annetta Palmisano / Stilbuero bora.herke.palmisano
Designers Mr. Cem Bora, Ms. Claudia Herke and Ms. Annetta Palmisano from the design studio Stilbuero bora.herke.palmisano analyze international trends in fashion and art, interiors and lifestyle.
*Language: English / Japanese
14:00 - 15:15 Proposing ideal lifestyle that IDÉE aims *Language: Japanese only

Mr. Tadatomo Oshima
Buyer / IDÉE
Language: Japanese only
14:50 - 15:15 Interior Lifestyle Awards ceremony *Language: Japanese only

「Best Buyer’s Choice」
The prize is given to the must-buy product. Mr Tadatomo Oshima, a popular buyer from IDÉE will give a prize.
「Young Designer Award」
The prize is given to the young hopeful designer in supported zone "NEXT" and "TALENTS".
The winner will have the opportunity to exhibit at Ambiente in 2020.
Who will be the winners of Best Buyer’s Choice and Young Designer Award?! Don’t miss it!
16:00 - 17:00 Creative Night Satellite *Language: Japanese only

Mr. Masashichi Nakagawa / President / NARA CLUB Co.,Ltd.
Mr. Akihiro Nishizawa / BRANDING DESIGNER / EIGHT BRANDING DESIGN
Language: Japanese only
18 July
10:30- 11:30 MADE51-MADE51 – a global brand, crafted by refugees *Language: English / Japanese

Ms. Heidi Christ,
MADE51 Global Lead, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
MADE51 is a global brand of home décor and fashion accessories, crafted by refugees around the world, and made possible by the UN Refugee Agency. The beautiful products, which merge contemporary designs with traditional skills, are created in partnership with social enterprises. This unique business model offers a win-win for both retailers and refugees.
12:15 - 13:15 AMBIENTE TRENDS 2019 *Language: English / Japanese

Ms. Annetta Palmisano / Stilbuero bora.herke.palmisano
Designers Mr. Cem Bora, Ms. Claudia Herke and Ms. Annetta Palmisano from the design studio Stilbuero bora.herke.palmisano analyze international trends in fashion and art, interiors and lifestyle.
14:00 - 15:00 Ideal store making: the fair's directors will discuss their ideal stores *Language: Japanese only

Mr. Yu Yamada / method inc.
The fair's special zone The Corner Shop – How to make a market – is curated by Mr Yamada.
After working as a buyer for IDEE SHOP in Minami-Aoyama, Mr. Yamada founded method in 2007 and began working as a freelance buyer shortly afterwards. He is currently a representative director of method, inc. In September 2014, he released the book “THE METHOD OF SHOP SUCCESS” published by SEIBUNDO SHINKOSHA


Mr. Mitsuhiro Ikeda / DRAWER inc.
Mr. Akihiro Tsukamoto / CPCenter
Mr. Takashi Kobayashi+Ms. Mana Kobayashi / Design Office ima
16:00 - 17:00 Food and Kitchen Life : Meet-up for new business creation *Language: Japanese only

Ms. Miki Honma / Kitchen journalist
19 July
10:30 - 11:30 Data utilization and Al reform that have increased the sales of Ebiya by 4 times *Language: Japanese only
Mr. Haruki Odajima
the President & Representative Director of Ebiya/EBILAB
12:00 - 13:00 AMBIENTE TRENDS 2019 *Language: English / Japanese

Ms. Annetta Palmisano / Stilbuero bora.herke.palmisano
Designers Mr. Cem Bora, Ms. Claudia Herke and Ms. Annetta Palmisano from the design studio Stilbuero bora.herke.palmisano analyze international trends in fashion and art, interiors and lifestyle.
13:30 - 14:30 Product making with local bussiness: Ideal bussiness collaboration between designers and regions *Language: Japanese only

Mr. Yu Yamada / method inc.
The fair's special zone The Corner Shop – How to make a market – is curated by Mr Yamada.
After working as a buyer for IDEE SHOP in Minami-Aoyama, Mr. Yamada founded method in 2007 and began working as a freelance buyer shortly afterwards. He is currently a representative director of method, inc. In September 2014, he released the book “THE METHOD OF SHOP SUCCESS” published by SEIBUNDO SHINKOSHA
Mr. Ryosuke Uehara / Creative director / Art director / KIGI co., ltd.
Ms. Yoshie Watanabe / Art director / Designer / KIGI co., ltd.

15:00 - 16:00 WORK *Language: Japanese only
SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE Co., Ltd.
Representive directors
Makoto Tanijiri / Ai Yoshida
WORK: New directors of IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living in November will talk about "WORK" through introducing their projects
