[Shibuya Font General Incorporated Association] Let’s design a “space for dialogue” that connects people – Participants are being recruited for the Shibuya Font Certified Art Facilitator Training Program!
Shibuya Font General Incorporated Association Press release: October 20, 2025 To Members of the Press Let’s design a “space for dialogue” that connects people – Participants wanted for the Shibuya Font Certified Art Facilitator Training Program! We cultivate talent who can put the 2024 Good Design Award-winning interactive art thinking concept, “A Museum Where Your Brain Sheds Its Skin,” into practice in a variety of settings, including education, training, and events. Together with the members of Shibuya Font, we will create a society where “mixedness” is a comfortable environment.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/97163/31/97163-31-a4fbc6cedc41993474cfa024610228ac-3900×2600.jpg Shibuya Font’s original interactive art thinking Inspired by the interactive art appreciation program that began at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, this program was jointly developed by Osamu Fukushima, professor emeritus at Tokyo Polytechnic University, Fukufuku Plus Co., Ltd., and Shibuya Font General Incorporated Association. By experiencing various ways of thinking using art as a catalyst, participants are encouraged to become more aware of diversity and communication. It is used in areas such as team building and diversity awareness, as well as in human resource development, organizational management, and community building. Corporate Use Cases: New employee training, new hire training, diversity awareness, creative thinking, team building, design curriculum, and for children Educational/Facility Use Cases: Inquiry-based learning for elementary and junior high schools, university and design school classes, and elderly care facilities 2. About the Shibuya Font Certified Art Facilitator Training Program “Art Fasiri! Shibuya”
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVT6C_1JiF4 First Term Shibuya Font Certified Art Facilitator Training Program Testimonials from Graduates (2) https://img.youtube.com/vi/KaAy71JjEOM/sddefault.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaAy71JjEOM
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/97163/31/97163-31-fccb47cbf9894bccb995aa562d42261a-3900×2808.jpg Textbooks and lecture materials for this training program Professor Emeritus at Tokyo Polytechnic University, author of “The Art Museum Where Your Brain Sheds” (Publisher: Jiji Press), an interactive art thinking book for business. Under the supervision of Osamu Fukushima, we selected Shibuya Font patterns suitable for interactive art thinking and developed an original program that can be introduced into educational settings and corporate training. In addition, we are providing textbooks, lectures, and practical training for art facilitators that consolidate the knowledge and know-how needed to run the program. noopener”>The Shibuya Font Certified Art Facilitator Training Program “Art Facilitator! Shibuya” (a WAM grant-supported project) was developed, and participants who meet certain requirements become “Shibuya Font Certified Art Facilitators” and are active in various projects undertaken by Shibuya Font.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/97163/31/97163-31-07f3453111400859045537105b4f3e01-1691×604.png In 2024, we received the Good Design Award for our groundbreaking art service for artists with disabilities in collaboration with an art rental business. 3. About this training program The purpose of this program is to widely communicate the value of Shibuya Font and local fonts, which are co-created by people with disabilities, students, designers, local governments, and companies, and to train facilitators who can independently promote the interactive art thinking program “A Museum Where Your Brain Sheds.” In addition, for those who complete this training program, we will provide practical opportunities such as events and corporate training at our company, depending on the abilities of each facilitator. This program is unique in that participants not only learn but also work together to put what they have learned into practice. For practical use in profit-making businesses, we will pay a commission fee. Participants will combine online lectures and practical workshops to complete the three stages of “theory,” “practice,” and “certification” over a four-month period. Contents 1) Online Lecture ・The Philosophy and Practice of Shibuya Font and Local Fonts Instructor: Ayumu Isomura ・The Fundamentals of Interactive Art Thinking: “A Museum Where Your Brain Sheds Its Skin” Instructor: Ayumu Isomura – Online experience of interactive art thinking “The Art Museum Where Your Brain Sheds Its Skin” Instructor: Hiroko Amagi ・Inquiry-based learning and its application in corporate training Lecturers: Hitoshi Niko, Hiroko Amagi ・Dialogue and collaboration at disability support facilities Instructors: Laila Kasem, Hiroko Ishizuka 2) Practical Edition ・Interactive art thinking among students: “A Museum Where Your Brain Sheds Its Skin”
Instructors: Osamu Fukushima, Ayumu Isomura, Hitoshi Fukawa, Hiroko Amagi ・Interactive Art Thinking Workshop for General Participants: “A Museum Where Your Brain Sheds Its Skin” Instructor: Osamu Fukushima *Schedule may be subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding. Lecturers
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/97163/31/97163-31-2ddd353f3bae626878bbcf009edbf7fd-568×568.jpg Professor Emeritus, Tokyo Polytechnic University Co-CEO, Fukufuku Plus Co., Ltd. Received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (for distinguished contributions) in 2021 for his work supporting lifelong learning for people with disabilities. Author of “The Art Museum Where Your Brain Sheds” (Publisher: Jiji Press) Osamu Fukushima
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/97163/31/97163-31-969d78b647614668fdae3abb8aa747db-1002×1002.jpg Shibuya Font Certified Art Facilitator Hiroko Amagi Implementation Schedule 1) Online Lectures (Archived, 90 minutes each) – January 14th (Wed) 18:30-20:00 – January 28th (Wed) 18:30-20:00 – February 10th (Tue) 18:30-20:00 – February 25th (Wed) 18:30-2 0:00 2) Practice (Participation at a designated venue is required) – March 14 (Sat) 14:00-17:00 – March 28 (Sat) 14:00-17:00 – April 11 (Sat) 14:00-17:00 3) Certification Ceremony (Participation at a designated venue is required) – April 28 (Tue) 11:00-13:00
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/97163/31/97163-31-fd46ccac2edbbf6c01e642f5e4509256-3900×2925.jpg Shibuya Font Lab Designated venue: Shibuya Font Lab Harajuku Square, 6-31-21 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 Tokyu Plaza Harajuku “Harakado” 7th floor Access Target – Those who share Shibuya Font’s philosophy and want to work in the community or educational settings. – Those interested in interactive art thinking and inclusive design. – No age or occupation restrictions (no experience necessary). Number of applicants ・Maximum 20 participants ・Minimum number of participants: 10 ・20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes once tuition payment is confirmed. Tuition fee 90,000 yen (excluding tax) – Course fee includes lecture materials and
certificate issuance costs. – Participants are responsible for transportation and accommodation costs to the venue. – Payment by credit card, etc., via the designated application form. Lecture Materials ・Interactive Art Thinking Facilitator Manual (P24) ・Book “The Art Museum Where Your Brain Sheds Its Skin” (P256) How to Apply – Please pay the course fee on the application page. Payment can be made by credit card, d-payment, bank transfer, convenience store payment, Pay ID, etc. – Limited to 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close once payment has been confirmed. ・Deadline: December 15th Training Program Introduction Page Application Page *Pay here Completion Requirements – Attend all online lectures (live or archived) – Attend three practical sessions Post-Course Activities ・Shibuya Font provides certified art facilitators with a place to practice. Example: Facilitating official events, schools and companies in Shibuya Ward. Example: Networking with other certified individuals, participating in study groups. – Depending on the situation, a separate contract and compensation will be established for work outsourced by Shibuya Font (corporate training, etc.) or paid volunteer work (with escalating based on the number of sessions and duration). Contact Form 当リリースの詳細について Copyright ©
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