Kohei Nishiyama, founder of Elephant Design, describes how he helps brands as diverse as style-conscious Muji and toy company Lego harness their consumers to create new products.
About: Long before the concept of co-creation came to the fore with web 2.0 tools, Kohei Nishiyama invented a Design To Order (DTO) system to reduce the risk... [Learn more]
Hi Thomas, saw you at WordCamp yesterday, I didn't realize you had interviewed Mr. Kohei Nishiyama so recently! His cuusoo.com is truly visionary! It's amazing that he created it more than 10 years ago, it took time for the web and technologies to catch up to him!
He and I have business to talk about and so he may come to HK soon. I'm trying to create a Design & Innovation event to coincide with his trip, so he can speak about his company and his vision. I think he is a good role model for the youths of HK! Can you please give me a ping at my email? I could use your expertise! Thanks!
Yes, the fountain sound was too loud. There was a part a few mins in where the camera turned to you instead of Mr. Nishiyama and there, you just barely hear the fountain and it was much better. It didn't block the audio, it was just too loud. Interesting interview though.
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