equalto

Enjoy the world of equalto

This project introduces the world of equalto and the manufacturing behind-the-scenes.
Please be invited to experience the world of the brand.

Exhibition: Behind-the-scenes of manufacturing and design of equalto

“equalto” is a design brand that combines the power of design with the fine craftsmanship of facilities for people with disabilities.
We will introduce the background of production and our thoughts on manufacturing.

  • Dates: Wednesday, August 21 – Sunday, September 1
  • Hours: 11:00-20:00
  • Venue: GOOD DESIGN Marunouchi
  • *11:00-18:00 on the last day, Sunday, September 1

Talk Show: Behind-the-scenes of manufacturing and design at equalto

The following speakers will provide various perspectives about the story of the equalto project, the craftspersonship of individuals with disabilities, collaboration with companies, and design.

Thursday, August 22,
14:00-15:30

The present and future of type B business establishments
- From the perspective of supporting projects at site, including equalto -

  • NPO Challenged Support Project / Yasunori Matsuoka, Chairperson of the board
  • NPO Suginami Izumi - Suginami Izumi Second / Sato Yoshida
  • NPO Decent Work Labo / Fumika Nakao, Representative Director
Friday, August 23
12:00-13:00

Story of equalto
- The power of design to realize high value -

  • h concept co., ltd / Hideyoshi Nagoya, President
  • Accenture Japan Ltd / Masumi Ichimoto, Managing Director, Technology Consulting
14:00-15:00

Good design at equalto
- Achieve both “value creation by design” and “barrier-free for the creators”-

  • Japan Institute of Design Promotion / Shinji Yajima, Executive Director and CDO
  • h concept co., ltd. / Hideyoshi Nagoya, President
Thursday, August 29
12:00-13:00

Story of equalto
- The reason why the consulting firm addresses social issues -

  • Accenture Japan Ltd / Masumi Ichimoto, Managing Director, Technology Consulting
  • Accenture Japan Ltd / Daisuke Kusaba, Managing Director, Operations Consulting
  • Accenture Japan Ltd / Tomomi Goto, Business Consulting
Friday, August 30
13:00-14:30

A society that accepts and encourages diversity
-Connecting communities through the work of individuals with disabilities

  • En-no-ki / Reiko Shiraha, President
  • NPO Decent Work Labo / Fumika Nakao, Representative Director
  • h concept co., ltd. / Hideyoshi Nagoya, President
16:00-17:00

Craftspersonship that leverages the characteristics of individuals with disabilities

  • NPO Decent Work Labo / Fumika Nakao, Representative Director
  • h concept co., ltd. / Hideyoshi Nagoya, President
  • Accenture Japan Ltd /
    Masumi Ichimoto, Managing Director, Technology Consulting
Capacity of each session: First 30 participants
Venue: GOOD DESIGN Marunouchi

Enjoy experiencing

The equalto products are born from the design and handcraft.
Workshops are held where you can experience such craftsmanship. Children are also welcome!

Make your original Patchpatch!

Patchpatch, a popular good-luck keychain, is an amulet that is carefully produced one by one by the creator. This time, visitors can try and enjoy combining facial parts and adding their names and personalities. Why not take this chance to create your own one-of-a-kind lucky charm?

  • Dates: Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, September 1
  • Time: 11:30-12:30 and 14:00-15:00
    (Two times a day)
  • Venue: GOOD DESIGN Marunouchi
  • Time required: one hour
  • Capacity: The first 10people for each session
  • Participation fee:1,000 yen
  • How to Apply:Please apply through Peatix(https://peatix.com/event/4081056).
  • You can take home one original Patchpatch (lucky charm) that you made.
  • *Children in the 3rd grade or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Create your own My Diffuser!

You can experience making felt balls, which are produced at welfare facilities, and create your own diffuser bottle with the felt balls of your favorite color.

  • Dates: Sunday, August 25 and Saturday, August 31
  • Time: 14:00-15:00 and 15:30-16:30
    (Two times a day)
  • Venue: GOOD DESIGN Marunouchi
  • Time required: One hour
  • Capacity: The first 10 people for each session
  • Participation fee: 1,000 yen
  • How to Apply:Please apply through Peatix (https://peatix.com/event/4081115).
  • Each participant can take home a set of My Diffuser (with 4 felt balls).
  • *Children in the 3rd grade or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Enjoy buying

An event featuring all equalto products will be held at GOOD DESIGN STORE TOKYO by NOHARA during the period.
We will be waiting for you with small gifts exclusively for those who bring the event card.

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Event cards are mainly distributed at

KONCENT shop Komagata
KITTE marunouchi
TOKYO mizumachi
KURUMIRU Tokyo metropolitan government office shop