On September 26, NYK and Tama Art University (TAU) hosted the final presentation of their second co-creative research project, “Cozy・Comfy — Discovering Joy in Work and Life at Sea” at NYK’s head
On September 26, NYK and Tama Art University (TAU) hosted the final presentation of their second co-creative research project, “Cozy・Comfy — Discovering Joy in Work and Life at Sea” at NYK’s head office in Tokyo. Seventeen master’s and bachelor’s students from Studio 3 of TAU’s Product Design Course unveiled a series of design proposals aimed at enhancing the well-being of future generations of seafarers through spatial concepts that re-design both work and living environments on board.
This initiative is part of the “KANDO – Innovation through Logistics"* program — a NYK-led endeavor geared toward redefining logistics and introducing new value to society. The project also aligns with TAU’s ongoing Design for Disposal initiative, a broader collaboration with multiple companies working to advance a circular economy in the era of SDGs.
In the final presentation, the students proposed various items, including furniture and lighting, designed to make life at sea more cozy and comfortable, while exploring ways to enhance seafarers' morale and motivation. One standout proposal, titled “Colorful Wave,” addressed the challenge of the colorless interior spaces of ships. This art piece features a floral motif and undulating metallic panels that reflect and refract light and color from varying angles, adding
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