Envision Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director: Daisuke Inoue; hereinafter "Envision") will host a special dialogue seminar on Thursday, July 16, 2026, welcoming Mr. Akihiro Nagaya, Representative Director and President of Yanmar Brand Asset Design Co., Ltd., and Professor Dairo Muto of Kyoto Institute of Technology. Japanese companies are facing increasingly complex challenges, including population decline, environmental issues, and intensified global competition. Growth can no longer be achieved simply by extending traditional manufacturing strengths. What is now needed is future-oriented design that emphasizes relationships with local communities, society, and the environment. This unique seminar brings together academia at the forefront of design theory and practitioners who have been actively implementing 'design in society' within manufacturing industries. Experience a dynamic, 2.5-hour dialogue packed with insights—from the essence of branding and broader design principles to the possibilities of Japanese-style transformation and the democratization of design. Speakers Mr. Akihiro Nagaya Representative Director and President, Yanmar Brand Asset Design Co., Ltd. Mr. Nagaya served approximately 30 years at Toyota Motor Corporation, holding key positions including General Manager of Lexus Brand Planning and Head of Toyota Design. He later moved to Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., serving as Executive Officer and Head of the Creative Division, overseeing all product design development and global branding for eight years. Following similar demands, he transferred to Yanmar, where he served as Director and Chief Branding Officer at Yanmar Holdings before assuming his current role in April 2025. He established the company as a specialized entity focusing on design consulting and content business. Mr. Dairo Muto Professor, Future Design and Engineering Organization, Kyoto Institute of Technology Born in Tokyo in 1979, Mr. Muto moved to the UK after