In 1988 Depro International associates co.,Led.was estblished in ltaly as a professional design compsny.
Since then we have been functiong as an "external crestive-mind",providing innovative products that are custom drawn to meet our customer's needs.
The 21st century is censidered by many as the age of the "heart".
Our company's philosophy is based upon the principal that the heart is a key component of the design process of our products.
Furthermore,we believe that the heart is an important factor that provides a competitive advantage for our company
We consider our design system as a "concurrent design system".
This emphasizes the terms "sustainability" and "uniqueness" as highly important features of our products,
We are certain that this approach will yield to effective and dramatic results as your property management.
We will continue to be a significant supplier of exciting new products in the future.
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Osaka
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Depro International Associates CO.,Ltd
550-0005, 805 AXIS Honmachi Bldg 1-2-1 Nishihonmachi Nishi-ku Osaka -shi Osaka -fu Japan
06-6586-6464/06-6586-6465
c/o alessandrogajaarchitetto Via Cavriana,9-20134-Milano ITALY
(+39)02-70121210/(+39)02-7389208
http://www.deprodesign.com
info@deprodesign.com
June 1988 Established in Milan , Italia
July 1991 Established in Osaka
10 million yen
11 people
Shigeyuki Takao
□Design research and analysis
□Concept development
□Design development of Electrical appliances・Sporting goods
Transportation・Interior miscellaneous goods
□3D design data creation and experimental model production
The Studio in Milan was established. Depro International Associates Italia
The Studio in Tokyo was opened.
The branch in Amsterdam was opened.
Depro International Associates CO., Ltd, Osaka was established.
The studio in Amsterdam has divided to GD design
(The Netherlands) and Achilles associates(Belgium).
A business tie-up was formed with Orso Design(Belgium).
Osaka Studio has moved to south port, ATC building ITM.
Depro International Associates CO., Ltd, Tokyo was establioshed.
Osaka Studio has moved to Minami Horie,Mirabell South building.
Osaka Studio has moved to AXIS Honmachi building.
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President
Shigeyuki Takao
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Italian nad English
Creation&Active sports
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7th August1958 Born in Osaka
Graduated from Osaka Kyoiku University high school. Hirano Schoolhouse
Graduated from kanazawa college of art, majored in Industrial Design
Joined Chitose Ltd. Office furniture, in charge of the design department
Went to study abroad at the Milan Institute of Technology,
Department of Architecture, majored in Industrial Design.
Worked at Rodolfo Bonetto`s office as a designer under a business contract.
Established the Milan Studio, Depro International Associates Italy
Established Depro International Associates CO.,Ltd in Osaka.
Director of the Public Relations Division,
Japan Industrial Designers’ Association,
Participate as a jury Member of Good Design Award,
at the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization,
Docent at the Osaka University of Arts
Professor at the Kyoto Seika University of Arts
Docent at the Kanazawa University of Arts
Leader of Kansai-area the Public Relations Division,
Japan Industrial Designers’ Association,
Visiting professor at the Osaka University of Arts
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