What kind of future do we see? Perhaps its contours cannot even be imagined. Yet that is exactly why creator dream such numerous possibilities. They test this future through prototyping. We may not have a clear image of what is in store, but we can delineate parts, on the basis of what has already been invented. These objects we call “Future Elements.”

The exhibition centers on the design engineer Shunji Yamanaka’s prototypes and robots, from initial sketches made in collaboration with fellow researchers at his university lab, through to completion. Also included are collaborative works by seven teams of designer-creators and scientist-engineers from different fields. We hope visitors will be exposed to visions of designs that advance towards a future which we cannot yet see.