Expanding Interpretation Workshop
Ideas make it fun—embark on an adventure into the future you’ve never seen.
Overview
Date and time
Sun, Jun. 29, 2025 10:00 - 13:00
Venue
S4-202, 2nd floor, South Building 4, Ookayama Campus
Language used
English and Japanese
Capacity
About 30 participants
Eligibility
Science Tokyo students (undergraduate and graduate students)
*This workshop can be taken as part of an Entrepreneurship Course. Students are also welcome to participate in this workshop as a one-time attendee. Please see the website below and send your application.
（Please note that students in the medical & dental fields may only participate as a one-time attendee. Credits and points will not be granted.)
Outline
In this workshop, participants will explore cutting-edge prototypes and ideas emerging from Silicon Valley while experiencing the process of “expanding interpretation” to develop new solutions. Additionally, participants will receive insights and practical tips on creating visual prototypes.
The ideation method used in this workshop is based on design thinking but has been uniquely developed by the facilitator, Mr. Iijima. Rather than simply following a fixed process, the key is to experiment and adapt the method to fit your own style. Enjoy the discovery of new approaches and perspectives!
Main content
1. Silicon Valley Now: A first-hand report on futuristic product prototypes and emerging trends from the perspective of a Silicon Valley-based product designer.
2. “Expanding Interpretation” Workshop: Participants will be divided into teams of 4-6 and apply the “expanding interpretation” method to generate new solutions. The facilitator will provide real-time feedback via online video conferencing.
3. Reflection & Wrap-up: Teams will present their proposals and engage in a collective reflection session.
Facilitator
Founder and Chief Design Officer
Persistence of Vision Inc.
- Center for Entrepreneurship Education
- Leadership and Innovation Section, Center for Entrepreneurship Education
- Entrepreneurship Workshops offered by Academy for Leadership (ToTAL)
[Contact] Leadership and Innovation Section, Center for Entrepreneurship Education / Academy for Leadership
e-mail: lead.innov_edu@cee.isct.ac.jp, total@adm.isct.ac.jp