Shimpei Takahashi
Creative Design Futurist | Play-Based Innovation
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Shimpei Takahashi is a leading expert on the intersection of play, creativity, and innovation. As a designer at Japanese toy company ASOGIDA, he pioneered new product development methods that use playful experimentation to spark breakthroughs.
Takahashi's TED Talks on 'design thinking' have inspired millions to approach problem-solving with a more lighthearted, iterative mindset. His keynotes reveal how embracing childlike curiosity can unlock the creative potential of individuals, teams, and organizations.
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Play this word game to come up with original ideas
Shimpei Takahashi always dreamed of designing toys. But when he started work as a toy developer, he found that the pressure to produce squashed his creativity. In this short, funny talk, Takahashi describes how he got his ideas flowing again, and shares a simple word game anyone can play to generate new ideas. (In Japanese with English subtitles.)
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxTokyo 2013 | 2013 | 🇯🇵Tokyo, Japan |
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