WHY
WHAT CAN
DESIGN DO FOR A
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE?
WHAT CAN
DESIGN DO FOR A
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE?
Over the past 50 years, weather-related disasters, such as typhoons, hurricanes, and torrential rains, have increased fivefold, while climate change has led to coral bleaching and wildfires, causing significant biodiversity loss. Addressing the climate crisis requires tackling various causes, but the most measurable and impactful approach is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly CO₂. Decarbonization is therefore essential for achieving a sustainable planet.
Since the 2015 Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global temperature rise to within 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels, efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions have accelerated worldwide. However, the pace of action remains critically slow. According to the latest report by the World Meteorological Organization, there is a 66% probability that the 1.5°C threshold will be exceeded by 2027. If current trends continue, global average temperatures are projected to rise by approximately 4.5°C by 2100. Such rapid warming is expected to increase the frequency and severity of weather-related disasters, accelerate the spread of infectious diseases, and hasten the depletion of natural resources, posing a complex and multifaceted threat to the future of human life. For the survival of humanity itself, NOSIGNER remains committed to providing design solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.
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TIPS FROM NOSIGNER
KEY POINTS
IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
KEY POINTS
IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
POINT 01
VISUALIZING THE INVISIBLE
Many aspects of climate change, such as carbon emissions or renewable energy usage, are not visible to the human eye. For this reason, graphic design that effectively visualizes this “invisible information” plays a crucial role. By communicating problems visually, we help people engage with climate change as everyone’s responsibility.
POINT 02
ADOPTING AS A LIFESTYLE
Achieving a sustainable society requires not just government and corporate action but also individual behavioral changes. We need branding and communication design that can position decarbonization and resource circulation as appealing lifestyle choices. The key is creating systems that encourage people to participate.
POINT 03
INTEGRATING CIRCULAR RESOURCE SYSTEMS
A sustainable society requires a circular economy. By focusing on the principles of the 3Rs “Reduce,” “Reuse,” and “Recycle”, and minimizing the movement and processing of materials, we can design resource circulation systems with more efficiency. Integrating these circular mechanisms enables manufacturing with reduced environmental impact.
RESULTS
RESULTS THROUGH
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
RESULTS THROUGH
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
DESIGN CASES
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Evolutional Creativity – Eisuke Tachikawa
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防災デザイン
RESILIENCE DESIGN
We create designs for adapting to the current "era of disasters"—from books and websites that share life-saving knowledge to emergency products and disaster-adaptive urban spaces.
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食のデザイン
FOOD DESIGN
We tackle food's most complex challenges—environmental impact, waste, and safety—through design solutions that create a sustainable food future.
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衛生デザイン
HYGIENE DESIGN
From infographics that communicate infection control to globally adopted face shields, we design for behavioral change in public health.
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地域デザイン
REGIONAL DESIGN
We revitalize traditional regional industries, activate cultural assets, and foster community and identity to enhance each region's distinctive value.
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コミュニティデザイン
COMMUNITY DESIGN
We promote community innovation through cross-sector collaborations, integrating diverse expertise to create meaningful societal transformations.
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創造的教育
CREATIVE EDUCATION
Through “Evolutional Creativity,” a method inspired by the natural creativity of biological evolution, we foster creative talent in design and innovation, cultivating the next generation of creativity.
