Kodai Shimizu is a designer focusing on “shaping the future norms of society.” His work begins with questioning contemporary social issues, and emphasizes the design process itself rather than being bound to a specific medium.

For his graduation project at Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands, titled “Craft-techmen Project”, he addressed the themes of mass production and the decline of craft techniques by proposing a series of repairable household appliances. The project gained international recognition and was featured in outlets including Wallpaper Magazine, AXIS (web), and ELLE Decoration NL.

Since 2023, he has also served as a part-time lecturer at the Department of Art Science, Osaka University of Arts, engaging in activities that explore how design can contribute to the future of society.