Generative AI x Fashion STEAM: Demonstration of Early Childhood Education Begins | Aura Inc. Establishes "Aura Institute for Creative Education" (In Partnership with Mirai Yochisha)

Aura Inc. (Location: Shibuya-ku) has established the "Aura Institute for Creative Education," a research and development base for creative education. In partnership with the NPO Fuyokai Mirai Yochisha, we will begin research and demonstration of "Digi-Ana Education," which combines digital and analog, including fashion STEAM education.

■ Background | From the Era of "Can Create" to the Era of "Think and Create"

With the advancement of generative AI, it has become an era where anyone can "create." On the other hand, the importance of thinking and design skills to produce intended output is higher than ever before. Furthermore, in early childhood, analog learning such as embodiment and material experience is considered a crucial element in forming the foundation of creativity.

Based on these backgrounds, Aura Inc. has begun full-scale research and demonstration with the aim of establishing creative education that focuses on the "ability to think and create."

■ Demonstration Project Overview

■ Initiatives (Overview)

* Development of a creative education program incorporating the fashion domain

* Cultivation of thinking and ideation skills using generative AI

* Expressive activities that fuse digital and analog

* Construction of a creative education model for early childhood

※ Detailed educational design is under R&D and therefore not disclosed.

■ Features of this Program (Introduction Value)

This initiative adopts an educational design that emphasizes the entire process of "thinking → creating → communicating."

* Holistically cultivates creativity, thinking skills, and expression skills

* Curriculum optimized for early childhood education

* Operational design that reduces the burden on teachers

This is expected to improve children's initiative and their ability to trial and error.

■ Business Growth Potential (Investment Perspective)

* Unique position of Fashion x STEAM

　※ Designed as an area that can handle embodiment and creativity simultaneously

* Growth market of Generative AI x Early Childhood Education

* High implementation capability with demonstration fields

* Scalability through the horizontal expansion of the curriculum

This business is expected to grow on both axes of educational content development and implementation deployment.

■ CEO Comment from Aura Inc.

With the evolution of generative AI, expression has become accessible to everyone. On the other hand, realizing intended expression requires a cumulative effort of thinking and design. At Aura, we value confronting the essence of creation – "how to think and how to express" – rather than relying on AI for answers.

By experiencing the process of thinking, hesitating, and exploring as "play," we aim to draw out children's free ideas and sensitivity, contributing to the cultivation of next-generation creative talent and value creation.

■ Advisors

We have invited experts with specialized knowledge in AI and education to serve as advisors for Aura Inc. We will proceed with the planning and demonstration of this initiative, incorporating their expert insights.

■ Comment from NPO Fuyokai Mirai Yochisha

At our kindergarten, which upholds the philosophy of "The character of a child is formed in the first three years of life and lasts a lifetime," we focus on the immense absorption power of early childhood and offer unique programs where "learning can be experienced as play."

We integrate four domains – language, sports, art, and general intelligence development – within our childcare hours, having nurtured over 500 individuals in 15 years. Witnessing the children's growth beyond imagination, we are convinced that this initiative is essential education for the future.

■ Future Outlook

Through this demonstration, we will systematize the educational program and aim for its expansion to other educational institutions.

Furthermore, in the utilization of generative AI, we will establish educational methods including prompt design to foster talent equipped with both creativity and technical skills.

Moreover, we will widely disseminate the knowledge and educational models gained through this initiative to society, contributing to the establishment of a new standard for creative education.

Additionally, this initiative, which involves moving between digital and analog, is thought to expand new possibilities for expression and learning for children with diverse developmental characteristics. We will further deepen our consideration of its educational value.

■ Collaboration and Sponsorship Opportunities

We envision the development of this initiative through collaboration with corporations, educational institutions, and local governments.

We aim to foster next-generation creative talent and implement new educational models by bridging the domains of Generative AI x Education x Fashion.

This program has a demonstration field in an educational setting and is working to create social value alongside practical educational development. Beyond collaboration on educational programs and providing experiential opportunities, we offer various forms of engagement, such as creating touchpoints with young people and brand promotion.

If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.