PLAYWORKS Curates 'INCLUSIVE DESIGN PRODUCTS 2026': Innovative Products for Future Living at Interior Lifestyle Exhibition
PLAYWORKS Inc. will curate 'INCLUSIVE DESIGN PRODUCTS 2026' at the Interior Lifestyle exhibition held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 10 to 12, 2026. The exhibition will feature 12 products co-created with diverse 'lead users,' including individuals with disabilities and the elderly, proposing new possibilities for future living. Special events include a product commentary tour by Keita Takizawa and talk sessions with Kokuyo and Elecom.
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Following the success of the 2025 edition, this year’s exhibition will showcase 12 newly selected products. Through products born from co-creation with diverse lead users—including those with visual, hearing, and developmental disabilities, as well as sensory sensitivities and the elderly—the exhibition proposes a vision for 'future living.' The program also features product commentary tours by curator Keita Takizawa and talk sessions with Kokuyo and Elecom.
Inclusive design is a method that welcomes people who have been overlooked in traditional design processes as 'lead users,' creating value together from the initial stages. Co-creation with these users unlocks ideas beyond a designer's imagination and holds the potential to drive innovation. In recent years, it has been increasingly adopted by major corporations and startups, not only to improve accessibility but also as a methodology to create new markets and values.
The featured products include:
- Elecom Co., Ltd.: Haptic Feedback Mobile Battery
- Tanita Corporation: Voice Timer TD-435
- BorneLund Inc.: Bumpus
- Maruyasu Umbrella Co., Ltd.: Silent Umbrella & Silent Parasol
- Echo's Breath Co., Ltd.: Monowoto
- Kinjo Rubber Co., Ltd. & PLAYWORKS Inc.: Coco Tape (Walking tape for the visually impaired)
- Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.: Watch for the visually impaired
- Yumetate Inc.: Nikonikoin
- Ryoke Green Gables: We Roast by Ear. GG Coffee
- michiteku Co., Ltd. (Nekojitado): iisazy spoon & fork set 'Soroi'
- PLAYWORKS Inc.: Pointing Communication Pamphlet
- PLAYWORKS Inc.: Low Vision Experience Kit
Curator Keita Takizawa remarked, 'We have gathered numerous wonderful companies challenging themselves with inclusive product design. By focusing on how lead users were involved and how value was created, we hope visitors find new design insights.'
The exhibition also includes a product commentary tour, providing a deep dive into the development background and inclusive design perspectives.
FAQ
What is INCLUSIVE DESIGN PRODUCTS 2026?
It is a curated exhibition by PLAYWORKS Inc. within the Interior Lifestyle Show. Through 12 co-created products with diverse lead users, including people with disabilities and the elderly, it proposes a future of inclusive design living.
What is inclusive design?
It is a design methodology that welcomes people, such as those with disabilities, who have been overlooked in traditional design processes, from the early stages to co-create value together.
What products are on display?
Products on display include Elecom's haptic feedback mobile battery, Tanita's voice timer, BorneLund's Banpas, and Maruyasu Yoeki's Silent Umbrella, among 12 products that cater to diverse needs.
What programs are offered at the event?
The event features tours explaining the development background and co-creation process by curator Keita Takizawa, as well as talk sessions with Kokuyo and Elecom.
Who is the target audience for this exhibition?
The exhibition targets corporate representatives considering the adoption of inclusive design, new business and product developers, designers, researchers, and media professionals.