"Familiar Method" won the Good Design Award at the GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2022, sponsored by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion, a public interest incorporated foundation.
"Familiar Method" wins Good Design Award
What is the "Familiar Method"?
Visual platform production
This is a system to put our corporate philosophy of "creating the potential of children" into practice. It was established to unify all the content we provide, including not only products but also services, events, food, education, art, UI, etc.
We create a "visual platform" that visualizes each piece of content in line with each semi-annual theme, and by fostering a common understanding within the company, we are able to propose content with a unified feel.
GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2022
The Good Design Award, established in 1957, is Japan's only comprehensive design evaluation and recommendation system. Many companies and designers from Japan and abroad participate in the program as a movement to enhance industry and lifestyles through design. More than 50,000 awards have been awarded to date, and the "G Mark," the symbol of the award, is widely known as a symbol of good design.
Comments from the judges
This children's clothing manufacturer has returned to its corporate philosophy of "creating the potential of children" and has created a system in which all employees can understand, think, and act independently to realize this philosophy. As a result, the company has established a flagship store with a restaurant, cafe, relaxation salon, pediatric clinic, etc., and holds workshops at each store. This attitude of trying to find a new corporate image that functions as social infrastructure has been highly praised.
Content Examples
Familiar's theme for the fall 2022 season is "Art & Joy." We would like to introduce some of the content created based on the Familiar Method to coincide with the season's theme.
Fantasy Picture Book
"Fantasy Picture Book" is a workshop where you can enjoy creating imaginary art using colored pencils and fabrics used for clothing, based on motifs that match the season's theme.
The September clothing collection will feature seasonal apples, and a fantasy picture book titled "Let's Make Apples" will be held with a related theme.
KIDS FES
We hold regular classes for preschool children aged 3 to 6, providing an opportunity for them to demonstrate their creative thinking and potential.
KIDS FES in October will be packed with events that will give everyone a fun (Joy) tour feeling.