Mission & Organization
1. Research
New 'YAKIMONO' Project: Development of new 'YAKIMONO' with highly value added design and function, which is based on the market needs, and new market.
《Department of Product Design and Arts》: Development of new 'YAKIMONO' designed with multifaceted and comprehensive viewpoints.
Development of Ceramics by artistic ideas and design skills. Proposing value added design through the collaboration with the division of ceramic science.
《Department of Ceramic Science》: Scientific research on 'YAKIMONO' and Development of new 'YAKIMONO'. Elucidation of porcelain from raw materials to products from scientific view point. Accomplishment of, 1: Characterization and improvement of Amakusa pottery stone, 2: Improvement of casting technology, 3: Analysis and control of sintering, 4: Development of new glaze, 5: Improvement of porcelain property, based on the basic principle. Above results are utilized as products based on these needs.
《Department of Management》: Ceramic industry research in Hizen area
Outlook of Hizen ceramic industry through the investigation of the transition of production, commerce, distribution and marketing in Hizen ceramics.
2. Education and Human resource development
Education and Research guidance on the students of Saga university.
Programs to develop YAKIMONO creators through the fusion of art and science: Development of the fields of cross-cultural and creative interaction between creators to provide new value beyond the scope of their activities, which improves education for undergraduate and graduate students.
《Department of Product Design and Arts》: Creator training program with cross-cultural interaction.
Development of the collaborative community of cross-cultural and creative interaction between creators, which enhances practical education for undergraduate and graduate students.
3. Regional and international collaboration
Development of 'YAKIMONO' research hub and its expansion to the world: Contribution for industrial development in Hizen area and 'YAKIMONO' culture.
Mutual development with educational and research institutions in other countries.
《Department of Product Design and Arts》: Regional revitalization with design and arts, and international collaboration
Regional revitalization by giving ideas and expressive activity in design and arts to ARITA city. Promotion of international collaboration with educational and research institutions of design and arts.
《Department of Management》: Investigation of ARITA as 'YAKIMONO' city
Investigation of the geographical structure, movement and relationship of people, and history in ARITA city. Proposing the revitalization plan of ARITA city based on the above investigation and cooperation with industries.
4. Lectures and events
Exchange information with people in Hizen area and education for people who work in ceramic industry through lectures and evens in Hizen area.
5. Publication
Periodicals such as achievement report
