User:Aika Chen/Tatsuo Kannami

Tatsuo Kannami (官浪辰夫, Kannami Tatsuo,　born 7 June 1952) is a Japanese design consultant. He was born in Osaka, Japan, lives in Tokyo.

Career
Tatsuo Kannami is a descendant of the Osaka Kazuemon family of business owners who flourished from the 16th to the 19th century. Osakaya was a merchant house in the Edo period that ran mining, finance, and Dutch trade. He is the 14th generation, counting from the founder Kuzaemon Osakaya (1576-1668).

He graduated from Musashino Art University in Tokyo. During his university days, he studied stage art such as opera and ballet. After graduating from university, he established Kannami Design Institute (KDI INC.) and is involved in design strategies for international companies.

He has also worked on many branding projects related to the development of new businesses and new brands.

He is a special lecturer for Ph.D. course at the Musashino Art University Graduate School.

He is well versed in the natural history of America and the lifestyle and culture of Native Americans, and publishes his travel information on his website.

Social Activities

 * Japan Space Design Association (DSA) Chairman (2011-, 2017-Honorary Chairman)
 * Kukan Design Organization (KU/KAN) Chairman (2014-2016, 2017- Director)
 * Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Par alympic Games Organizing Committee Brand Advisory Group Memeber (2020)
 * Tokyo 2020 Games Mascot Selection Review Committee Panel Member (2017-)
 * Osaka 2025 EXPO Logo Design Judging Committee Memeber (2019-)