Creative Director TANAKA, Naoki
Photo：Naoki Tanaka
- Department
- Graduate School/Arts Studies
- Position
- Professor *
- Specialization
- Technology, Design & Storytelling
- Degrees Earned
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Sophia University
- Affiliated Academic
Arganizations - International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences
- Profile
- "With an academic background in science and technology, Naoki joined Dentsu as a copywriter. But soon his creative talent crossed boundaries, as he combined design, technology, and traditional advertising skills to provide media-neutral solutions for clients
Naoki is the CCO of Dentsu Lab, leading a world-class team at the intersection of creativity and technology. As Jury President at Cannes Lions and Executive Member of the Webby Awards, he drives global innovation in digital technology and inclusive design. His work—honored by D&AD, Forbes and Guinness World Records—merges storytelling, tech, and social impact. He also leads “Project Humanity,” empowering diverse talents through play and design. Based in Tokyo and global, he brings bold ideas to life that move culture and business forward." - Message
- Find the sensations that have not yet been named.
Find the questions that have not yet found their words.
Find the movements of the heart that language has not yet touched.
From that unnamed territory,
new expressions begin,
and new forms of value come into being.
Let us venture there together.
