RCIC
Research Center for Industrial Culture

IAMAS Graduate Interviews VOL.38 : Yuto Noro (creator, Full-time Lecturer at the Department of Early Childhood Education, Hakodate Junior College) x Ryota Kuwakubo (Professor at IAMAS) – released

Creating systems to foster creativity through “Improvisational Handicrafting”

“Improvisational Handicrafting” has been garnering attention on social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube. The short-form video series features Yuto Noro rolling two dice, each marked with different materials, and using the resulting combination to create a craft. These videos are broadcast by Yuto Noro, and after graduating from IAMAS, he began teaching in early childhood education settings. Drawing on his practices in art, programming, and workshops, he explores a recurring question through his craft videos: “What do I want to convey through my craft today?” Ryota Kuwakubo, who served as Noro’s sub-advisor during his master’s research, sat down with him to hear more about his ideas and approach.