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DESIGN TALKS plus

DESIGN TALKS plus

2015Ended9 Seasons190 EpisodesTMDB
NHK WORLD-JAPAN

What is good design? And what is its power? From traditional to cutting edge, we explore Japanese designs that are literally shaping our lives.

Season 2 · Episode 5

Communication through Sound

Mar 3, 2016·30m

With more and more foreign tourists coming to Japan, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on the horizon, a pressing issue is creating smooth communication with visitors who speak a variety of different languages. At the same time, Japan's aging population has led to an increase in rates of hearing loss. This time, our guest is Shinichiro Nakaishi, a proponent of "universal sound design", which has applications to both these issues. Explore amazing new designs that promote communication through sound.

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When did DESIGN TALKS plus Season 2 Episode 5 air?

DESIGN TALKS plus Season 2 Episode 5 aired on March 3, 2016.

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This episode runs for approximately 30 minutes.

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