Elecom Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President & CEO: Koichi Iwami) announces that Ayako Saeki, Supervisor in our Product Development Department, appeared in the "INCLUSIVE DESIGN Talk" interview video on the YouTube channel of PLAYWORKS Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Keita Takizawa), which introduces their initiatives in inclusive design.
Elecom's First Inclusive Design Initiative Introduced in Video
The YouTube channel "PLAYWORKS : INCLUSIVE DESIGN channel," operated by PLAYWORKS, which handles business development and consulting utilizing inclusive design, service design, and workshops, features "INCLUSIVE DESIGN Talk" to explore the value and possibilities of inclusive design with guests involved in inclusive design activities.
Ayako Saeki from Elecom's Product Development Department, who spearheaded the planning of the "Vibrating Mobile Battery with Haptic Feedback," Elecom's first initiative in inclusive design, made her debut appearance on the channel. In a conversation with Keita Takizawa, Representative Director of PLAYWORKS, she shared her passion for these initiatives, including the behind-the-scenes of product development, the inspiration behind tackling inclusive design, and future aspirations.
INCLUSIVE DESIGN Talk | Ayako Saeki, Elecom Co., Ltd. (Part 1)
https://youtu.be/EM99559Zqks
INCLUSIVE DESIGN Talk | Ayako Saeki, Elecom Co., Ltd. (Part 2)
https://youtu.be/55Pv3YBC8Vc
▼Vibrating Mobile Battery with Haptic Feedback Product Information
https://www.elecom.co.jp/products/DE-C78L-10000WF.html
Additionally, footage from PLAYWORKS' "Accessibility Experience Workshop with Certified Lead Users" was simultaneously released. Elecom provided the "Vibrating Mobile Battery with Haptic Feedback" for this workshop.
The workshop aims to deepen understanding of inclusive design and gain insights for improving accessibility by observing lead users with visual impairments experiencing the product for the first time. The workshop can be viewed on the PLAYWORKS YouTube channel.
A11y | Elecom: Vibrating Mobile Battery with Haptic Feedback: Suemune
https://youtu.be/PFfwJ0lwdH8
A11y | Elecom: Vibrating Mobile Battery with Haptic Feedback: Yamamiya
https://youtu.be/NVqnJVNvfm8
Continuing Initiatives Towards a Better Society
Interviews with Saeki and development representative Furuya are also available in "Better being Stories," which showcases initiatives symbolizing our corporate purpose, "Better being."
▼From "Specialized Tool" to a Device Anyone Can Use: Elecom's First Step into Inclusive Design
(Part 1)
https://www.elecom.co.jp/pickup/brand/contents/20260205-01/
(Part 2)
https://www.elecom.co.jp/pickup/brand/contents/20260205-02/
Company Information
Elecom was founded in 1986 and expanded its business scale with the advent of the personal computer boom. While primarily engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sales of IT peripheral products, in recent years, we have expanded into various fields beyond the digital realm of computers and smartphones, including healthcare, gaming, kitchen appliances, beauty products, outdoor gear, pet electronics, and solution proposals. We continue to grow by delivering unprecedented comfort and convenience to everyone.
Our corporate purpose, "Better being," is the reason for our existence as the Elecom Group. By pursuing better technology and quality, we aim to bring happiness to people worldwide and improve society. We strive for a better global environment and local communities, contributing to a sustainable society and environment. We will continue to pursue what we have cherished since our founding and achieve sustainable growth as the Elecom Group.
Company Overview
Company Name: Elecom Co., Ltd.
Head Office: Meijiyasuda Seimei Osaka Midosuji Building 9F, 4-1-1 Fushimi-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Established: May, 1986 (Showa 61)
Representative: Koichi Iwami, President & CEO
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