Inaugural 'BOTANIST CREATIVE AWARD 2026' Announced: Accepting Still Image and Video Submissions Starting March 27th on the Theme of 'Wisdom Felt from Plants' with Renowned Art Director Chie Morimoto as Judge

BOTANIST, the botanical lifestyle brand developed by I-ne Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka), is launching the inaugural 'BOTANIST CREATIVE AWARD 2026' and will begin accepting submissions on Friday, March 27, 2026.

About the Award The 'BOTANIST CREATIVE AWARD' was established to convey the importance of the brand concept, 'living with plants,' by combining the 'wisdom of plants'—the insights we gain from their vitality and beauty—with individual expression and aesthetic sensibility. This award is open to everyone, both professionals and amateurs, who wish to share their thoughts on plants. We invite participants to use their free imagination and creativity to express the theme 'Wisdom Felt from Plants' while incorporating BOTANIST products or logos. For this commemorative first edition, we are honored to welcome Japan's leading art director and creative director, Chie Morimoto, as a judge. We aim to share the 'beauty of living with plants' with the world through the flexible and innovative creativity of our participants.

About the Judge ▮ Chie Morimoto (Art Director / Creative Director) 【Comment】 We are a part of nature. I want us to continue living in symbiosis with nature while expressing our gratitude. I look forward to encountering works that evoke a new sense of vitality. Please unleash your sensibility and imagination into this world. 【Profile】 Born in Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture. After graduating from Musashino Art University and working at Hakuhodo, she established goen° Co., Ltd. in 2007. She is active in a wide range of fields, including advertising, product development, and spatial direction. She has worked on artwork for artists such as Mr.Children, Yumi Matsutoya, and Official Hige Dandism, as well as film promotional art, receiving numerous awards both in Japan and abroad.