Ritsuko Kano received a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. After joining Sony, she worked on user interface development for consumer products and later moved into research and development. Alongside her professional career, she studied spatial design and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Guided by Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles, she has consistently focused on customer experience design. In recent years, her work has included research on human interaction with AI agents and accessibility initiatives, with a focus on creating user-centered experiences and services that deliver value to diverse people.

Hisato Ogata is a design engineer working across design, engineering, art, and science. He graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo and has worked on a wide range of projects, from products to services. His notable works include the HAKUTO lunar exploration rover and the "Dynamic Equilibrium of Life" Signature Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. He serves as a jury member for the Good Design Award and is the author of Convivial Technology.