DESIGN × STORIES (2023) Web Series — Cast, Story & Where to Watch | MovieLinkBD

DESIGN × STORIES (2023) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch DESIGN × STORIES online in HD.

DESIGN × STORIES — Storyline

Explore the rich legacy and evolution of diverse designs across Japan. DESIGN x STORIES digs into their origins and how they inspire creators today.

Cast & Crew

• Starring: Andrea Pompilio, Shaula Vogue

DESIGN × STORIES — Series Details

DESIGN × STORIES — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: JOMON (2023-03-30) — The Jomon period began around 15,000 years ago and lasted for over ten thousand years. In recent years a host of Jomon-themed exhibitions have been held in Japan and elsewhere. A k
• E2: Greener Living (2023-04-20) — Our relationship with nature has been changed by our experiences during the pandemic. Many feel a strong desire to bring the natural world into their everyday lives. Interest has r
• E3: Design Hunting in Fukui Part 1 (2023-05-18) — Fukui Prefecture lies on the coast of the Sea of Japan, in the central area of Japan's main island. A wide array of projects are building communities, and promoting regional crafts
• E4: Design Hunting in Fukui Part 2 (2023-05-25) — Fukui Prefecture lies on the coast of the Sea of Japan, in the central area of Japan's main island. 90% of Japan's eyeglasses are made here, along with Echizen lacquerware, which h
• E5: Active Communities (2023-06-22) — Falling birth rates have left much of the world grappling with the problem of isolation. Community hubs play a vital role in the mental and physical health of local residents. They
• E6: Design Hunting in Amami Oshima (2023-07-06) — This time we're visiting Amami Oshima, which lies midway between Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures. Recognized as a Natural World Heritage site in 2021, the island has one of Japan
• E7: Evolving Museums (2023-07-20) — Displaying historical artifacts and artworks, museums are temples of knowledge, respected as arbiters of culture and the arts. This image is reinforced by forbidding, majestic buil
• E8: Design Hunting Kyoto Prefecture "Traditional Heritage" (2023-07-27) — This time we're visiting Kyoto Prefecture. It flourished as Japan's capital for a thousand years, evolving a unique culture, and shaping many delicate traditional industries. Kyoto
• E9: Picture Books (2023-08-03) — Increasing digitalization has led to fears about paper books, and a reappraisal of the value of picture books. Unlike reading for information, picture books use their physical attr
• E10: Snack Time (2023-09-21) — The Japanese custom of snack time led to regular Japanese creating a unique culture around sweets. Since late 1800s, the mixture of western culture and Japanese sensibilities has l
• E11: Design Hunting in Fukuoka (2023-09-28) — This Design Hunt takes us to Fukuoka prefecture in the north of the island of Kyushu. With urban hubs, a coastline and mountains, the local culture draws on the natural world and c
• E12: Dialogue with Material Part 1 (2023-10-26) — This time we visit the "Material, or" exhibition at design institute 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in Roppongi, Tokyo. Humans have worked with countless raw materials and adapted them using d
• E13: Dialogue with Material Part 2 (2023-11-02) — This time we visit the "Material, or" exhibition at design institute 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in Roppongi, Tokyo. Humans have worked with countless raw materials and adapted them using d
• E14: Design Hunting in Aichi (2023-11-23) — This time we visit Aichi Prefecture, a national hub with connections that stretch east and west across Japan. A focal point for culture and technology from other regions, Aichi has
• E15: Opening New Doors for Children's Futures (2023-11-30) — As fewer children are born in Japan, educational approaches are starting to change. Traditional competitive and uniform policies are shifting to a focus on nurturing individual gro
• E16: Sound Designs in Wood (2023-12-21) — Since ancient times wood has been used to produce sound and music. Whether by striking, blowing or through resonance, each approach has evolved and grown over many centuries. The r
• E17: Shaping Spaces Around Books (2023-12-28) — Books from all eras provide us with knowledge, inspiring emotional reactions that bring color to our lives. Yet as the internet grows, bookstores and shelves are vanishing from our

Season 2

• E1: Design Hunting in Chiba (2024-02-22) — Chiba Prefecture has a long history of exploration by new arrivals. A neighbor of Tokyo, it also has a warm, mild climate and a rich natural landscape. It remains popular with thos
• E2: Embroidery (2024-02-29) — This time we explore the world of embroidery. It's said to have come to Japan from continental Asia along with Buddhism in the 5th century CE. From being reserved for religion, it
• E3: Lifestyle Tools (2024-03-14) — There are design stories behind every one of the household items we use on a daily basis. Various creators have shaped them with care and their designs have a polished practicality
• E4: Design Hunting in Tokyo: Updating Traditional Crafts (2024-03-21) — Tokyo is still home to many traditional crafts and techniques that have been handed down through generations of artisans. 41 arts have been officially recognized as traditional cra
• E5: Customize (2024-03-28) — As the internet makes it easy to find information, more and more people are trying their hand at new creative endeavors. At the same time, many creative fields including product de
• E6: Variations on a Theme (2024-04-04) — How can designs reveal new perspectives and surprising values in the familiar? Meet an architect bringing new value to existing products through upcycling. A project using AI to br
• E7: New Public Restroom Designs (2024-04-25) — Japanese restrooms have won the world's attention for their reflection of larger society. A sweeping new trend is changing the old image of public toilets. The Tokyo Toilet project
• E8: Shared Living, Shared Spaces (2024-05-02) — The pandemic cut many of us off from relationships with others, giving rise to isolation and loneliness. Remote living has also limited any socializing with colleagues and broader
• E9: Design Hunting in Fukushima (2024-05-23) — This time we visit Japan's third-largest prefecture, Fukushima. The mild climate and snowy mountains have shaped diverse microclimates and customs, and widely varied crafts. From a
• E10: Disaster Reconstruction: Wajima-nuri (2024-05-30) — Wajima-nuri is a lacquerware craft from Ishikawa Prefecture, and one of the oldest traditional crafts in Japan. However, the entire region was devastated by a magnitude 7.6 earthqu
• E11: Design Hunting in Iwate (2024-06-20) — This time we visit the idyllic mountain landscape and dramatic Sanriku coastline of Iwate Prefecture. From 400-year-old Nambu ironware to regional performing arts that pay homage t
• E12: Aging (2024-06-27) — Japanese have a unique appreciation for aging. From the fleeting beauty caused by natural decay to the appreciation of imperfection in an incomplete work. A designer showcases the
• E13: Science & Design: Evoking the Future (2024-07-18) — 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, a gallery in Roppongi, Tokyo, held an exhibition titled, "Future Elements: Experimental Laboratory for Prototyping in Science and Design." It features collabora
• E14: Design Hunting in Shizuoka (2024-07-25) — This time we visit Shizuoka Prefecture, blessed by subsoil water flows from Japan's highest peak, Mt. Fuji. Edo-period shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu brought the best artisans across Japan
• E15: Design Hunting in Kamakura (2024-08-29) — This time we visit Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture. The site of Japan's capital 800 years ago, this historic city is filled with shrines and temples. Surrounded by mountains and th
• E16: Creative Archives (2024-09-05) — Social change has led to new projects that archive things of value using unique techniques. From storing and displaying architectural models in a warehouse to a photographer who ar
• E17: Sleeping (2024-10-03) — Japanese people have some of the shortest average sleep in the world. No wonder people are turning to designs that center the importance of everyday rest. From capsule hotels that
• E18: Book Design (2024-10-10) — The rise of digital books has led to massive changes for the printed word. So when you pick up a physical book in a store, its cover is designed to appeal through texture and even
• E19: Circular Design (2024-11-07) — We are all part of a vast, natural ecosystem. Today, circular design is making waves because it prioritizes our resources, while minimizing waste and pollution. From buildings that
• E20: Inspired by Nature's Strength (2024-11-14) — Creators have always been inspired by powerful natural phenomena that lie beyond our control. One design unit pours the discoveries and emotions roused by these phenomena into thei
• E21: Evolving Renovations (2024-12-05) — Renovation usually means hollowing out an old building and adding a new interior. Yet this approach is starting to change. A historic florist uses new technology to retain its hist
• E22: Design Hunting in Nagano (2024-12-12) — Located in central Japan, Nagano Prefecture has long been a hub that connects east and west Japan. The Northern Alps Art Festival explores the region's culture and traditions, whil

Season 3

• E1: Poop-Loop (2025-01-30) — 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in Tokyo's Roppongi is currently showing a "pooploop" exhibition. Our presenters chat with exhibition directors Satoh Taku and Takemura Shinichi about cycles of
• E2: Design Hunting in Toyama (2025-02-06) — Lying by the Sea of Japan, Toyama Prefecture is home to wood carving, glasswork and Takaoka bronze casting that has over 400 years of history behind it. Such crafts are alive and w
• E3: The New Potential of Sharing (2025-03-13) — The idea of sharing with others is a common-sense approach that also strengthens our relationships and enriches our mental health. It's also an idea that's currently in the spotlig
• E4: Design Hunting in Ishikawa (2025-03-20) — Ishikawa Prefecture is home to a diverse array of arts and crafts, and has a thriving traditional culture. The Kaga region is home to Kutani ware, one of Japan's top porcelain styl
• E5: Learning through Play (2025-03-27) — In a complex, unpredictable world, we can learn a great deal about ways to live from how children play. From a playground where kids take the lead in playing with unused items from
• E6: Designing Neighborhoods (2025-04-25) — Today's theme: Designing Neighborhoods. Architects and artists work with landowners and local government to shape appealing neighborhoods with strong character. Explore this next-g
• E7: Design Hunting in Hiroshima (2025-05-02) — Today's theme: Design Hunting in Hiroshima. Explore the ravages of war and a call for peace at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Join a hunt for new designs born from traditiona
• E8: Wrapping (2025-05-16) — Today's theme: Wrapping. In Japan the art of wrapping and tying is a culture displaying beauty and thoughtfulness. It elevates the content and shows care. Join us for a rediscovery
• E9: Design Hunting in Osaka (2025-05-23) — Today's theme: Design Hunting in Osaka. A thriving trade and economic hub with a unique culture. Join us on a hunt for regional designs that prioritize human connection in the welc
• E10: Reviving Lost Traditions (2025-06-27) — Today's theme: Reviving Lost Traditions. Many traditional arts have been lost to time. We meet creators who have reevaluated their value, and are passionate about reviving these lo
• E11: Shifting Perspectives (2025-07-04) — Today's theme: Shifting Perspectives. A growing trend offers new perspectives to spark new discoveries and realizations. Discover a host of designs that remind us that shifting per
• E12: EXPO 2025 Part 1: Designing the Future (2025-07-25) — One of the most striking aspects of EXPO 2025, OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN is the cutting-edge architectural thinking on display. Several of Japan's most innovative architects and designe
• E13: EXPO 2025 Part 2: Challenging the Future (2025-08-01) — Today's theme: EXPO 2025 Part 2: Challenging the Future. A 2-part series on EXPO 2025 and its theme, Designing Future Society for Our Lives. Meet the people taking on challenges fo
• E14: Lighting Everyday Life (2025-09-05) — Today's theme: Lighting Everyday Life. From a design to add light to an enclosed lot, cozy lamps with a dim glow, to a project for those with light sensitivities. Explore an array
• E15: Hodgepodge (2025-09-12) — Today's theme: Hodgepodge. Japan has a long tradition of collecting and displaying items based on their aesthetic appeal to their owner. Explore how new designs leverage this hodge
• E16: Compact (2025-10-24) — Today's theme: Compact. This is the key to comfort in limited space, giving rise to designs that fold, layer, and enclose. Explore the beauty and potential in Japan's wide variety
• E17: Line Designs (2025-10-31) — Today's theme: Line Designs. These are evolving in many fields across Japan, from the traditional art of calligraphy to furniture, and architecture. Explore a truly diverse world o
• E18: Design Hunting in Oita (2025-11-28) — Today's theme: Design Hunting in Oita. Oita prefecture in Kyushu is famed for its hot springs. Meet a dyer who uses that water, explore 300-year-old folk pottery, and see how art r
• E19: Playful Everyday Fabric (2025-12-05) — Today's theme: Playful Everyday Fabric. Textiles are everywhere in our lives. From bold patterns and vivid colors to updated designs for traditional cloth. Explore a world of playf
• E20: Cleaning (2025-12-26) — Today's theme: Cleaning. More than a chore, it's a way to calm the mind. Spaces, products, and system designs to encourage cleaning – explore a unique Japanese aesthetic and the po

Season 4

• E1: Design Hunting in Tottori (2026-01-02) — Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging views. Our design hunt explores a culture with deep roots in
• E2: Evolved Kawaii Design (2026-01-30) — Today's theme: Evolved Kawaii Design. An iconic facet of Japanese pop culture, Kawaii design charms people across borders. Explore the people and designs of a new dimension to a Ja
• E3: Reimagining Analog Design (2026-02-06) — Today's theme: Reimagining Analog Design. Analog is making a comeback, offering a human appeal to our five senses that digital lacks. Explore designs that reveal the charm and pote
• E4: Bodies (2026-03-06) — Today's theme: Bodies. As AI, digital and virtual spaces take over, thinking about physical bodies is more important than ever. Explore the role of designs which are rooted in huma
• E5: Vanishing Tools (2026-03-13) — Today's theme: Vanishing Tools. As the rising age of artisans puts the survival of certain crafts at risk, we shine a light on the vanishing tools used to keep them alive, and thei
• E6: Astonishing Stairs (2026-03-20) — Today's theme: Astonishing Stairs. Creators have taken a simple structure that lets us climb, and imbued it with new significance. Explore the surprising beauty of stairs through a
• E7: Parody (2026-04-03) — Today's theme: Parody. In an era of overwhelming, and often fake, information, parody dissects its subject through humor, and breathes new value into the familiar. Explore design t
• E8: Designing for Portability (2026-05-08) — Today's theme: Designing for Portability. The spotlight is on portable and mobile designs. From lighting to houses and transport, explore the appeal and potential of designing for
• E9: Design Hunting in Shiga (2026-05-15) — Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shiga. This central prefecture is home to Lake Biwa and rich water resources led to a unique regional culture. Our design hunt explores modern upda
• E10: Designs for Touch (2026-06-19) — Today's theme: Designing for Touch. Information today comes from devices, but creatives in various fields are recentering the human sensation of touch. Explore the potential of des
• E11: A New Look at Shadows (2026-06-27) — Today's theme: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how
• E12: Design Hunting in Yamaguchi (2026-07-17) — Today's theme: Design Hunting in Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island, Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us
• E13: Bringing Dolls to Life (2026-07-24) — Today's theme: Bringing Dolls to Life. To ward off evil, to celebrate a birth, or simply to comfort and entertain – dolls have a long history in Japan. We meet creators bringing th
• E14: Guruguru Designs (2026-08-14) — Today's theme: Guruguru Designs. Nature's spirals, circles, and swirls are reflected in "guruguru" designs. From prehistoric pottery to modern art and fashion, these shapes still f
• E15: The New Era of Japanese Modern Design (2026-08-21) — Today's theme: The New Era of Japanese Modern Design. A fusion of rational Western Modernism and traditional Japanese materials and skills. Explore the beauty and potential of Japa

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does DESIGN × STORIES have? 4 season(s) with 64 episodes.

Where can I watch DESIGN × STORIES? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.