Vision In the 20th century, economic efficiency based on the development of scientific technology was the most important thing for us. From this value, the whole world competes with one other to find the most efficient answer with industry being brought up by technological innovation. Within this environment, Japanese children are controlled and their chance for cultivating their own creativity has been greatly inhibited. However, recently we have realized these negative influences and are trying to re-structure the 21st Centuryﾕs society. These times call for talented individuals with independent minds. For that reason, we felt compelled to capture this moment, opportunity and environment to bring quality to cultivation, creativity, and communication. Instead of following a manual, if children are challenged by something interesting and be able to experience success and loss while they are with people who support them, also if we give a chance that children can try without afraid of making mistakes, we believe that they will have a better opportunity to learn and grow in an energetic atmosphere. Using our slogan, "For our children and their children", "Creative design for children" TRI+ will look towards the 21st century's new horizons, which bring creative independence for the next generation. We will support developing original projects for toys, games and software. TRI+ would like to work on: Based on the concept, "For our children and their children" and "Creative design for children" TRI+ would like to work on the following areas; planning and producing original products, planning and managing events and exhibitions, developing educational programs and workshops, and developing and editing work in mixed media. Some of our projects and goals are ･Educational toys for the whole family. ･Educational program such as science and economy which is based on real society. ･New type of interactive Web site that children will really enjoy. ･Working on the concept and producing an Art exhibition which adults and children can both enjoy. ･Publishing books that will grow childrenﾕs senses for Art and Design. ･Create a community support that would contribute to the raising of children. ･Proposing playgrounds that stimulate childrenﾕs spontaneousness and creativity News The projects we have done and those that we are currently working on: Please see "Works" in Japanese. Company profile: ･Name: TRI-Plus Inc. ･Address: 1-3-37-510 Motoazabu Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0046 Japan ･Bank: Tokyo Mitsubishi Bank in Hiroo ･Directors: Yasuko (Seki) Kitayama (Representative Director) Michiko Suzuki Durinski (Director) ･Built: April, 2001 BUSINESS CONTENTS: ･Planning, editing work, and writing for print and web site materials ･Planning and operating exhibit, symposiums, and workshops ･Merchandizing, project development, and marketing planning ･Consultation for children related Company and project ･Educational Toys ･Educational shows (printed, TV program, and story) Others Directors Profile: Yasuko Seki (TRI-Plus Inc. Representative director) Born in Tokyo. Started working at Axis Inc. in 1981. She was working on planning and operation for editorial works, design exhibitings and seminars. From 1991 to 96, she was chief editor of "AXIS" design magazine. After leaving AXIS in 1996, she moved to the United States to study at "Lewis & Clark College." From 1997 (and on), she has been working in Japan as a freelance editor and writer. Planning and editing for companyﾕs house magazine, planning and operating for design exhibits and forums, writing for magazines and web sites. She has a column called "Yasuko's Room" in designtope. http://www.designtope.net/ Tri-Plus was established in 2001 and she became representative director. Books written: Future Archaeology of Design" (joint authorship with Butsugaku , in 2000), "Universal Fashion Proclaim" ( Chuoh Kouron Shinsha in 2002), "100 Toys in the World" ( Chuoh Kouron Shinsha in 2003), "Earth at Play " (Sekai Bunka sha in 2004/ Planning and Editorial) Michiko Suzuki Durinski (TRI-Plus Inc. Director) Michiko was born in Tokyo. After graduating from "Tama Art University" in Tokyo (majoring in Graphic Design), she studied at the "Art Center College of Design" in Pasadena, California. Michiko lives in Los Angeles and works as producer with Art Durinski (VFX supervisor), Kyle Cooper (Director), Frank Serafine (Sound Director), Syd Mead(Futurist, Designer) and Sony Pictures Imageworks where she works in the fields of Feature Films, Television Commercials, Specialty Films for Expos and Amusement Parks, Museum Content and others. She has also consulted for major companies on corporate image projects, future visions, marketing concepts and image producing for sports events. She has been invited as a special lecturer at Universities, Companies, and Academies. She has also been invited as a guest speaker at forums, to be a judge, and to write about Visual Effects in Hollywood. In U.S., she gave a talk at UCLAﾕs special seminar and BDA. Michiko is also Director of Pacific Rim Operations for the "Visual Effects Society" in Hollywood.