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THE MAKERS
Season 1
In Season 1, we discover how artisans, such as a traditional Japanese tea set maker, combine traditional techniques with modern aesthetics.
Tradition & technology
Artisans at Work: Bridging Past and Present
Explore how Kyoto craftspeople blend age-old methods with modern technology to create timeless pieces.
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EP 1 - Takahiro Yagi
Takahiro Yagi’s family-run workshop uses ancient Japanese design practices to bring his traditional creations to life and provide a lasting sense of comfort. He admires the comfort and luxury when we show him the interior of the QX50.
EP 2 - Toru Tsuji
Toru Tsuji was doubted by his peers because of his tattoos. But he’s proved them wrong by using unconventional methods to help his craft thrive. He works with metal to give it a soft elegance, something he discovered in the styling of the QX55.
EP 3 - Shuji Nakagawa
Shuji Nakagawa’s blend of traditional woodworking craft and modern methods are brought to life in contemporary shapes. He discovered the same attention to detail is in abundance in the QX60’s cabin.
EP 4 - Horiki Eriko
Horiki Eriko is an expert washi paper designer, a traditional form of Japanese papermaking. She fuses technology with traditional craft by blending innovation and tradition. She found the QX55 to be powerful and elegant.
EP 5 - Hosai Matsbayashi
Hosai Matsbayashi is a ceramic artist, who combines traditional techniques with modern aesthetics to make beautiful tea ceremony wares. He admires the way the QX60’s body shape is so fluid it almost feels soft.
EP 6 - Tatsuyuki Kosuga
Tatsuyuki Kosuga used to hang out with biker crews. Nowadays he’s a leading craftsman. He creates objects from natural materials that improve with use and age. We introduce him to the QX55, which he thinks is elegant and powerful.
The Makers Roundtable
This episode serves as a wrap up to season 1. It features all 6 Kyoto craftspeople in conversation with Taisuke Nakamura, Head of INFINITI Design, as they explore modern Japanese craftsmanship, timeless beauty, and more.
Featured Vehicle
Design Philosophies in Focus
Throughout The Makers series, we teamed each episode with the INFINITI vehicle we believe reflects the same design philosophies we so admire in our subjects’ work.
QX60
INFINITI’s mid-size 7-seater SUV. Outside, the athletic silhouette is balanced with subtle features. Inside, the luxurious cabin has everything you need for modern life.
QX55
Our radically styled 5-seater crossover. It has the soul of a performance coupe and the body of a stylish crossover SUV.
QX50
Our compact 5-seater SUV made for the city. With swooping lines and a luxurious cabin, it’s perfect for those who are searching for something different.
Continue Exploring
Makers of QX80
Go behind the scenes with the team responsible for our luxury SUV, the QX80, and see how innovation drives every detail of its design.
Makers International
Meet talented creators from around the world and discover how they blend diverse materials and techniques to craft objects of beauty.
Makers Season 2
Meet various architects and hear how, by connecting luxury, nature and space, they create beautiful buildings.
