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About


LENS is a studio for interaction art and design, founded in 2014 by Kenichi Okada and Kunie Hiyamizu.

We explore values rooted in human perception—such as tactile sensation, joy, and wonder—that are difficult to quantify or put into words. Our work spans a wide range of media, including interactive installations, spatial experiences, and moving images, all designed to bring these subtle qualities to life through both artistic expression and research.

Many of our creations begin with physical actions like touching, making, or playing. Through these embodied experiences, children become absorbed, and even adults find themselves returning to a childlike sense of curiosity. In the midst of these playful encounters, an unexpected perspective—a hidden layer of meaning—quietly emerges from the things and landscapes around us. Creating these kinds of moments and spaces is at the heart of what we do.

From conceptual design and prototyping to fabrication and engineering across both hardware and software, we work hands-on throughout the entire process. Bridging art and technology, we transform ideas into tangible, immersive experiences.

We aspire to be like a lens—shifting the way we see the world, gently bringing focus to the hidden “mysteries” and “delights” that lie within the everyday.

LENS は、岡田憲一と冷水久仁江によって2014年に設立された、インタラクションアートとデザインのスタジオです。

数値化や言語化が難しい「手触り感」や「楽しさ」など、人の感覚に根ざした価値を、インタラクティブな装置、空間、映像といった多様なメディアを通じてかたちにし、表現と研究の両面から探究しています。

LENSが作るものの多くは、「触れる」「つくる」「遊ぶ」といった、身体を介した行為からはじまります。子どもは夢中に、大人は思わず童心に返ってしまうような体験の中に、気づけば目の前に広がる風景やモノの奥にひそむ“もうひとつの見方”が、ふっと立ち上がってくる。そんな仕掛けや場を、私たちはつくっています。

コンセプトの設計からプロトタイピング、ファブリケーション、エンジニアリングまでを自ら手がけ、アートとテクノロジーを横断しながら、構想を確かな体験として実現することも大事にしています。

私たちは、世界の見え方を少し変えてくれるレンズのような存在でありたい。
日常に紛れている「ふしぎ」や「おもしろさ」に、そっとピントを合わせていきます。

More activities can be seen at FuwariLAB.

The team


岡田憲一 - Kenichi Okada
Kenichi Okada is a Tokyo-based interaction designer whose work explores the intersection of art, design, and technology. After earning his degree from the Royal College of Art in the UK, he joined Sony’s Creative Center, where he continued to refine his approach to creating meaningful experiences through diverse media including film, product design, and immersive installations. His work aims to spark creativity and curiosity, inviting audiences to engage with the world in new ways. Okada’s projects have been exhibited at renowned institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in Tokyo.

冷水久仁江 - Kunie Hiyamizu
After graduating from university, she went on to study at an interior design academy, following her interest in creating beautiful and functional spaces. She spent four years designing shops and homes at a renovation company, where she built up her skills in real-world projects. Now, she works at a company focused on package design and product planning, while also serving as a board member of the Gunma Interior Coordinators’ Association. She continues to share her creative work through exhibitions and publications.