Hiroshi Sasagawa (b. 1973 Niigata Prefecture) moved to Italy after graduating from the department of design at the Tokai University School of Art and Technology. Sasagawa worked at a design office in Milan and was involved in the design of booths, showrooms, and many other design projects. He currently lives in Asahikawa and lectures at the Tokai University School of Art and Technology. In 2004 Sasgawa won the Azumi prize in the Kokuyo Design Awards and the grand prize in the Yupo Design Awards.