10th time.
What comes to mind when you think of the number 10?
It must be the soccer ace number after all.
As a member of the soccer team in elementary and middle school, the number 10 was a number I aspired to wear.
I think '10' is a special number, no matter how weak the team.
The J League began in 1993.
It was one of the most dazzling worlds for me as an 8-year-old.
After that, Japanese soccer continued to evolve.
Unbelievable things were happening one after another.
Japanese people are doing well in Serie A.
And it was a great success.
Since then, not just one, but countless players have gone on to play in the world's top leagues.
A J-League veteran who is on par with the world's superstars.
The professional league was born in 1993.
Who would have thought that Japanese soccer would end up like this in 2020...
Looking back at Japanese soccer, once it becomes a major presence, it evolves at an incredible speed.
I would be happy if interior design becomes more popular and becomes a culture that we can be proud of around the world.
Now, let's get to the main topic.
"Interesting interior design"
There is an architect I met in my second year in this industry.
He taught me a lot about the fascinating aspects of architecture as well as interior design.
By the way, he is still one of the people I respect the most and from whom I learn so much.
To the architect,
"Do you have a good tissue cover to put in the car?" I was asked.
I knew the car the architect drove.
It was a vintage van that was over 20 years old, so it couldn't be called new by any stretch of the imagination, but it was a really cool car with a lot of character.
The conversation took place at the store where I was working at the time, but I forgot that I was at work and introduced something that was not a product of the store.
"Wouldn't a sneaker box be fine?" I replied.
After a moment of silence, she said, "That's a good idea! I'll take that!"
Then, a few years later, the architect told me, "I've been working with you ever since because you were the one who came up with the idea for that sneaker box."
Personally, I was like, "???"
"What do you mean?" I replied.
Architect
"At that time, I actually consulted with many people about tissue covers."
"Most people have recommended stylish or high-quality tissue covers."
"Sue-chan was the only one who thought about my car and made suggestions."
When I heard this, I was shocked.
I was surprised because he was speaking to me without any thought, not as a customer but as a friend.
The architect continued:
"Anyone can promote stylish, high-quality products."
"The most important thing in making a proposal is to find and communicate something that fits the space without being bound by conventional wisdom."
It seems to have been a miraculous "home run suggestion" from me, a man in his mid-twenties who hadn't given it much thought.
The vintage Vans and sneaker boxes are a perfect match, and once the lid is closed you can't even see what's inside.
And you can connect with the things you love without spending any money.
I may have been promoting myself up to this point, but...
This is an episode that taught me something very important.
It was at this time that I realized the fun of interior design.
Not just the brand, but the quality.
Furthermore, rather than promoting things that we like, we suggest things that suit the ``space'' and ``people.''
There are many different types of interiors in the world, and many different types of people live there.
There are countless interior designs to suit them.
Interior design that makes the lives of people in that space better.
I want to be the person who helps create that interior design.
Like having a family doctor.
Just like having a favorite restaurant.
Just like having a favorite hair salon.
I think it would be nice for every household to have an interior design professional at their disposal.
"Because we want you to enjoy your interior design more."
(text: SUEYOSHI)
SUEYOSHI HIROKI
Representative Director of FAH Co., Ltd.
Born in Hiroshima in 1985, raised in Kyoto, and lived in Canada for one year.
At the age of 20, she entered an interior design shop and was so impressed that she decided to work in the interior design industry. From the age of 23 to 35, she worked at an interior design shop in Hiroshima. She strives to be a "chameleon coordinator" who can materialize the client's ideal lifestyle and interior design, rather than catering to her own preferences.
FAH Co., Ltd. was established in 2020.
I am constantly challenging myself to make interior design fun, whether it be for private homes, model homes and rooms, or commercial (hotels, restaurants, etc.) product development.