years of industrial design practice experience, John Takamura has been instrumental in implementing brand and product development programs in both Asia and North America. Early in his career, John was hired by ODS, an international market research and design consultancy, and served as the Design Director for their Industrial Design Division under the guidance of international designers Luigi Colani (Renowned Transportation Designer, DE), Hans Muth (Former BMW Chief of Styling, DE), Page 21.6.1 and Barry Weaver (Co-founder Roberts Weaver Group, UK). John later joined Sharp Corporation’s elite