Transforming motion into new value.

Transforming motion into new value.

As a member of the GK Design Group, founded in 1952, we are a comprehensive design company specializing in mobility. Our work spans product design, CMFG design, service design and branding. From product development to new business creation, we provide a broad range of design support that turns ideas into reality.

Yamaha MOTOROiD2 concept motorcycle
  • One-stop support from research through market launch
  • Strong implementation capabilities developed through mobility design
  • Extensive co-creation experience with leading companies in Japan and overseas
  • A global design network connecting Japan, the United States, Europe and China

Beginning with research and market analysis, we identify the essential challenge and support every stage of a project, from business strategy to product, CMFG, service and brand design, prototyping, production and market launch. Drawing on more than 45 years of mobility development expertise, we balance market appeal with manufacturability and turn our clients’ visions into tangible value.

The ability to implement, not merely propose.
This is the greatest strength of GK Dynamics.

Philosophy

VISION

A Century-Long Enterprise

Through the implementation of dynamic-motion design, we aim to be a century-long enterprise that continues to create lasting impact for people and society.

MISSION

Standing Beside People, Clients and Society

We stay close to society, our clients and our colleagues, using the power of design to bring happiness and inspiration into the world.

VALUE

A Creative Team with Vision and Conviction

We question assumptions, explore the essence of every challenge and create innovative, original solutions.

JINKI KONGEN

People and tools. People and machines. People and systems. We believe these relationships expand human ability and sensitivity, creating new experiences and value. Great design goes beyond function and form: it gives people energy and joy, and has the power to move society and culture forward.

JINKI KONGEN expresses our design philosophy: beginning with the relationship between people and machines, we aspire to become a source of experiences and value that stir the human spirit.

Client

  • YAMAHA
  • Y's GEAR
  • Yamaha Motorcycle Sales Japan
  • Yamaha Motor Engineering
  • TOYOTA
  • HINO
  • SUBARU
  • Yamaha Motor Foundation for Sports
  • LUUP
  • ZETT
  • YONEX
  • DESCENTE
  • TOPPAN
  • DNP
  • JAMSTEC
  • FOOTMARK
  • GAIT ASSIST
  • KAWAMURA
  • AXS PARTS
  • KAWADA
  • SHIONO
  • Shark
  • Colgate
  • YAMADA
  • MRD
  • KADOYA
  • Musashino Art University
  • Joshibi University of Art and Design
  • Hosei University
  • Toyo University
  • Shizuoka University of Art and Culture
  • Rikkyo University
  • Kyushu University
  • Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology
  • Shonan Institute of Technology
  • Tokyo Optical College
  • Yokohama Corporate Management Support Foundation
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center
  • Jetro

The companies and organizations shown represent only a selection of our past clients and are listed in no particular order. If you have any concerns or requests regarding this listing, please contact us. We will review the matter and make corrections or removals as appropriate.

Member

Yoshiharu Sugawara

President and Representative Director

Yoshiharu Sugawara

After graduating from the College of Economics, Department of Business Administration at Rikkyo University in 1991, he completed the Automotive Design Program at Urban Design College the same year and joined GK Dynamics. He began his career in the Dynamic Design Department, working primarily on mobility-related design projects. He was assigned to GK Design International in the United States on two occasions, from 1997 to 2006 and again from 2011 to 2015, where he was responsible for design direction and office management. He has served as President and Representative Director of GK Dynamics since 2016. He currently also serves as Director of GK Design Group, Director of GK Design International, and CEO of GK Design Europe, leading the GK Design Group’s global business development.

GOOD DESIGN AWARD jury member since 2017

India Design Mark jury member since 2018

iF Design Award jury member since 2019

Takehiko Yogo

Executive Vice President and Representative Director

Takehiko Yogo

He graduated from Tama Art University in 1990 with a degree in Graphic Design and joined GK Dynamics the same year. From June 2006, he spent four years as design director at the Yamaha Motor Asian Center in Bangkok, focusing on color and graphic design for personal mobility. His approach is grounded in understanding local lives and solving challenges together with the people involved.

Turkey Industrial Design Awards jury member in 2016

Member of the Tokyo Association of Certified Social Workers

Outline

Company
GK Dynamics Incorporated
Address
Mejiro NT Bldg. 7F, 2-1-1 Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0031, Japan
Telephone: +81-3-3989-9961
Facsimile: +81-3-3981-5318
Established
October 1981
In 1989, the Dynamic Design Division separated from GK Industrial Design Laboratory and adopted the current company name, GK Dynamics Incorporated.
Capital
JPY 10 million
Employees
49 (as of April 2026)
Banks
MUFG Bank, Takadanobaba Branch
MUFG Bank, Mejiro Branch
Mizuho Bank, Takadanobaba Branch
Resona Bank, Ikebukuro Branch
Resona Bank, Mejiro Branch
Affiliations
Japan Industrial Design Association (JIDA)
Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP)
Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE)
The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Officers
President and Representative Director: Yoshiharu Sugawara
Executive Vice President and Representative Director: Takehiko Yogo
Senior Executive Officer: Taro Kaneko
Senior Executive Officer: Yoshiro Shimizu
Executive Officer: Kosuke Inoue
Executive Officer: Isao Sakata
Executive Officer: Takayoshi Mugikura
Executive Officer: Takuji Watanabe