Sozo Hashimoto

Background

Hashimoto, Sozo Son of Kazuo and Kiyo Hashimoto.

Education

Bachelor, Tama Art University, Tokyo, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia Pacific University, San Rafael, 1987. Doctor in Cultural Studies, World University, Benson, 1992.

Doctor in Design, Kobe Design University, Kobe, 2001.

Career

Research Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo, 1969—1970. Pioneer Computer Art, CG, Computer-aided Design, Information Design, Oceanic Design, Environmental Design, Evolution Design & Future Design, since 1970. Head Japan branch Computer Arts Society, London, 1972—1985.

Chairman Meditation Information Center, Tokyo, since 1979. Professor Kanazawa Gakuin University, 1995—2003. President Daiwa Information Technology Research Institute, Tokyo, since 2003.

Achievements

• Achievements include invention of algorithm of computer aided pattern design. First to use Computer-aided Design for sales of goods. Research in meditation.

Membership

Director Hashimoto History Museum. Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Association Computing Machinery.

Interests

• Reading, art.

Connections

Married Kazuko Hasegawa Hashimoto, May 12, 1979. 1 child Taeko.

Father:

Kazuo Hashimoto

Mother:

Kiyo Hashimoto

Spouse:

Kazuko Hasegawa Hashimoto

child:

Taeko Hashimoto