About

Bringing SHARP
to the world
with purpose
and perspective

The spirit passed down through generations continues to guide us more than a century later. Our work has illuminated everyday life and inspired countless moments of discovery. We listen closely to people’s needs and weave technology together with care, giving shape to the hidden joys waiting quietly within everyday life.

Design is never mere decoration. It is the bridge between life and technology, expressing aspiration through experience. Envisioning new frontiers and shaping the path toward the next century demands a clear vision driven by passion. That purpose and perspective define SHARP DESIGN.

Understanding what people
want,
weaving together
technologies,
and channeling
passion
to shape the future.

Guided by four core values, the SHARP DESIGN DIVISION collaborates with partners both inside and outside the company to shape the future of everyday life, always remaining “In step with your future.”

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Find ways to connect
technology with
human needs.

Find ways to
connect
technology with
human needs.

Discover people’s needs
through the small
discomforts of daily life.

Discover
people’s needs
through the small
discomforts of
daily life.

Hold a clear vision
for the future that
inspires meaningful action.

Hold a
clear vision for
the future
that inspires
meaningful
action.

Be a passionate leader
who empowers teamwork.

Be a passionate
leader who
empowers
teamwork.

Co-creation with
external partners

People · Living · Society

In step with your future.


Development Structure

  • Head Office Division

    • UX/UI Design


      Location Osaka (Honmachi) Chiba (Makuhari)

      Grounded in a user-centered design philosophy, we pursue ease of use and a satisfying user experience through the design of digital products and the development of services, strengthening the connection between customers and SHARP products.


    • Communication Design


      Location Osaka (Honmachi)

      We communicate SHARP’s visual identity across a wide range of touchpoints for users and diverse stakeholders, expressing the essence of the SHARP brand with consistency.


    • Advanced Development Design


      Location Osaka (Honmachi)

      Through design-driven thinking and innovative methodologies, we rapidly create high-quality, impactful solutions that respond to the needs of today’s world while anticipating those of tomorrow.


    • Organizational Design


      Location Osaka (Honmachi) Chiba (Makuhari)

      Across all design divisions, we develop organizational frameworks that maximize the strengths of each individual while enhancing the overall capabilities of the organization. As part of this effort, we focus on recruitment, talent development, cross-functional collaboration, and external recognition.


  • Corporate Headquarters

    • Household Appliance Design


      Location Osaka (Yao)

      By focusing on people’s lifestyles and the changing social environment, we design home appliances that support healthier, cleaner, and more harmonious living.


    • Audio-Visual Equipment Design


      Location Chiba (Makuhari)

      We strengthen the SHARP brand while creating designs that adapt to users’ evolving lifestyles through the design of products such as televisions and audio equipment as well as Advanced Development Design in AI technologies.


    • Business Solution Design


      Location Nara (Yamato-Koriyama)

      For a wide range of B2B products and services, including multifunction printers, office solutions, and logistics robots, we address users’ challenges with sincerity and create designs that transform the value of the user experience.


    • Communication Device Design


      Location Hiroshima (Higashihiroshima)

      Across mobile communication products such as smartphones, routers, AI robots, and new business ventures, we build and develop the SHARP brand through industrial design, CMF, UX/UI, and promotional design.


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