Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan

Agency from Taiwan (China)

Daisuke Nagatomo graduated from Meiji University in Tokyo, and decided to pursue his passion of architecture at Columbia University, where he received master degree in advanced architectural design. Nagatomo began his career in the metropolitan New York area with architecture firms, including TEN Arquitectos and Design Office for Research and Architecture. He was the invited researcher for FabLab House project at IaaC, Barcelona from 2009 to 2010 where he holds research diploma. Nagatomo is currently the assistant professor of National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan as well as adjunct faculty member of Tokyo Denki University. Nagatomo has taught several schools including Pratt Institute (New York), Tokyo University of Science, and Keio University.

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Design Achievements

Professional achievements and recognition in design excellence

35

Total Awards

13

Years Active

10

Categories

12,032

Total Score

Medal Distribution
Award Level Count
Platinum 1
Gold 5
Silver 8
Bronze 12
Iron 9
First Award: May 4, 2012
Latest Award: April 21, 2025
Award Density: 2.7 awards per year
Award Distribution

Category Analysis & Specialization

Professional focus areas and expertise distribution

Design Categories
Category Awards Domain Focus Level
Interior Space and Exhibition Design 15 Architectural Elite
Furniture Design 7 Industrial Virtuoso
Lighting Products and Fixtures Design 3 Industrial Maestro
Fine Arts and Art Installation Design 2 Communication Professional
Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design 2 Industrial Professional
Lighting Projects and Light Art Design 2 Architectural Professional
Architecture, Building and Structure Design 1 Architectural Professional
Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design 1 Industrial Professional
Generative, Algorithmic, Parametric and AI-Assisted Design 1 Strategy Professional
Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design 1 Communication Professional
Industrial
13
37.1%
Architectural
18
51.4%
Communication
3
8.6%
Strategy
1
2.9%
Category Diversity
10

Unique Categories

Focus Index
2,441

Specialization Level

Primary Domain
Architectural

Main Focus Area

Domain Distribution
Category Distribution

Career Progression

Professional journey and achievement timeline

Career Milestones
Career Start:
May 2012
Latest Achievement:
April 2025
Active Period:
13 years
Total Awards:
35 recognitions
Dominant Domain:
Architectural
18+ awards
Primary Category:
Interior Space and Exhibition Design
15+ awards
Achievement Rate

2.7

Awards per Year

0.5

Platinum/Gold per Year

Career Phase
Elite Level
70%
Platinum Awards
1
2.9%
Gold Awards
5
14.3%
Silver Awards
8
22.9%
Bronze Awards
12
34.3%
Iron Awards
9
25.7%

Notable Achievements

Featured designs and significant recognitions

Featured Designs
Year Design Category Recognition Client
2022 Dance With The Wind
The Luo Shan Feng is not only the wind but also the driving force of life for the local people. Afte... 		Lighting Projects and Light Art Design Gold MisoSoupDesign
2023 Huajiang Science Lab
The specialized classroom serves as an experimental environment where children engage in fundamenta... 		Interior Space and Exhibition Design Silver MisoSoupDesign
2022 We Transforming
A sustainable future is not a hypothesis, but a choice, which is jointly participated by everyone. I... 		Interior Space and Exhibition Design Silver MisoSoupDesign
2020 Three Tree
Three Tree is a temporary art installation developed for the art event in Taipei. The art installati... 		Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Silver National Taiwan Normal University
2024 Ripple of Knowledge
Ripple of Knowledge is designed to spark children's curiosity and imagination, transforming... 		Interior Space and Exhibition Design Bronze MisoSoupDesign
2024 Art and Numeracy Academy
Art and Numeracy Academy fosters children's numerical reasoning, creativity, and emotional ... 		Interior Space and Exhibition Design Bronze MisoSoupDesign
2023 Arup Taipei
Designing office spaces that allow people to naturally and comfortably integrate into the environmen... 		Interior Space and Exhibition Design Bronze MisoSoupDesign
2023 Renai Art Lab
The design concept of Renai Art Lab revolves around the idea of curves, graceful, fluid lines that e... 		Interior Space and Exhibition Design Bronze MisoSoupDesign
2022 Hitobito
Hitobito is the art installation created for the lantern festival in Taipei City in 2023 as a part o... 		Lighting Projects and Light Art Design Bronze MisoSoupDesign
2022 Love Infirmary
The project is a part of the movement on campus initiated by the TDRI and supported by the Ministry ... 		Interior Space and Exhibition Design Bronze MisoSoupDesign
2021 Pulse
Pulse visualizes the emotional states of immigrants when they enter a new realm. It appears to be st... 		Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Bronze MisoSoupDesign
2020 Tian Ling Villa
The Tian-Lai villa is a great escape from the cityscape, surrounded by grand mountain views. By addi... 		Interior Space and Exhibition Design Bronze MisoSoupDesign
2019 Future is Now
Future is Now Living Lab is where people in Taipei city look for the new idea of sustainable lifesty... 		Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Bronze MisoSoupDesign
2024 Harmony
National Kuan Hsi Senior High School, founded in 1924 with an agricultural focus, integrates history... 		Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Iron MisoSoupDesign
2022 Hitobito
Hitobito is the art installation created for the lantern festival in Taipei City in 2023 as a part o... 		Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Iron MisoSoupDesign
2021 Equality
This project is located in Banqiao Station, New Taipei City. As the central transportation hub, the ... 		Interior Space and Exhibition Design Iron MisoSoupDesign
2020 S90 Residence
S90 Residence is a two-generation dwelling located in the Northern part of Tainan Prefecture. The de... 		Architecture, Building and Structure Design Iron MisoSoupDesign
2019 Cotton Spate
Cotton Spate is designed for the Olivia Yves London pop up store in Taipei. The inspiration for the ... 		Furniture Design Iron MisoSoupDesign
2019 Vibes
The movement of lights and how people let freely experience the atmosphere creates the fluidity in t... 		Interior Space and Exhibition Design Iron MisoSoupDesign

35

Top Tier Awards

A' Design Award Recognitions

2

Unique Clients

Different Organizations Served

10

Design Categories

Areas of Excellence

Competitive Position

Performance analysis and peer comparison

Global Standing
#32

Global Rank

99.7%

Percentile

Top 0.3%
National Standing in Taiwan (China)
#2

National Rank

1,524

Total Designers

Top 0.1%
Average Score
1,116
Above Average
Peers Ahead
15
Competitors
Peers Behind
2,247
Following

Design Expertise

Specialization analysis and innovation metrics

Design Domains
Industrial 13 awards (37.1%)
Architectural 18 awards (51.4%)
Communication 3 awards (8.6%)
Strategy 1 awards (2.9%)
Mastered Categories
  • Interior Space and Exhibition Design 15
Advanced Proficiency
  • Furniture Design 7
Developing Expertise
  • Lighting Products and Fixtures Design 3
  • Fine Arts and Art Installation Design 2
  • Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design 2
  • Lighting Projects and Light Art Design 2
10
Category Diversity

Unique design categories

2
Expertise Depth

Advanced & mastered categories

2.7
Achievement Rate

Awards per active year

Achievement Timeline

Professional milestones and recognition history

Recognition History
Year Total Distribution
2019 3
1
2
2020 3
1
1
1
2021 2
1
1
2022 5
1
1
2
1
2023 3
1
2
2024 3
2
1
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Iron
Total Achievements
19

Career total recognitions

Years of Excellence
6

Active years in design

Most Prolific Year
5

2022

Professional Journey
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Design Impact

Client portfolio and sector influence

Client Portfolio
Client Projects Awards Categories
MisoSoupDesign 18 G 1 S 2 B 9 I 6 7 categories
National Taiwan Normal University 1 S 1 1 categories
Total Clients
2

Organizations served

Repeat Clients
1

Multiple project clients

Avg. Projects
9.5

Projects per client

Client Industry Distribution
Lighting Projects and Light Art Design
1 clients, 18 projects
Interior Space and Exhibition Design
1 clients, 18 projects
Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design
1 clients, 18 projects
Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
1 clients, 18 projects
Architecture, Building and Structure Design
1 clients, 18 projects
Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design
1 clients, 18 projects
Furniture Design
1 clients, 18 projects
Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
1 clients, 1 projects

Performance Benchmarks

Statistical analysis and performance indicators

Statistical Position
99.7th Percentile
Z-Score: 6.65

12,032

Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan Score
Above Average

725

Population Mean
Average Score

324

Population Median
Middle Score
Performance Distribution
Supreme Elite (25,600+ points)
6 designers (0.1%)
Legendary Elite (12,800+ points)
21 designers (0.2%)
Elite (6,400+ points)
73 designers (0.6%)
▼ You
Virtuoso (3,200+ points)
318 designers (2.7%)
Maestro (1,600+ points)
1022 designers (8.6%)
Advanced (800+ points)
1572 designers (13.2%)
Established (400+ points)
2533 designers (21.2%)
Professional (1+ points)
6397 designers (53.6%)
Relative Position
Top 0.3%

Global ranking position

Performance Level
Above Average

Relative to population mean

Statistical Significance
Significant

Based on standard deviation

Strategic Insights

Opportunities and recommendations for continued growth

Core Strengths
Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Architectural

Expert Level
15 achievements
Furniture Design

Industrial

Advanced Level
7 achievements
Lighting Products and Fixtures Design

Industrial

Developing Level
3 achievements
Growth Opportunities
Emerging Expertise
Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
Industrial
3 projects
Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
Communication
2 projects
Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design
Industrial
2 projects
Related Opportunities
Landscape Planning and Garden Design
Architectural
New Domain
Urban Planning and Urban Design
Architectural
New Domain
Construction and Real Estate Projects Design
Architectural
New Domain
Expertise Development

Focus on strengthening emerging categories to achieve advanced status

Strategic Priority
Domain Leadership

Build upon existing strengths to establish domain leadership

Strategic Priority

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13

Years of Excellence

35

Design Awards

10

Design Categories

#32

Global Ranking

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