Organization
School of Environment and Society Associate Professor
Title
Associate Professor
Homepage
External link
zhu xinru
Degree
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PhD ( 2020.12 The University of Tokyo )
Research Interests
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Communication
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Typeface Research
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Reading Difficulties
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Semiotics
Research Areas
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Humanities & Social Sciences / Library and information science, humanistic and social informatics / Semiotics
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Informatics / Learning support system
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Humanities & Social Sciences / Library and information science, humanistic and social informatics / Communication
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Humanities & Social Sciences / Design / Typeface Research
Education
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The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Education Doctoral Course
2017.4 - 2020.12
Country： Japan
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The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Education Master's Course
2015.4 - 2017.3
Country： Japan
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Waseda University School of Political Science and Economics Department of Political Science
2012.9 - 2014.9
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Fudan University School of Journalism Department of Communications
2010.9 - 2014.7
Country： China
Research History
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Institute of Science Tokyo School of Environment and Society Associate Professor
2024.10
Country：Japan
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Tokyo Institute of Technology School of Environment and Society Associate Professor
2024.4 - 2024.9
Country：Japan
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Tokyo Institute of Technology School of Environment and Society Assistant Professor
2021.4 - 2024.3
Country：Japan
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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Fellow
2021.1 - 2021.3
Country：Japan
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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Fellow
2019.4 - 2020.12
Country：Japan
Professional Memberships
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Japan Society of Library and Information Science
2022.6
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Japan Society of Kansei Engineering
2022.3
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Japanese Society for the Science of Design
2015.9
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Information Processing Society of Japan
2015.9
Committee Memberships
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SHIBUYA QWS Innovation協議会 大学連携企画ワーキンググループ委員会
2023.4
Committee type：Other
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Lifelong Learning Infrastructure Management Course Editorial Committee Member
2018.4 - 2020.3
Committee type：Other
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Asia Pacific Dyslexia Festival 2018 Committee Member
2018.4 - 2018.12
Committee type：Other
Papers
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Exploring Data Physicalization for Environmental Engagement: A Case Study on the Disposal of Contact Lens Blisters Reviewed
Chengtian Li, Daichi Tezuka, Xinru Zhu, Salani Giorgio, Kayoko Nohara
Nordic Design Research Conference 2025.8
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Xinru Zhu, Ayumi Katsuki, Kashin Sugishita, Ning Yang, Tomokazu Takada
Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 1 - 8 2025.4
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Yaotian Ai, Xinru Zhu, Kayoko Nohara
Sustainability 17 ( 4 ) 1598 - 1598 2025.2
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Fine-Tuning Large Language Models for Automatic Font Skeleton Generation: Exploration and Analysis Reviewed
Yuxuan Liu, Yasuhisa Fujii, Xinru Zhu, Kayoko Nohara
Computer Vision – ACCV 2024 204 - 219 2024.12
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Development and Validation of a Motivational Scale for Taking Librarian Course in Japan Reviewed
Takuma Asaishi, Ui Ikeuchi, Kanai Kiichiro, Yoshikazu Hinata, Xinru Zhu
Library and Information Science Research e-journal 34 ( 1 ) 1 - 18 2024
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Development and Evaluation of a Terminology Size Estimation Test: Targeting the Field of Library and Information Science Reviewed
Xinru Zhu, Takuma Asaishsi, Shuntaro Kawamura
Journal of Japan Society of Library and Information Science 69 ( 4 ) 186 - 203 2023.12
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Description of the Use Cases of Latin Typefaces Based on Large-scale Data: Towards Typeface Pragmatics
Xinru Zhu, Murong Liu, Kashin Sugishita, Kayoko Nohara
Special Issue of Japanese Society for the Science of Design 30 ( 2 ) 76 - 83 2023.11
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Distribution of Authors in the Journal of the Japanese Society for Library and Information Science Reviewed
Ruri Shimura, Xinru Zhu
Studies in Lifelong Learning Infrastructure Management 45 27 - 42 2021
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Xinru Zhu, Kyo Kageura, Shin’ichi Satoh
Document Analysis Systems 529 - 543 2020
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Empirical Research on the Readability of the Latin Typefaces in Japanese Textbook Typefaces Reviewed
Xinru Zhu, Yumi Takata, Kyo Kageura
Bulletin of Japanese Society for the Science of Design 66 ( 3 ) 51 - 60 2020
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Research on Readable Japanese Typefaces Designed for Readers with Developmental Dyslexia Invited
Xinru Zhu
Bulletin of Graphic Culture Research Grants 2 82 - 97 2019
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A Research on Readable Japanese Typography for Dyslexic Children and Students: Creating Japanese Typefaces for Dyslexic Readers
Shohei Yamada, Xinru Zhu
Bulletin of Center for Advanced School Education and Evidence-Based Research 3 50 - 70 2018
MISC
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How Can We Preserve “Ephemeral” Records? Archival Practices for Printed Ephemera Invited
Ayumi Katsuki, Xinru Zhu
The Journal of Information Science and Technology Association 75 ( 8 ) 365 - 371 2025.8
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The Possibilities and Limitations of Typefaces in Supporting Inclusive Learning Invited
Xinru Zhu
Revue de la pensée d'aujourd'hui 53 ( 4 ) 80 - 91 2025.4
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Jibun Font for an Individuated and Optimal Reading Experience: Typefaces as Social Infrastructure Invited
Xinru Zhu, Mayumi Kaneko
Journal of Printing Science and Technology 60 ( 6 ) 337 - 344 2023.12
Presentations
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Motivational Styles and Curriculum Interests in Courses for Certified Librarian in Japan: A Graduate-Based Analysis
Ui Ikeuchi, Yoshikazu Hinata, Kiichiro Kanai, Shuntaro Kawamura, Xinru Zhu, Takuma Asaishi
17th Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries International Conference 2025.5
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図書館及び社会における司書課程カリキュラムの有効性
池内有為, 朱心茹, 浅石卓真
日本図書館情報学会第72回研究大会 2024.9
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Traditional vs Simplified: Chinese Scripts in the Linguistic Landscape of Yokohama Chinatown
Ryota Ishii, Kayoko Nohara, Xinru Zhu, Giorgio Salani
IEICE Technical Committee on Thought and Language 2024.7
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司書課程の履修動機の背景に関する探索的分析
日向良和, 金井喜一郎, 浅石卓真, 朱心茹
情報メディア学会研究大会 2024.6
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ディスレクシアの環境分析に対するデザインリサーチの適用：ワークモデルを用いた小学校教員の業務実態の分析
長谷川敦士, 若狭風花, 郡祐太郎, 佐野実生, 中安晶, 川西俊之, 鈴木七世, 山岸慧, 高田裕美, 朱心茹
日本デザイン学会第71回研究発表大会 2024.6
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A study on communication of the elderly by means of upper limbs: From a Sense of Coherence perspective
Xinru Zhu, Kayoko Nohara, Giorgio Salani, Toshifumi Taniguchi, Yaotian Ai, Chihiro Wada, Ayano Nagata
12th IUHPE European Conference on Health Promotion 2024.6
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司書課程の履修における動機づけスタイルの類型とその特徴
河村俊太郎, 浅石卓真, 朱心茹
日本図書館情報学会春季研究集会 2024.6
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Fine-tuning Large Language Models for Automatic Font Skeleton Generation: A First Attempt
Yuxuan Liu, Yasuhisa Fujii, Xinru Zhu, Kayoko Nohara
IEICE Technical Committee on Pattern Recognition and Media Understanding 2024.5
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Relationship between readable typefaces and reading and writing difficulties: an analysis based on a web survey
Xinru Zhu
85th National Convention of Information Processing Society of Japan 2023.3
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Development of a Vocabulary Estimation Test for Technical Terms and Evaluation of Its Reliability: A Case Study in the Field of Library and Information Science
Xinru Zhu, Takuma Asaishi, Shuntaro Kawamura
Japan Society of Library and Information Science Annual Conference 2022.10
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図書館情報学用語を対象とした専門語彙数推定テストにおける科目別テストセットの構築
浅石卓真, 河村俊太郎, 朱心茹
日本図書館情報学会 第70回研究大会 2022.10
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A Japanese Typeface Customization System for Readers with Developmental Dyslexia
Xinru Zhu, Kyo Kageura
Asia Pacific Dyslexia Forum 2021.5
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Research on Readable Japanese Typefaces Designed for Readers with Developmental Dyslexia Invited
Xinru Zhu
Graphic Culture Research Grant Report Session 2019.11
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Research on Japanese Typefaces and Typeface Customisation System Designed for Readers with Developmental Dyslexia
Xinru Zhu, Kyo Kageura
International Association of Societies of Design Research Conference 2019.9
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A Review on Typeface Customisation System: Towards the Development of a Japanese Typeface Customisation System for Readers with Developmental Dyslexia
Xinru Zhu, Kyo Kageura
82nd National Convention of Information Processing Society of Japan 2020.3
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Characteristics of a Japanese Typeface for Dyslexic Readers
Xinru Zhu
Japanese Association for Digital Humanities Conference 2016.9
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Characteristics of Latin Typefaces for Dyslexic Readers
Xinru Zhu
Information Processing Society of Japan SIG Computer and Education 2016.7
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Definition and Creation of a Japanese Typeface Designed for Dyslexic Readers
Xinru Zhu, Shohei Yamada, Kyo Kageura
Japan Dyslexia Research Association 2017 2017.7
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A Japanese Typeface Designed for Dyslexic Readers
Shohei Yamada, Xinru Zhu
Joint International Seminar: Education for Diversity 2017.2
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A Preliminary Experiment on Japanese Typefaces Designed for Readers with Dyslexia
Xinru Zhu, Shohei Yamada, Kyo Kageura
Association for Reading and Writing in Asia Annual Conference 2018.2
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Creation of a Japanese Typeface Designed for Readers with Dyslexia
Xinru Zhu, Shohei Yamada, Kyo Kageura
Asia Library and Information Research Group Workshop 2017.11
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Creation and Expansion of a Japanese Typeface Designed for Readers with Dyslexia
Xinru Zhu, Shohei Yamada, Kyo Kageura
British Dyslexia Association International Conference 2018.4
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Evaluation of the Readability and Legibility of a Set of Newly Created Japanese Typefaces Designed for Readers with Dyslexia
Xinru Zhu, Shohei Yamada, Kyo Kageura
International Interdisciplinary Symposium on Reading Experience & Analysis of Documents 2018.10
Industrial property rights
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プログラム、情報処理方法及び情報処理装置
朱心茹
Awards
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Best Paper Award
2024.9 Japan Society of Library and Information Science Development and Evaluation of a Terminology Size Estimation Test: Targeting the Field of Library and Information Science
Xinru Zhu, Takuma Asaishi, Shuntaro Kawamura
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Google Award for Inclusion Research
2022.10
Xinru Zhu
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Best Presentation Award
2022.10 Japan Society of Library and Information Science Development of a Vocabulary Estimation Test for Technical Terms and Evaluation of Its Reliability: A Case Study in the Field of Library and Information Science
Xinru Zhu
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Young Researcher Award
2021.10 School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology Research on Optimization of Visual Attributes of Typefaces According to Symptoms of Reading Difficulties for the Development of a Typeface Customization System
Xinru Zhu
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Student Award
2016.7 SIG Computer and Education, Information Processing Society of Japan Characteristics of Latin Typefaces for Dyslexic Readers
Xinru Zhu
Research Projects
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2024 - 2029
科学技術振興機構 戦略的な研究開発の推進 戦略的創造研究推進事業 CRONOS(情報通信科学・イノベーション創出基盤事業)
内田 誠一, 塩入 諭, 黄瀬 浩一, 大町 真一郎, 柳井 啓司, 岩村 雅一, 岡田 一祐, 朱 心茹
Authorship：Coinvestigator(s)
コミュニケーションは技術とともに日々進化・拡大しています。そうならば、コミュニケーションの根幹を成す文字自身も進化・拡大すべきではないでしょうか?本研究では、固定された「文字と人間の関わり方」を今一度根本から見直すために、「文字表現を豊かに」「文字をセキュアに」「文字をパーソナルに」「文字を自由に」という四つの軸に沿って、多様な研究課題を推進します。
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Translation Studies on the Integration of Art Strategies in Scientific Research
Grant number：22KK0002 2022.10 - 2026.3
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Fund for the Promotion of Joint International Research (Fostering Joint International Research (B))
Grant amount：\20150000 （ Direct Cost: \15500000 、 Indirect Cost：\4650000 ）
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Framework Establishment and Empirical Research for Comprehensive Archiving of Tourism Ephemera Materials in Japan
2022.10 - 2025.9
National Institute of Japanese Language and Linguistics Collaborative Project Transdisciplinary Project
Ayumi Katsuki, Ning Yang, Kashin Sugishita, Xinru Zhu, Tomokazu Takada
Authorship：Coinvestigator(s)
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Development and Practical Application of Typefaces and Typeface Customization System for Readers with Developmental Dyslexia in East Asian Languages
2022.10 - 2023.10
Google Award for Inclusion Research Program
Xinru Zhu
Authorship：Principal investigator
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Methods of Typeface Description Toward a Foundation for Typeface Research
Grant number：22K18137 2022.4 - 2027.3
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
Xinru Zhu
Authorship：Principal investigator
Grant amount：\4550000 （ Direct Cost: \3500000 、 Indirect Cost：\1050000 ）
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Understanding Typeface Usage Based on Complex Network Analysis
2021.11 - 2022.3
Xinru Zhu, Kashin Sugishita
Authorship：Principal investigator
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Research on Optimization of Visual Attributes of Typefaces According to Symptoms of Reading Difficulties for the Development of a Typeface Customization System
2021.10 - 2022.3
Xinru Zhu
Authorship：Principal investigator
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Development and Multilingual Extension of Typeface Customization System for Various Readers
Grant number：21K21311 2021.8 - 2025.3
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists Grants-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
Xinru Zhu
Authorship：Principal investigator
Grant amount：\3120000 （ Direct Cost: \2400000 、 Indirect Cost：\720000 ）
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非母語話者の読み理解を促すインクルーシブ・ドキュメント・デザインに関する研究：日本語ウェブ文書の書体に着目して
2019.9 - 2020.3
東京大学大学院教育学研究科附属バリアフリー教育開発研究センター 若手研究者育成プロジェクト
韓尚珉, 朱心茹
Authorship：Coinvestigator(s)
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Research on Japanese Typefaces and a Typeface Customisation System Designed for Readers with Dyslexia
Grant number：19J11843 2019.4 - 2021.3
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows
Xinru Zhu
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UDデジタル教科書体の欧文フォントの可読性と視認性に関する研究
2017.12 - 2018.5
株式会社モリサワ 共同研究
朱心茹
Authorship：Principal investigator
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A Study of Japanese Typefaces and Typeface Customization System for Dyslexic Readers
2016.11 - 2019.3
DNP Foundation for Cultural Promotion Graphic Culture Research Grant
Xinru Zhu, Shohei Yamada, Kyo Kageura
Authorship：Principal investigator
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A Research on Readable Japanese Typography for Dyslexic Children and Students
2016.6 - 2017.3
Center for Excellence in School Education, Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo Youth Scholar Program
Shohei Yamada, Xinru Zhu
Authorship：Coinvestigator(s)
Teaching Experience
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Information Visualization: Theory and Practice
2024.4 - 2025.3 Institution：The University of Tokyo
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Data Science for Transdisciplinary Research (I)
2022.10 Institution：Tokyo Institute of Technology
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Concept Designing
2022.7 Institution：Tokyo Institute of Technology
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Transdisciplinary Design Project
2021.12 Institution：Tokyo Institute of Technology
Social Activities
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読みやすい文字・伝わりやすい文字：本の表紙を作ろう
Role(s)： Lecturer
埼玉高等学校図書館問題研究会・埼玉県立吉川美南高等学校 図書委員会研修交流会 2024.10
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発達性読み書き困難を知る：多様な読者に読みやすい「じぶんフォント」開発ストーリー
Role(s)： Appearance, Panelist
株式会社メンバーズ Webアクセシビリティセミナー 2023.9
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「フォントってなんだろう」夏休み特別授業
Role(s)： Appearance
大日本印刷株式会社・株式会社ミライラボ 2023.8
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「読み書きチェック by NPOエッジ」の紹介
Role(s)： Appearance
NPO法人エッジ 読み書き困難の集団アセスメント発表会 2023.2
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じぶんフォント
Role(s)： Planner, Organizing member, Investigater
大日本印刷株式会社 じぶんフォント 2022.9
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みんなにとって「読みやすい」フォントを考える
Role(s)： Appearance
株式会社モリサワ 教育ITソリューション展 2018.5
Media Coverage
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「読み」の個性に寄り添うじぶんフォントプロジェクト Newspaper, magazine
日本タイポグラフィ協会 タイポグラフィックス・ティー 2025.1
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自分に合ったフォントと出合う 小学生にワークショップ Newspaper, magazine
教育新聞社 教育新聞 2023.10
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秀英体の伝統を革新へ、多様な読み書きを支える「じぶんフォント」とは Internet
大日本印刷株式会社 DNP INNOVATION PORT 2022.11