Utilize design approach for proximity

Abstract

Recently, online activities are getting popular but we feel proximity is important for us. This paper describes the design for proximity and an example of design for proximity in Japan. The design for proximity was proposed by Enzo Manzini in the book named “LIVABLE PROXIMITY : Ideas for the City That Cares”. For this paper, Susami Town project was introduced and describe the result of the analysis from proximity design view point. And ideas to utilize proximity design was proposed.