Flechtner Design of Kyoto and SVG Partnership of Portland have joined forces to create KDC, the Kyoto Design Collective. Our focus is cutting edge industrial design and creative problem solving for our clients.
Meet the Team
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CHRISTOPHER FLECHTNER
PARTNER
Chris is a design prodigy whose command of materials like metal, wood, ceramics, paper, textiles and technology results in timeless and engineered design solutions that are the synthesis of form and function. Chris has a BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Metal Smithing and Jewelry and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Furniture Design and Manufacturing.
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UCHIYAMA JUNKO
PARTNER
Junko is an alchemist and vegetable sommelier who is taking inspired plant based dining and lifestyle experiences to the next level of delight and nourishment. With her passion for healthy cuisine, she prioritizes supporting local farms to source fresh, in-season ingredients. The care she infuses in her food is notable. Junko is a graduate of the Graphic Design Department of Tama Art University, Tokyo.
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JANE P SAVAGE
PARTNER
Jane is a creative leader and strategist at the intersection of sustainable design and social innovation. With her ambidextrous mind of right brained creativity and left brained critical thinking, she is instrumental in building and leading high performance creative teams to drive business growth. Jane has a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design where she majored in Industrial Design.
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MIKE SAVAGE
PARTNER
Mike Savage is a multi-dimensional creative who possesses a deep knowledge of art, culture, architecture and furniture. He is a super-connector with an extensive network of talented makers and international business leaders across the world. Mike holds a BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. He studied architecture at Northeastern University and completed Columbia University's acclaimed painting intensive in Paris, France.