Inspiring Dots Inc. | Narrative-Driven Agile Urban Development with AI Digital Twins

About Us

We redefine urban possibilities through the power of technology and design,
creating a future where people can live according to their curiosity.

PURPOSE

Individual optimization of technology cannot solve society's fundamental challenges. What we should first envision is the big picture of the future we aim for. Then, by reconnecting necessary technologies, ideas, people, and places, we create truly meaningful impact. This becomes the driving force for continuously co-creating exciting future narratives.

VISION

We envision a world where technology and design join hands to solve urban challenges and enhance people's quality of life. There, we see 'cities where everyone can live honestly according to their curiosity and freely express it.' Through human-centered experience design and cross-domain collaboration, new urban 'narratives' are woven.

MISSION

From daily activities to journeys into the unknown cosmos—through innovation, creativity, and cross-domain collaboration, we evolve daily life, the future, and human narratives. For a world where technology becomes not a 'tool' but a 'story'.

PURPOSE
Individual optimization of technology cannot solve society's fundamental challenges. What we should first envision is the big picture of the future we aim for. Then, by reconnecting necessary technologies, ideas, people, and places, we create truly meaningful impact. This becomes the driving force for continuously co-creating exciting future narratives.
VISION
We envision a world where technology and design join hands to solve urban challenges and enhance people's quality of life. There, we see 'cities where everyone can live honestly according to their curiosity and freely express it.' Through human-centered experience design and cross-domain collaboration, new urban 'narratives' are woven.
MISSION
From daily activities to journeys into the unknown cosmos—through innovation, creativity, and cross-domain collaboration, we evolve daily life, the future, and human narratives. For a world where technology becomes not a 'tool' but a 'story'.

Connecting Society Through Stories

Technology, systems, cities, and people. When stories dwell within them, essential connections are born. We connect the future through narratives, not division.

Liberating Curiosity

Ask questions. Look toward unseen possibilities. Observe society with a soft perspective, free from conventional thinking. Express your excitement freely without constraints.

Crossing Boundaries and Mixing

Architecture, urban planning, technology, art, business. We cross domain boundaries, mix different perspectives, and create futures that cannot be reached alone.

Repeating Experiments

Rather than seeking answers, we progress by exploring with prototypes. The future is always incomplete. That's why we build it through dialogue. We don't fear change—we create it.

The Future Lies in the Margins

Instead of pursuing only efficiency and perfection, we leave margins. Discomfort, intuition, silence, playfulness—there lies the driving force that moves the future.

Connecting Society Through Stories
Technology, systems, cities, and people. When stories dwell within them, essential connections are born. We connect the future through narratives, not division.
Liberating Curiosity
Ask questions. Look toward unseen possibilities. Observe society with a soft perspective, free from conventional thinking. Express your excitement freely without constraints.
Crossing Boundaries and Mixing
Architecture, urban planning, technology, art, business. We cross domain boundaries, mix different perspectives, and create futures that cannot be reached alone.
Repeating Experiments
Rather than seeking answers, we progress by exploring with prototypes. The future is always incomplete. That's why we build it through dialogue. We don't fear change—we create it.
The Future Lies in the Margins
Instead of pursuing only efficiency and perfection, we leave margins. Discomfort, intuition, silence, playfulness—there lies the driving force that moves the future.

Ken Shigematsu

CEO / Founder

Founder Profile

Based in New York, we have been engaged in urban planning and architectural design in 25 countries around the world for over 20 years. Through experience-focused design, we have breathed life into cities and built hubs for the next generation of challengers.

Along this journey, we realized:
Cities and architecture alone cannot respond to society's complex challenges.

Rapidly evolving technology, constantly changing lifestyles, intersecting values.
That's why we use "stories" and "design" that connect cities, people, and technology as our weapon, combining scattered innovations to create new meaning and impact in society.

Drawing the big picture and connecting dots across domains.
We believe that's where co-creation that moves the future begins.

"Urban design is not just about beauty. It's a solution to social challenges."

Let's Create the Future Together

Let's create the cities of the future together. That future is driven by creativity, innovation, and meaningful experiences for people.

Together, let's build vibrant and inclusive communities.