Honorary graduates

2003

Madam Ritsuko Karasawa, President of the ICS College of Arts in Tokyo, Japan

HonMDes for contribution to the development of design education in Japan in conjunction with Nottingham Trent’s School of Art and Design.

Madam Karasawa founded the Interior Center School (ICS College of Arts). With its slogan, “Man, materials and space in good harmony”, it was Japan’s first college of interior architecture and design.

Madam Karasawa contributes to various agencies dedicated to improving education opportunities and has been honoured by the Japanese Ministry for Education and Merguro City, Tokyo.