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Ken Okuyama

CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER

FAST was co-founded and is led by one of the automotive industry’s leading luminaries, Ken Okuyama. Mr. Okuyama is best known for being the chief designer of the Enzo Ferrari, whilst working at Pininfarina.

He also oversaw projects including Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Ferrari 456M GT, Ferrari California, Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, Ferrari Rossa (Concept car), Mitsubishi Colt CZC, Maserati Birdcage 75th, Maserati Quattroporte V and Ferrari P4/5. Mr. Okuyama previously worked for Porsche, helping design the new generation of the Porsche 911 (aka 996) as well as the Boxster.

Prior to that Mr. Okuyama was a design director at Advanced Concept Center of General Motors where he directed the world’s first production electric car, EV1, and solar energy race car, Sunracer. He is also well known for many Japanese bullet train designs.

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Our Team

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KEN OKUYAMA

Co-founder
Chief Creative Officer

  • World renowned renowned Japanese industrial designer
  • Best known for his work at Pininfarina, where he designed the Ferrari Enzo and Maserati Quattroporte
  • Designed products for companies such as Porsche, Sony, and Yamaha
  • Received numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious “Good Design Award” in Japan
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KENJI FUKUMASHI

Chief Modeler

  • Joined Ken Okuyama Design in 2015 as a chief modeler
  • 10+ years in modelling experience
  • Previous prototyping role at Phiaro Group
  • Previous prototyping role at Suzuki
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TAKU KAMINAKANO

Chief Engineer

  • Joined Ken Okuyama Design in 2019 as an engineer/modeler
  • Vast experience in 3D CAD and hard modelling
  • Previous engineering role at Hyodo
  • Previous engineering role at Asaka Kobo
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