From designing inner-city neighbourhoods to immersing himself in rural communities, Ben’s real-world experiences inspire his approach to shaping the places in which we live, work and play.

Ben entered the editorial world with the launch of an online magazine about local culture in Tokyo and has developed boutique guides, lifestyle columns and content for a range of brands.

In addition to writing extensively about regional culture, communities and sustainability, his insights work includes trend reports, design research and investigations into sense of place throughout Japan.