Aug 1, 2018
Chris Dorn is Founder and President of Idea International (www.idea-intl.com), an Asian-based trade fair exhibit design and fabrication company, with headquarters in Osaka, Japan.
Chris has spent more than twenty years helping clients deliver their message through face-to-face marketing, world-wide. "Service, Quality, Peace of Mind,” are the hallmarks of his approach.
Chris Dorn has a very unique perspective as a designer and entrepreneur, working and living in Japan with his family. He grew-up in the USA, and has been living in Japan for more than seventeen years. He has also spent many years working in other countries, but has a specific focus on countries within the APAC region.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exhibit Design from Bemidji State University in the USA.
Recently, Jeff Hannah spent a full day with Chris Dorn and the team of Idea International at their HQ offices in Osaka, Japan. Chris shared his knowledge and insights with Jeff during this interview for the Global Exhibitor Podcast.
During this interview, Chris and Jeff discussed design, culture, the concept of face, connecting with the Japanese audience, perceptions and much more.