This is the last section of the exhibition. Here, we look at the social impact of design. In the 1980s, the crime rate in New York City, including on its subway system, was extremely high. The mayor of the city led a campaign to cut crime. By the 1990s, the subway system was less dangerous but various problems persisted. The subway trains were still dark and dirty.
　In 2000, Japanese industrial designer Udagawa Masamichi worked with Sigi Moeslinger to improve subway trains through the power of design. On the wall, you can see pictures of the new train they designed.
　The introduction of new trains helped make the subway system safer, and passenger satisfaction went up. This shows that a new design can have a direct impact on society.
　That’s the end of our tour. I hope that you enjoyed it and that you learned more about design. I also hope you will be able to take a fresh look at the things you encounter in your everyday life in terms of design. Thank you.