An article featuring our CEO, Liu Rongjun, and our Chief Design Officer, 町田瑞穂ドロテア, was published in the January 5 issue of the “Reform Industry News”—the only business-focused magazine dedicated to the home renovation market—which was released on January 5, 2026.
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Overview of the Content Featured in This Issue
In this article, we’ll discuss the 3D scanning app “Scanatnat(Scannat)," and details the behind-the-scenes story of the business succession (cross-industry M&A) involving 町田ひろ子Academy, as well as the “future of housing” envisioned by both companies.
Highlights of the Article
• Behind the Scenes of an Unconventional “IT × Education” M&A
nat —which possessed 3D scanning technology but felt it lacked expertise in interior design—and 町田ひろ子Academy, which was convinced that integrating with IT was key to the industry’s future.
How did these two companies find common ground through “intuition” and ultimately form a partnership?
・" Scanat" and Its Vision for the Future of Housing
Simply scan your home with your smartphone, and AI will automatically suggest renovation plans and furniture layouts.
It presents a concrete roadmap toward realizing a society where anyone can freely create their ideal home.
・Promoting “Spatial DX” Starting in Educational Settings
By utilizing cutting-edge digital tools in a real-world environment while still in school, the goal is to establish a new standard for the entire industry—
Initiatives are underway to systematize areas that have tended to rely on individual expertise through education and institutional frameworks.
This content explores the future of digital transformation in the housing industry and IT education, with the goal of creating a society where the next generation of interior designers can work with pride.
If you're interested in digital transformation (DX) in the housing industry or the future of education, please be sure to read this.
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