Patrick Messier is back from a trip to Kobe in Japan. He was invited to give a lecture on Messier Designers, as well as design in Montreal. Organized by the Japanese government (JETRO), the Chamber of Commerce of Kobe and the city of Kobe, the trip was also an opportunity to be putted in touch with potential business partners that where previously identified by the local authorities.

Only three other companies, all from Montreal, and from other design fields were also present. These companies are: Teenflo (fashion), Bluesponge (interactive Web design) et Cabinet Braun-Braen (interior design).