The Makers

Meet The Makers

The Makers Series

Welcome to The Makers, now in its third season. In each episode we focus on a creator from around the world and look at how they’re redefining traditional crafts and skills with modern techniques and materials.

INFINITI Japanese Maker standing in a sloped open room

Series overview

Inspired by Craft and Design

The principles of Japanese design philosophies are deeply ingrained in everything we do. One of them, Kabuku, is about creating something extraordinary. Hence the Makers series – it’s a chance to showcase how designers, architects and crafts people produce extraordinary products that serve as a constant source of inspiration for us.

A Japanese craftsman designing for INFINITI Makers
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A Japanese craftsman creating and carving for INFINITI Makers
Rodrigo Ortigosa inspiring INFINITI designs

Latest Episode: Rodrigo Ortigosa

S3, EP 4 - In this episode, meet Rodrigo Ortigosa the founder of Nami, the world’s first Mexican sake.

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Hitoko Okada bringing traditional materials and techniques together for INFINITI Makers

Makers International

Season 3

Season 3 looks at talented individuals from around the world and discovers how they combine different materials and techniques to produce objects of beauty.

Season 3 looks at talented individuals from around the world and discovers how they combine different materials and techniques to produce objects of beauty.

Season 3 looks at talented individuals from around the world and discovers how they combine different materials and techniques to produce objects of beauty.

Season 3 (Episodes 1-4)

INFINITI designer Nada Debs leaning on a desk

EP 1 – Nada Debs

Nada Debs believes craft goes beyond geography, language and culture. She discusses her creative process and the repetitive patterns that feature in her work, and we draw a parallel with those which can be found in the INFINITI QX60.
Taiwanese shoemaker EJ So holding a brown shoe

EP 2 - EJ So

Taiwanese shoemaker EJ So wants to maintain the value of shoe craftsmanship. His aim is to make pieces that are timeless. The INFINITI QX55 has a bold fresh design which we hope will be timeless, like EJ So’s shoes.
Canadian artist Hitoko Okada admiring her hanging art

EP 3 - Hitoko Okada

Hitoko Okada brings traditional materials and techniques together in a contemporary way to create powerful statement pieces that play with light. We introduce her to the INFINITI QX60 which has a bold shape that also plays with light.
Rodrigo Ortigosa, the founder of Nami Sake, leaning against a wooden bar

EP 4 - Rodrigo Ortigosa

Rodrigo Ortigosa, founder of Nami Sake, discusses how they use a balance of tradition and innovation to create a beautifully refined, modern product. He drives the INFINITI QX55 and finds that it follows the same principles.
Modern architectural building inspiring INFINITI Makers

Architecture Reimagined

Season 2

In season 2, we meet various architects and hear how, by connecting luxury, nature and space, they create beautiful buildings.

In season 2, we meet various architects and hear how, by connecting luxury, nature and space, they create beautiful buildings.

In season 2, we meet various architects and hear how, by connecting luxury, nature and space, they create beautiful buildings.

Season 2 (Episodes 1-5)

Japanese artisan designing a set of wires for INFINITI Makers

Reinventing Tradition

Season 1

In Season 1, we discover how artisans, such as a traditional Japanese tea set maker, combine traditional techniques with modern aesthetics.

In Season 1, we discover how artisans, such as a traditional Japanese tea set maker, combine traditional techniques with modern aesthetics.

In Season 1, we discover how artisans, such as a traditional Japanese tea set maker, combine traditional techniques with modern aesthetics.

Season 1 (Episodes 1-7)

Featured Vehicles

Vehicles Featured in The Makers

Throughout The Makers series, we’ve featured three of our latest vehicles, which we believe reflect many of the design philosophies we so admire from our subjects’ work.

QX55
Angled view of a red 2023 INFINITI QX55 crossover coupe's tail light

QX55

Our radically styled crossover coupe.
Our radically styled crossover coupe.
QX50
Front view of a black 2023 INFINITI QX50 compact SUV driving in the woods

QX50

Our compact SUV, made for the city.
Our compact SUV, made for the city.
QX60
Angled view of a blue 2023 INFINITI QX60 SUV in a meadow

QX60

Our versatile 3-row SUV that’s ready for life.
Our versatile 3-row SUV that’s ready for life.

Discover What Drives Us

2023 INFINITI Logo Story

Making Our Marque

Learn the real story behind our brand symbol. Find out what it means and how it’s a visual representation of everything INFINITI stands for as a company.

Explore Our Logo Story

INFINITI Design

Find out about the Japanese design philosophies behind every design we produce, to create the perfect balance between beauty and utility.

Explore INFINITI Design
Close-up view of a 2023 INFINITI brown leather seat stitching
Two black INFINITI legacy vehicles racing

Our History

Dive deeper into our milestones, achievements and world firsts since we launched our first vehicle, the INFINITI Q45, over 30 years ago.

Explore Our History

More INFINITI Stories

Front view of the INFINITI QX Monograph reveal

QX Monograph Reveal

Discover how the stunning QX Monograph marks a daring new era for INFINITI design and provides a tantalizing vision of future styling language for INFINITI vehicles.
INFINITI x Architectural Digest The New Dawn

The New Dawn

We partnered with Architectural Digest, a leading name in the world of design, to create a film that explores how Japanese design inspires everything we do at INFINITI.

The Story Continues

Follow along as we reveal future updates and announcements.