GK Design International, Inc. (GKDI) presents itself as a transpacific, multidisciplinary design firm rooted in a rich history dating back to 1952 in Tokyo, with significant milestones including its Los Angeles office in 1966, California incorporation in 1972, and Atlanta expansion in 2002; the company emphasizes Japanese-American collaboration, a commitment to crafting “new values” across social, cultural, and economic dimensions, and a legacy anchored by Kenji Ekuan’s influential industrial design leadership.