The announcement came from Trambellir, an online platform in Malaysia that facilitates medical appointments, and I&CO, a world-renowned design and innovation company. A lot of people think this will make a huge difference to the medical tourism industry. Working together, we can improve Trambellir’s UI and all of its assets using the ground-breaking idea of design capital.
Norikuni Takamiya, Trambellir’s Head of Design
Currently leading I&CO’s APAC operations, Norikuni Takamiya will take on the role of Chief Design Officer (CDO) at Trambellir, spearheading this partnership. Thanks to his vast experience in the field, Mr. Takamiya will be responsible for increasing the value of Trambellir and driving its growth via a design-centric lens.
Advancements in Medical Tourism and High-Quality Architecture Go Hand in Hand
The innovative direct-to-patient method has propelled Trambellir to the pinnacle of the medical tourism industry. The company offers more than 2,000 health, beauty, and medical services across 35 locations in 22 countries. The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has acknowledged Trambellir as a digital partner since 2022 due to the company’s steadfast dedication to increasing medical tourism accessibility and promoting digital transformation. For Malaysia, the MHTC is an agency of the Ministry of Health.
I&CO, a World Leader in Design and Construction
Developing cross-cultural solutions is something that we at I&CO are well-versed in. Among the many notable clients of the firm are TOYOTA, Uniqlo, and Audible. Building on this history of success, I&CO is committed to assisting companies in realising the full potential of design capital to generate long-term value.
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A Sustainable Partnership
With the help of Trambellir, I&CO has taken a giant leap towards its expansion ambitions. The firm is aggressively seeking partnerships with more than 200 Asian entrepreneurs in an effort to expand its impact beyond its present strongholds in Tokyo and New York.
A Plan to Increase Patient Access to Medical Tourism
The hiring of Mr Takamiya as CDO and the strategic relationship with I&CO have given Trambellir CEO Iizuka confidence that the business can realise its goal of making global medical tourism accessible to everyone. “By leveraging their creative and business development expertise, we are dedicated to building a sustainable global society,” Takamiya said.
Advancement Towards Mutual Understanding and Cultural Cooperation
Reiterating Mr. Iizuka’s remarks, Norikuni Takamiya, Head of I&CO APAC, said, “I&CO empathizes with Mr. Iizuka’s aim to bridge Asia and Japan through new business developments and will support this with design and creativity. Applying our experience to Trambellir’s growth, we aim to expand a business model that serves as a cultural and economic bridge between the two regions. This partnership represents our commitment to fostering innovation, mutual understanding, and prosperity.”
