About

ABOUT

Social Compass is a creative collective founded in Cambodia in 2014, dedicated to solving social issues through the power of art and design.
With the philosophy of “creating together,” Social Compass goes beyond simply producing artworks—engaging in a process of communicating, delivering, and involving people to realize a better society.

Based in Cambodia, the group extends its activities across Laos, Myanmar, Japan, and other Asian countries. By employing diverse creative formats such as character animation, video production, projection mapping, VR, art blockchain, and planetarium installations, they develop social awareness content on topics including education, environmental protection, public health, and traffic safety.

One of their signature characters, Watty, inspired by Angkor Wat, has appeared in numerous public awareness animations in collaboration with JICA, The Nippon Foundation, local NGOs, and Cambodia’s Ministry of Education. These animations address everyday issues such as littering and traffic manners, as well as broader topics like disaster prevention, agriculture, and forestry. Through compelling visual storytelling and an element of fun, Social Compass strives to make complex problems easily understandable. Many of these works have been broadcast nationwide on Cambodian national television.

In recent years, Social Compass has partnered with AEON Mall Cambodia to create public art monuments, host regular art workshops, and develop original IP content—bridging the gap between art and commercial spaces.

The collective also provides business consulting for Japanese companies entering Cambodia, having supported the expansion of firms such as website development company Net Frontier(CAMBODIA),.Co.Ltd and video production companies ANNEX digital,.Co.Ltd and TOUPE,.Co.Ltd. With over a decade of experience in recruiting, nurturing, and managing creative talent, Social Compass also serves as a platform connecting international companies with skilled local professionals.

In 2020, backed by an East Asian cultural support organization, Social Compass launched the international art competition White Canvas across Cambodia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. The initiative aims to create opportunities for artists—regardless of nationality or background—to gain fair recognition, while also building a new ecosystem where art can be sustained as a profession through fair compensation and creative communities.

In recognition of its impact, Social Compass was honored with the 57th Social Contribution Award from the Social Contribution Support Foundation of Japan in July 2022.
OUR MEMBER

メンバー紹介

    HIDETAKA NAKAMURA
    Artist/Representative

    SDGs Artist. Graphic design, video and extensive video production focussed on animation.

    NORIKO KAIZUKA
    Social Designer

    Japanese creator. She designing many kind of social products based in Japan and Cambodia.

    Jessy An
    Art Director / Interpreter

    Cambodian designer. Focusing on graphic design and video production, multi-designer also voice actress.

    Dnan Dnan
    Designer

    Cambodian female designer. She has a deep knowledge of art, and she speaks both Japanese and interpreters.

    ShoSATO
    Coordinator

    With a focus on international healthcare, we engage in a wide range of activities across Asia—from hospital management to human resource development.

    Cham Rong
    Animation Director

    He is an animator from phare ponleu selpak, an art school in Battambang, and produces high quality works in 2D and 3D.

    Hikaru Hongu
    Media Artist

    Japanese Media artist. He collaborate with famous artist and company in Japan.

    Yusuke Murakami
    Polar architect

    Architect who has traveled to Antarctica and the Himalayas to study life in the polar regions.

    KAN TOMIZAWA
    Service Designer

    Engaged in WEB development and design as freelance, and arts and design education in Cambodia.

    Akira Morita
    Innovation consultant

    Innovation consultant with 15 years of experience. Designs creative learning experiences where organizations and people grow through listening to each another.

    YUKIKO AOKI
    Coordinator

    Japanese product developer living in Cambodia. Variety of works as a coordinator. Develops and sells products that take advantage of the best of Cambodia.

    KAZUHIRO TODA
    Producer

    
Social Compass adviser, and producer. Engaged in the produce, such as “Gudetama” and “Gundam-san”.

COMPANY

Name Social Compass(Cambodia)Co., ltd
Cambodia Office 6 floor, RiseCommercial, No. 05, Street 282, Sangkat Boeng Kengkorng 1, Khan Chormka Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Japan Office 〒231-0062
Cross Gate 7th floor, No. 101, Sakuragicho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken,
Year of establishment Launched:2014年4月
Registration:2016年11月
Representative Director Hidetaka Nakamura
Director Noriko Kaizuka
Representative of Cambodia Jessy An
Articles of Incorporation (PDF)