Monthly Archives: May 2008

Yuichi Higashionna

Posted on May 27, 2008 by admin

Artist Yuichi Higashionna is exhibiting his works at “CALM&PUNK CALLERY” at Nishiazabu, Tokyo. The concept is to “refract” how people view the works.

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Takumi Yoshida for MUJI

Posted on May 26, 2008 by admin

Very smart solution for power plugs. This is called “Revolve” designed by Takumi Yoshida.Via:yankodesign

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Architecture by Takao Shiotsuka

Posted on May 22, 2008 by admin

Architect Takao Shiotsuka’s works have been receiving attention in Japan, but not very well known abroad. He was born in 1965 and located in Oita, Japan. Most of his works are in and around Oita, but probably it will not … Continue reading →

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Takashi Murakami

Posted on May 20, 2008 by admin

According to the auction house Sotheby’s, Japanese artist Takashi Murakami’s My Lonesome Cowboy was sold at $15,160,000. Apprently, it was expected to be somewhere between $3,000,000 – 4,000,000, but the price went up much higher than expected. This figure was … Continue reading →

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Takeshi Miyakawa

Posted on May 15, 2008 by admin

Takeshi Miyakawa is a Japanese architect based in New York since 1989.  He has created  “fractal 23” drawers recently. Apparently, it has 23 drawers. It is meant to be perfect for “compact living”, but actually to use both sides you … Continue reading →

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Animal Rubberband Dino by Passkey Design

Posted on May 10, 2008 by admin

“Animal Rubber band” is the product that has made “+D” the international design brand. “Animal Rubber Band Dino” is the latest version. This time all the animals are dinosaurs. The function and the material are exactly the same as the … Continue reading →

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Prol by Metaphys

Posted on May 9, 2008 by admin

Japanese design brand “Metaphys” will release “prol”, which functions as a shelf and a partition at the same time. It has the unique design and probably it will make more sense to use it in the center of a room … Continue reading →

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TENORI-ON, new musical instrument by Yamaha (part-2)

Posted on May 6, 2008 by admin

What is unique about TENORI-ON is not just the way it is played, but also the way it is shown. As you press each key, the backside of the instrument lights up. This is something new in the electronic music … Continue reading →

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TENORI-ON, new musical instrument by Yamaha (part-1)

Posted on May 5, 2008 by admin

TENORI-ON, new musical instrument, will be released in Japan on the 12th of May. This product was developed by Yamaha and media artist Toshio Iwai. TENORI-ON’s sound, design, functions are all electronic. There are 16×16 LED keys, and you can … Continue reading →

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Japan Design 2008 – Innovation (Milan Design Week – 12)

Posted on May 2, 2008 by admin

15 established Japanese companies got together in Milan during the design week. Some were interesting – but others were quite boring. My favorite in this exhibition is the new “INFOBAR” designed by Naoto Fukasawa. Here is the press release of … Continue reading →

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