Monthly Archives: January 2010

Mirror’s Hairstyle by Hisakazu Shimizu

Japanese designer Hisakazu Shimizu will show his work at an art gallery @btf in Katsudoki, Tokyo between January 22nd to February 28th. Here is the summery of the press release. WHY DO WE NEED HAIRS ON MIRRORS? -BECAUSE WE USE … Continue reading

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White noise machine by Yuri Suzuki

Japanese designer Yuri Suzuki designed “White noise machine” in Delhi, India. This machine calculates the quantity of street noise and generate the same amount of “white noise”.

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Lucien Pellat-Finet store by Kengo Kuma

Architect Kengo Kuma designed Lucien Pallat-Finet store in Osaka. Kuma uses organic patterns which look like plants.

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Kutaniyaki

Kutaniyaki a porcelain technique developed in Ishikawa-ken, north of Tokyo, started by Saijiro Goto in the 17th centry. It is characterized by the colorful designs. These are the new generation of Kutaniyaki. The exhibition is at “Spiral Garden” in Minami … Continue reading

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Spinning top by Harman Miller

Harman Miller Japan released the limited editions of “spinning tops” 200 pieces are available until April 10th, 2009. This is a project which is inspired by Harman Miller’s design tradition.  This was designed by New York based design studio KleinReid.

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