May 2007

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• Product design

  UKI HASHI designed by Mikiya Kobayashi

  05.23.07 | Permalink | Comment?

  Another cool product form Japanese producer h-concept. This is called UKI HASHI. “UKI” means “floating”, and “HASHI” means “chopsticks”. So this is a “floating chopsticks”.
  The following is the description:
  “Chopsticks that don’t need a shopstick rest. Because of its shape, the tips won’t touch the table when it’s set down. You will find comfort in its […]

• Product design

  Akanbe, felt bag with a funny face

  05.18.07 | Permalink | 2 Comments

  Japanese producer H-concept has released a new product named “Akanbe”. “Akanbe” is a Japanese facial expression that makes fun of others. You can spread it out and use it as a sheet as well. It can be used as a magazine holder, etc. “Akanbe” was designed by Takashi Hojo. Size 1050 x 1000 x 3mm […]

• Product design

  Standing Tissue Holder by Duende Design

  05.12.07 | Permalink | Comment?

  “Standing Tissue Holder” was designed by Genta Design. The concept is that tissue papers should be reachable but should not take up too much space. By putting it vertically, it is as functional as a regular tissue paper holder but more compact.
  125 x 255 x 100mm. Available colors: white and gray.

  Duende Design

• Product design

  Bug Catcher

  05.08.07 | Permalink | Comment?

  A bug catcher named “MUSCICAPA” was released in Japan. It looks like a nicely designed lamp, but actually this device can catch bugs. It will be useful especially at cafes and restaurants that attract lots of bugs during spring and summer time in Japan. The system behind the bug catcher is very simple: Attracting bugs […]

• Product design

  Taskel - protect yourself

  05.05.07 | Permalink | Comment?

  This could be a typical product from Japan, where people are very safety conscious. It is useful when you are joggin and biking at night as it shines in darkeness! It comes with a small bag and you can keep your i-pod, keys, money, etc…
  Taskel was produced by Nakashima Propeller.
  3 colors available

  See how to […]

• Industrial design

  HOME SHREDDER conof. CS56D

  05.04.07 | Permalink | 1 Comment

  Japanese company Silver Reed has released a new home shredder “conof. CS56D”. It is designed by a Japnese designer group “n.o.l.”. Simple and beautiful - something that reminds us of Naoto Fukasawa’s design. It cuts not only papers but also CDs and DVDs. There are two separate boxes inside for each material.There are two colors […]

• Exhibition

  Paris chocolate

  05.03.07 | Permalink | 1 Comment

  Internationally well-known Japnese Desingers Issey Miyake, Taku Sato, and Naoto Fukasawa organized a design project called “Chocolate” at 21_21 Design Sight in Tokyo. The idea came from Issey Miyake, who thought about a happy theme that makes everyone smile. 30 units of creators designed “chocolates” for this exhibition.

  “Paris Chocolate” by Makoto Hashikura

  “Chocolate road” by Naoto […]

• Industrial design

  Balmuda Design

  05.02.07 | Permalink | Comment?

  It looks like very Mac-conscious design, but it still looks nice and seems very functional. This LED lamp is produced by Balmuda Design in Osaka, Japan, and is available only in Japan at this moment, but they are planning to release it in North America in the summer 2007. According to their website, it is […]

• Exhibition

  "Tokyo Design Premio" at Milano Furniture Fair

  05.01.07 | Permalink | Comment?

  Here are the highlites from the design exhibition titled “Tokyo Design Premio” during Milano Furniture fair this year. The way they arranged the exhibition room was a bit messy but I guess that can be one of the characteristics of Japanese design or culture. Some items are new, others are a couple of years old. […]

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