February 2008

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• Product design

  21st centry’s new game "Celtis"

  02.29.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  This game has been around since 2006 but it is available mostly in Japan. So I would like to write about this Japanese game called “Celtis” designed by Chiaki Murata.
  The rule is very simple. The players alternately place the pieces folded with the angle of 120 degrees, and the player who first places 7 same […]

• Product design

  "Koo-fu" project by Naoto Fukasawa

  02.28.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  Kofu, Yamanashi, which is located a couple of hours away from Tokyo, was known for their crystal, and it has been known as a city of jewelry.
  The local association of crystal started a new jewlry brand called “Koo-fu” and released their first collection “Koo-fu Collection 2008″. The creative advisor is Naoto Fukasawa, who is from […]

• Exhibition

  Tokujin Yoshioka’s installation

  02.26.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  Tokujin Yoshioka has been recognized one of the most important Japanese designers. His designs have attracted lots of attention wherever they are - in Milan, Tokyo, Miami….
  The images below are from Design Miami 2007 when he received “Designer of the Year Award”. This award has been given to the individual who is considered to have […]

• Industrial design

  Escargot Vacuum Clearner by Toshiba

  02.25.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  Toshiba will release “Escargot” clearner on March 16th in Japan. The “Escargot” shaped body is very compact and easy to store. It weighs only 2.2Kg. By using the attached belt, you can carry it easily. The brush and pipe (that come with the clearner) make it easy for you to reach higher areas of a […]

• Product design

  Eco Football by Idea International

  02.24.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  Japanese company IDEA INTERNATIONAL released “Eco Footballs”, which are produced hand-made in Pakistan. These “Eco footballs” are based on the idea of “fair trade”. The Japanese company comes up with an attractive design, and produces it by using a technique of a developing country and supports the economy of the country. From the left, the […]

• Exhibition

  JAPAN STYLE at Ambiente, Frankfurt

  02.23.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  Probably “Ambiente” is one of the largest trade fairs in the world, but whenever I visit Frankfurt, the city is kind of boring and then there are so many boring products everywhere. So when I was there this year, I was not expecting much….
  This year the Japanese organization called “Sozo.com” (meaning “creation.com”) supported by The […]

• Product design

  SPLASH designed by Yasuhiro Asano

  02.22.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  When you just look at it, you might not realize what it is for. This is an umbrella stand designed by Yasuhiro Asano. It is made of rubber and available in many different colors. What I like the most is the fact that it is so small and won’t take up much space. “SPLASH” can […]

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