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Monthly Archives: February 2011
PITACORO
“PITACORO” is a stone-like magnet piece. The shape can be different depending on the angles. You can make your own objects by combining the pieces. It is made of silicone, so it is unbreakable, and easy to hold on to. … Continue reading
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NAGAE
cataci.com is releasing NAGAE products on their webshop next week. NAGAE manufactures and produces porcelain products based on the techniques in Seto, which boasts 1000 years of history. Their design is traditional, but also the modern and innovative thinking has … Continue reading
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NEOREAL WONDER 2011
Canon is planning to participate in Milano Salone del Mobile (April 12-17,2011) this year again.This year TORAFU ARCHITECTS and WOW are in charge of the exhibition.TORAFU ARCHITECTS will create a cone-shaped large screen in the main space by using nylon … Continue reading
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no quiet ring
The design of Kunikazu Hoshiba’s “no quiet” ring is based on a watch band, and the material is also the same as the commonly used one for a watch band – stainless steel. Apparently, it is possible to change the … Continue reading
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Portland Japanese Garden by Kengo Kuma
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has been chosen as an architect to be in charge of the expansion of the Portland Japanese garden, which was originally desgned by Takuma Tono. Kuma is going to use local natural materials, combining the traditional … Continue reading
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Hitoribun
“Hitoribun” means “for one person” in Japanese. The set of tableware is made for one person, and they are stackable. Each of them has its own function: 1) Rice bowl, 2)Soup bowl, 3)Small bowls x 2 – for side dishes, … Continue reading
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Stylebox by Keiji Yoshizawa
Japanese architect Keiji Yoshizawa has designed “Stylebox”, which is inspired by traditional Japanese drawers “Hikidashi”. It is built from oak veneered plywood and has the drawer rails cut right into the drawer itself. A simple bent steel rod frame holds the drawers … Continue reading
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Gift for Frozen Village
Kyota Takahashi, whose work was exhibited at “CANON NEOREAL” last year in the Milan design week, will show his new art work titiled “Gift for Frozen Village” in Nigata, Japan. This is part of Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial in 2011. 10,000 … Continue reading
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Romance at Tokyo Midtown
An exhibition by Japan Graphic Designers Association (JAGDA) titled “Romance” started at Tokyo midtown last week. This exhibition took place in Hong Kong last December as part of “Business of Design Week” and attracted over 50,000 visitors.Based on the theme … Continue reading
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Shiro kuramata at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT
Shiro Kuramata’s exhibition (Shiro Kuramata 1934–1991) started at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in Roppongi, Tokyo this week (until May 8th, 2011). Kuramata is considered one of the most important Japanese designers in the 20th century and has had a great influence on the modern product design. The … Continue reading
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