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Tokujin Yoshioka Exhibition

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

Japanese product designer/interior architect Tokujin Yoshioka received “now! design à vivre 2012 CREATOR OF THE YEAR” at Maison et Objet, which was held until January 24th, and he exhibited his work titled “Crystalized Project”. Here are some images from the … Continue reading →

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INFOBAR C01 by Naoto Fukasawa

Posted on January 17, 2012 by admin

Japanese phone manufacturer KDDI has released “INFOBAR C01” designed by Naoto Fukasawa.  These INFOBAR phones are first series that works as “smart phones”.

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Panasonic’s OLED smartphone

Posted on December 12, 2011 by admin

Panasonic will release its first mobile phone in seven years outside Japan. Panasonic left the global market in 2005 when its sales went down. The name of the mobile phone has not been disclosed, but it is a ultra-shin mobile … Continue reading →

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Beer tumbler “Rocket”

Posted on November 14, 2011 by admin

“Rocket” is a titan beer tumbler, which was produced by the collaboration of Kitajimashibori (well-known for its production of high-tech parts used by satellites and airplanes) and Yamasaki-kenma-kojo (well-known for its tableware). Kitajimashibori’s techinique made it as precise as possible … Continue reading →

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Designtide Tokyo 2011

Posted on November 5, 2011 by admin

An annual design event “DesignTide Tokyo” took place between 29th of October – 3rd of November. Here are the highlights of the event.

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Party DRESS – Shimauma

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin

“Party DRESS – Shimauma” is cutlery series designed by Hiroki Yoshitomi. It was produced in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, which is well-known for the high quality metal production in Japan. 3D laser-marking made it possible to have the detailed pattern.　”Shimauma” means zebra … Continue reading →

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Key Keeper by Ryosaku Aoki for +d

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

Ryosaku Aoki designed “Key Keeper” for Japanese design producer +d. It covers an entire key, and prevents your keys from scratching things in your bag or pocket. Another advantage is that it prevents them from making noise when you are … Continue reading →

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Junya Ishigami’s lecture

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

Japanese architect Junya Ishigami talked about “the idea of ‘new architecture’ which is transparent and directly connected with nature” in a lecture held at Strelka Institute in Moscow. Lecture Junya Ishigami: on his works and new architecture from Strelka Institute … Continue reading →

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Sugao at Merci

Posted on September 14, 2011 by admin

“Merci“, one of the best known lifestyle stores in Paris, started a Japanese design exhibition titled “Sugao” at its shop located on 111 boulevard beaumarchais in Paris. Merci is known for promoting products that are for everyday use, and these … Continue reading →

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Evolution eraser by Hiroyuki Shiratori

Posted on August 31, 2011 by admin

“Evolution” is an eraser. One side is “monkey”, and the other side is “human”. The more you use “monkey”, the closer you get to “human” – this is an “Evolution”. When you start using the “human” side, you will experience … Continue reading →

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