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Hiroshi Nakamura

Posted on August 19, 2011 by admin

To a general public, Nakamura is recognized for works such as the eye-catching Lanvin Boutique in Ginza, Tokyo. He explains his point of departure in designing buildings: “My approach is grounded in a strong physicality that explores the connection between … Continue reading →

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Toyo Ito Museum in Imabari

Posted on August 15, 2011 by admin

Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture was opened on July 30th in Imabari, Ehime. There are two buildings: “Steel hut” and “Silver hut”. “Steel hut” is an exhibition space where Toyo Ito’s work are exhibited, and “Silver hut” is a renovated … Continue reading →

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USB memory stick by Nendo

Posted on August 2, 2011 by admin

Japanese design studio “Nendo” has designed USB memory sticks for Elecom. It is a 4GB memory stick, and can be attached to documents,busines cards, etc. It will be released in the end of August.

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Riki Watanabe

Posted on June 28, 2011 by admin

Metrocs, Japanese design brand, will release “Riki Mobile”, which was originally designed by Riki Watanabe in 1983. Riki Watanabe is considered a pioneer of modern Japanese design, and the release celebrates Watanabe’s 100 year-old anniversary. The product was originally designed … Continue reading →

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Kotoli for Ruinart

Posted on June 20, 2011 by admin

Japanese design studio NENDO has designed a picnic box for Ruinart, one of the oldest champagne producers.  The way the champagne glasses sit on the box looks as if birds are perching on trees. Press release: Ruinart was interested in a new … Continue reading →

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“GO” by Fukasawa

Posted on June 18, 2011 by admin

Issey Miyake Watch Project will release “GO” in September 2011. It was designed by Naoto Fukasawa.  It is inspired by traditional Japanese board game “GO”. The smooth surface reminds us of “GO” stones.  

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cataci.com sale

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin

cataci.com, which promotes products created by independent designers, started “Midsummer sale” this week. Products from Japanese design brand “+d” are discounted by 20 – 30%.  Here are some of the products included for the sale.   These are soft hooks … Continue reading →

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Kenji Yanobe

Posted on June 9, 2011 by admin

Artist Kenji Yanobe’s exhibition titile “Atom suit project: the antennas of the earth” started at Yamamotogendai, art gallary in Shirogane, Tokyo. It is an art installation in which radioactive materials in the air are visualized. The dolls dressed in the “atom … Continue reading →

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Gyokusendo

Posted on June 1, 2011 by admin

monocose.com will release “Copper Sake Sarvers”, which were hand made by Gyokusendo. Gyokusendo is one of the oldest copperware manufacturers in Japan (founded in 1816), and is recognized as the “Intangible National Cultural Properties of Japan”, and the “Living Intangible … Continue reading →

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Japan Package Design Awards 2011

Posted on May 31, 2011 by admin

Award winning package designs from “Japan Package Design Awards 2011” have been exhibited at Matsuya, a department store in Ginza, Tokyo. The grand prix has been awarded to “Zenkashoin”, a pastry store in Kyoto. Package designs of “Zenkashoin”   Package … Continue reading →

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