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NEOREAL WONDER 2011

Posted on February 23, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on February 21, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on February 18, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on February 17, 2011 by admin

 “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

Posted on February 15, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on February 13, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on February 10, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on February 7, 2011 by admin

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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The Norwegian Wood Poster Competition

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

    The motion picture adapation of Japanese author Haruki Murakami’s novel “Norwegian Wood” will be released on March 11.  UK based website Don’t Panic is running this competition. The top 10 posters will be shown at London’s Curzon Soho … Continue reading →

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Watering Cans

Posted on January 18, 2011 by admin

D-bros, which is the producer of “Hope Forever Blossoming” flower vases, has released a new series “Watering cans”. The design is similar – a flat plastic sheet turns into a “watering can”. It is for watering plants, but you can also … Continue reading →

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