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Electric kettle by Naoto Fukasaw
Japanese product designer Naoto Fukasawa’s brand ±0 (plus minus zero) released “±0 electric kettle” on June 27th, 2008. The simplicity is always the theme of ±0, and this kettle is also designed to be as simple and functional as possible. … Continue reading
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EU-Japan Design Competition
Following the success of last year’s second EU-Japan Design Competition, the Delegation of the European Commission to Japan is pleased to announce the launch of the 2008 edition of this contest for designers and design students between 18 and 30 … Continue reading
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New multi-function mouse by Canon
Canon announced that it will release a new multi-function mouse (mouse/calculator/keypad) in July. It will be available in Japan for 3500 yen or 33 dollars. You can transfer the result of calculation to your computer.
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Next Gene 20 in Taiwan
Here is the promotional movie of Architecture project in Taiawn called “next gene 20”. Among the participants are Japanese architects Kengo Kuma, Akihisa Hirata, Toshiko Mori.Read more about this project: here
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International Furniture Design Fair Asahikawa
Here are the winners of International Furniture Design Fair Asahikawa 2008. You can see more images here: asahikawa-kagu.or.jp
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Interview with Tadao Ando
Japanese news paper Mainichi Shimbun interviewed Tadao Ando about his latest work. The following is the summery of the interview. (translated from Japanese) – The structure is impressive…. Tadao Ando: The wind from the ground floor can be combined with … Continue reading
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Eames Chairs for Green Auction
Japanese furniture store hhstyle.com hosted an auction titled “Green auction”. This auction was started last year and the main purpose is to contribute to “Green”, which is slowly being lost on the earth. Each unique piece of chair was sold … Continue reading
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Yuichi Higashionna
Artist Yuichi Higashionna is exhibiting his works at “CALM&PUNK CALLERY” at Nishiazabu, Tokyo. The concept is to “refract” how people view the works.
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Takumi Yoshida for MUJI
Very smart solution for power plugs. This is called “Revolve” designed by Takumi Yoshida.Via:yankodesign
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Architecture by Takao Shiotsuka
Architect Takao Shiotsuka’s works have been receiving attention in Japan, but not very well known abroad. He was born in 1965 and located in Oita, Japan. Most of his works are in and around Oita, but probably it will not … Continue reading
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