Category Archives: Design news

Pop Up Animal by Yu Matsuda

Yu Matsuda designed “Pop Up Animal” for Japanese stationery brand +d. What is special about this product is the material. It is called “cALoth” combined with cloth and aluminum. It was invented by Matsuda. You can create your own “art … Continue reading

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SANAA’s port terminal building for Naoshima island

SANAA has built a passenger terminal shaped like bubbles for a port on the Japanese island of Naoshima, well-known for its contemporary art scene. It is composed of 13 large plastic balls which are illuminated at night. SANAA has also … Continue reading

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The Cisterns x Sambuichi – The Water

Japanese architect Hiroshi Sambuichi modifies the monumental underground space at Cisterns in Copenhagen and created the space where natural elements meet the surrounding areas and his architectural creative skills. The exhibition is part of the official celebration in 2017 of … Continue reading

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Japanese speaking industrial designer wanted / 工業デザイナー募集中

We are currently looking for an industrial designer for a full time position based in Japan. Please send us your CV if you speak Japanese fluently and are willing to be based in Japan. submit@jpdesign.org REQUIREMENTS Have a BA/BS in … Continue reading

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Nendo “Jellyfish Vase” at Milano Salone 2017

Japanese design studio Nendo exhibited “Jellyfish Vase” at the Milan design week 2017.

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Akane Moriyama’s curtain for Hirakata T-SITE

Textile designer Akane Moriyama designed three eight-meter high curtains for “T-Site”, a commercial complex near Osaka, Japan. Curtain for Hirakata T-SITE from AMS on Vimeo.

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Hana Iro Enpitsu – Flower color pencils by Trinus

The shavings of these pencils look like petals of flowers. They are environmentally friendly pencils, using recycled paper instead of wood.

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Jam Tori Spoon by Atsuhiro Hayashi

“Jam Tori” is a spoon specially created for scooping and spreading jam. It stays on a jar as if a bird rests on a tree. It was created by designer Atsuhiro Hayashi for h concept.

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50% off on “hope forever blossoming” flower vases

Japanese design shop is offering 50% off on “hope forever blossoming” flower vases. Filled with water, this vinyl envelope is transformed into a fully functional 3D vase. The refraction of light through the water adds to the beauty of this … Continue reading

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Cocoh lamp

Cocoh lamp is a table lamp designed by Chiaki Murata for Metaphys. It is still a prototype but will be officially released later this year.

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