Category Archives: Design news

Cherry Blossom glass by Hironao Tsuboi

Posted on July 12, 2016 by admin

Hironao Tsuboi has designed “Cherry Blossom glass” for Japanese company 100 Percent. It is handmade by Japanese artisans who are certified for creating traditional glasses, and they are called “Edogawa Dento Kogeishi”. The bottom part of the glass is shaped … Continue reading →

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Chocolatetexturebar by Nendo (Press release)

Posted on March 8, 2016 by admin

“chocolatexture”, released in 2015, was based on the theme of chocolates with the same raw materials but with diverse textures, and different tastes created from those distinctive textures. What was perceived through this design was that although “eating” is generally … Continue reading →

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Nendo’s bottle and logo design for KENZO

Posted on October 24, 2015 by admin

Nendo has designed the new bottle for KENZO PARFUMES. Here is the press release by Nendo. ———————————————————————————————————- The new bottle and logo design for the newly launched fragrance TOTEM, directed at a new generation and developed by KENZO PARFUMS in … Continue reading →

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Sheep Cable Holder by h concept

Posted on October 19, 2015 by admin

Sheep Cable Holder by Japanese producer h concept makes your cable look like a fleece. The large one is made for mobile phone chargers, and small one for head phones. It’s designed by Japanese designer Hiroshi Seki.  

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“Hotel apartment” by Ryohei Tanaka

Posted on March 17, 2015 by admin

G architects studio’s Ryohei Tanaka designed a “hotel apartment” in Azabujuban, Tokyo. Here are the texts from the architect studio. Concept: This unique apartment is located in the very heart of Tokyo, inside a low-rise apartment complex, one block from … Continue reading →

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iPhone 6 case “The Slit”

Posted on December 14, 2014 by admin

Made with Duralumin A7075, this is one of the most exclusive iPhone cases available in the market. Since 2013, DAQ has released “Square” and “IRUAL” series. “The Slit” is specially designed for iPhone 6. It has ventilated openings to allow … Continue reading →

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Floating Vase / RIPPLE has been relaunched and improved!

Posted on December 5, 2014 by admin

oodesign’s “Floating Vase / RIPPLE has been relaunched and improved. It is more resistant than the previous version. It is currently exclusively available at Japanese design shop for customers outside Japan. *oodesign is an award winning design studio established by … Continue reading →

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50% off on “hope forever blossoming” flower vases

Posted on December 2, 2014 by admin

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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Japanese Design: Art, Aesthetics & Culture

Posted on September 23, 2014 by admin

“Japanese design: Art, Aesthetics & Culture” has been released by Tuttle Publishing. It gives a unique view on Japanese design through a foreigner’s perspective, from traditional design such as Kimono and Ukiyoe to modern design, for example, “Butterfly Stool” by … Continue reading →

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BCTION – Art project in Tokyo

Posted on September 12, 2014 by admin

Over seventy artists are exhibiting their art work at a nine-story, soon-to-be demolished building in Tokyo. It is expected that many more older buildings in Tokyo will be demolished in the near future as they don’t have earthquake proof structures. … Continue reading →

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