Category Archives: Product design

Mainichi design prize 2011

Posted on March 1, 2012 by admin

The Mainichi design prize is an annual award given to outstanding Japanese designers, and the winners of this year have been annouced today. Product designer Fumie Shibata is well-known for her ergonomic design of medical devices. Another winner is graphic designer Kazunari … Continue reading →

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The tenth series of “Hope forever blossoming”

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

D-bros will release the tenth series of “Hope forever blossoming”. “Hope forever blossoming” has been popular worldwide, and over 400,000 pieces have been sold since 2003 when it was first released in Japan. The latest series has the same function … Continue reading →

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“Komodaru” wins IF package design award

Posted on February 27, 2012 by admin

Kichiji Kishimoto Shoten, located in Hyogo, Japan, has been manufacturing Komadaru or Sake barrels over hundred years. Nowadays Komadaru is mostly used for decorative purposes. With the purpose of reinventing Komodaru, Kichiji Kishimoto Shoten started a new project titled “Komolabo” and asked thirteen … Continue reading →

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nendo x ELECOM (2)

Posted on February 18, 2012 by admin

nendo x ELECOM (1) (6) Kandenchi (batteries) “A wireless computer mouse in the shape of a battery (‘kandenchi’ in Japanese), based on the mouse’s own rechargeable nature. The positive terminal has turned into the left-click button, and the scrolling wheel … Continue reading →

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nendo x ELECOM (1)

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

Since last year, Japanese design studio “nendo” has been closely collaborating with ELECOM, one of the largest PC and AV accessory suppliers in Japan. Here are the products “nendo” has designed for ELECOM. (1)otokurage (sound jellyfish) “We enlarged the silicon … Continue reading →

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Daisaku Cho

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

Daisaku Cho is a furniture designer and architect. He first got recognized in the 60s with his work such as “Persimmon chair” and “Teizaisu (low chair)” which are considered classic Japanese design and are still sold worldwide. At over ninety … Continue reading →

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“Birdie” Paper Knife by Yohei Oki

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

Yohei Oki won the Kokuyo design award in 2007, and since then he has been considered among the most important designers in his generation. “Birdie” is one of his latest work. It is a paper knife, but it can also … Continue reading →

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Megane by Nendo

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

“Megane” means glasses in Japanese. Japanese design studio Nendo designed “Megane” for Elecom. These are unique smartphone holders. You will have no problem finding your phone in the morning. Also, these holders are perfect for watching videos. Here is the … Continue reading →

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Panasonic’s OLED smartphone

Posted on December 12, 2011 by admin

Panasonic will release its first mobile phone in seven years outside Japan. Panasonic left the global market in 2005 when its sales went down. The name of the mobile phone has not been disclosed, but it is a ultra-shin mobile … Continue reading →

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Beer tumbler “Rocket”

Posted on November 14, 2011 by admin

“Rocket” is a titan beer tumbler, which was produced by the collaboration of Kitajimashibori (well-known for its production of high-tech parts used by satellites and airplanes) and Yamasaki-kenma-kojo (well-known for its tableware). Kitajimashibori’s techinique made it as precise as possible … Continue reading →

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