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Japanese Design Blog
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Category Archives: Product design
Coca-Cola bottleware collection to be launched at Japanese design shop
The Coca-Cola “bottleware” designed by Nendo was exhibited at Design Tide Tokyo, which took place between October 31st and November 4th in Tokyo, Japan. This “bottleware” collection is made from bottles that have deteriorated over the course of extensive recycling, and can no longer be used for their original purpose. At the installation of Design Tide Tokyo, the collection was shown with crushed recycled glass pieces, which were illuminated by a green light. The collection will be available to purchase at Japanese design shop on November 23rd. Photo © 2012 Takumi Ota Photography —————————————————————————————- Bottleware exhibition at DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2012 The installation design for Coca-Cola’s Bottleware presentation space at the main site of DESIGNTIDE … Continue reading
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“Dot Flowers Crayon” Free Worldwide shipping
Free worldwide shipping of “Dot Flowers Crayon” is available at Japanese design shop until November 31st. 19.5 US dollars, or about 15.5 EUR. The Dot Flowers Crayon set contains six crayons, and each crayon is comprised of multiple color dots. A simple line can lead to an unexpectedly beautiful drawing. “Dot Flowers Crayon” 19.5 US dollars (about 15.5 EUR)
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Wooden keyboard by Hacoa
Hacoa’s wooden keyboard “Ki-Board” (meaning wood/tree board in Japanese) is made of high quality walnut or maple wood. The letters of the keyboard won’t wear off as it is laser engraved. It is a USB compatible keyboard. Hacoa’s wooden keyboard is carefully handmade by Japanese master craftsman, and they can make only one per day.
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Tempo Drop
Tempo Drop is a modern version of a storm glass, a type of weather forecasting device. It is composed of a sealed glass container, filled with liquid, that allows the user to forecast the weather by observing the appearance of the liquid in the glass. Even though it is not reliable as a weather forecasting device, it is still a beautiful object, where you can observe ever-changing crystal. For more information: www.perrocali.com
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Gold wedding ring by Torafu Architects
This is a gold wedding ring coated by silver color, which slowly shows the gold color as time passes by. Designed by Torafu Architect.
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nendo x Baccarat
Japanese design studio nendo redesigned Baccarat’s signature Harcourt glassware. Harcourt glassware is one of Baccarat’s most well-known glassware lines, and nendo created Harcourt glasses with edges that give an impression of melting ice. It has been exhibited at “Baccarat, Legend of Creation”, an exhibition held at Isetan department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo, together with other Baccarat glassware created by designers such as Phillipe Starck, Patricia Urquiola, Jaime Hayon, etc. Press release by nendo French luxury brand Baccarat has been making crystal since the company’s establishment in 1764. For our redesign of the company’s signature Harcourt line, we wanted to highlight a new facet of the beauty of glass by creating … Continue reading
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Candy Spoon by Ryosuke Harashima
Ryosuke Harashima designed “Candy Spoon” for +d. There are two types available: “Muddler spoon” and “Tea spoon”. It was exhibted at Interior Lifestyle Tokyo this month, and will soon be released worldwide.
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The space of flowers and birds
Tatsuya Matsui’s “Bird Robot” has been exhibited at Pola Museum Annex. Tatsuya Matsui is a robotic/product designer, whose work has been shown at museums and galleries around the world including MoMA and Venice biennale. He says that the idea of creating “Bird Robot” came from his thought after the great earthquake last year. “I felt the necessity of redefining our relationships with nature”, Matsui says. The exhibition continues until October 21st, 2012. Photo: excite/ism
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Bath mat made from diatomaceous earth
Isurugi, a comapany located in Ishikawa, Japan, established a new brand “soil”, and manufactured a series of products made from diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock, and is known as its super high water absorbability. It also dries quickly and you can keep your bathroom always clean. Size: 300*500*25 More information: http://soil-isurugi.jp/
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“Coca-Cola Bottleware” by nendo
By collaborating with Japanese design office “nendo“, Coca-Cola will release “Coca-Cola Bottleware”, which are made from 100% recycled Coca-Cola contour bottles. They are all handmade by artisans in Aomori, Japan. “We wanted to remind people of the fact that it is recycled and also we are all connected to each other by leaving the dimpling on the bottom”, nendo says. (*The dimpling is called “knurling”, originally created on the bottom in order to keep the bottle from sliding) Design Concept Coca-Cola’s “contour bottle” has been a brand icon since its inception in 1916. It is also recyclable: after each use, the bottle can be collected, washed and refilled for further … Continue reading
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