Japanese Object Makers

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Keiji Ashizawa

Credentials: Yokohama University School of Architecture
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Architecture, Furniture

Keiji Ashizawa Design: https://keijidesign.com/
Ishinomaki Laboratory: https://ishinomaki-lab.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keijiashizawadesign/

Raft Sofa

Raft Sofa by Keiji Ashizawa, Ariake Collection

Sori Chair

Sori Chair by Keiji Ashizawa, Ariake Collection

Ishinomaki Stool

Ishinomaki Stool by Keiji Ashizawa, Ishinomaki Laboratory

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Mikiya Kobayashi

Credentials: Musashino Art University, Department of Industrial, Interior and Craft Design
From: Tokyo, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Furniture, Industrial Design

Website: https://www.mikiyakobayashi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikiyakobayashi/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikiyaKobayashiInc

YAMANAMI YC1

Wooden chair with rope-woven backrest and leather trim designed for TAKUMI KOHGEI

NAGI Furniture Collection

Soft rounded plywood chair from FUJI FURNITURE collection

HARU Collection

Wooden furniture pieces by KARIMOKU emphasizing minimal presence in living spaces

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Sosuke Nakabo

Credentials: Kyoto City University of Arts, Design Products; MA Royal College of Art, Design Products
From: Kyoto, Japan
Based: Kyoto, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture

Website: https://sosukenakabo.com/
Sosuke Nakabo Design Office: https://sosukenakabo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sosukenakabo/
E&Y: https://www.eandy.com/en/designers/sosuke_nakabo/

Moon Stool

Oak stool with minimal components, light and stable construction

Saga Benches

Wooden bench project from recent studio work

Kitchen Knives MUJI

Set of kitchen knives with refined handles and proportions

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Keita Suzuki

Credentials: Tama Art University Product Design (2006)
From: Aichi, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture, Lighting

Product Design Center: https://productdesigncenter.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keitasuzuki_pdc/

SOLO Portable Lamp (Yamagiwa)

SOLO portable lamp with angled shade casting focused downlight

SYNC Modular Furniture Collection (Cassina ixc.)

SYNC sofa and rattan partition system in office setting

Fujiyama Glass (Sugahara)

Fujiyama Glass beer glass showing Mount Fuji peak in foam

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Kota Nezu

Credentials: BE in Industrial Design, Chiba University; Toyota Motor Corporation; Professor, Design Research Institute, Chiba University
From: Tokyo, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Automotive Design, Toy Design, Hardware

Website: https://www.cn.chiba-u.jp/en/researcher/nezu_kota/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotanezu/
znug design: https://www.znug.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kota.nezu

LOVOT

LOVOT styling design study and model

Tamiya Mini 4WD RAIKIRI

Tamiya Mini 4WD RAIKIRI model

zecOO

zecOO electric motorcycle photographed by Kazunobu Yamada

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Shigeki Hattori

Credentials: Kyoto University of the Arts, Department of Information Design, Professor
From: Osaka, Japan
Based: Osaka, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture, Architecture

Website: https://www.graf-d3.com/
graf: https://www.graf-d3.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graf.studio/
X: https://twitter.com/graf_d3

Kyoto Hotel Interior Renovation

Hotel interior with timber finishes and modular proportions

Narrative Furniture Series

Narrative wooden furniture collection showing table and storage

graf Studio Shop and Kitchen

Retail and cafe space with refined minimalist interior

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Tetsu Kataoka

Credentials: Nihon University College of Art, Chief Art Director at Sony Design Center
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Hardware

Website: https://japan-designers.jp/en/profile/803/
Kataoka Design Studio: https://www.kataokadesign.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tetsukataoka/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kataokadesignstudio
Behance: https://www.behance.net/TetsuKataoka

Sakaeya Steak Knife LOUIS

Sakaeya LOUIS steak knife with Damascus steel blade and notched design

ZOOM 360° VR Audio Recorder H3-VR

ZOOM H3-VR ambisonic recorder for 360-degree audio capture

Benesse Challenge Tablet

Benesse Challenge Tablet learning device for middle school students

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Wataru Kumano

Credentials: Lahti Polytechnic (BA Furniture Design), Aalto University (MA)
From: Tokyo, Japan
Based: Miyota, Nagano, Japan
Discipline: Furniture, Industrial Design

Website: https://watarukumano.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watarukumano/

MAS

MAS conifer wood furniture collection for Karimoku

Hammock Chair

Hammock Chair in knitted textile by Kvadrat

ETS Bench

ETS Bench foldable design by Nikari for Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale

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Shiro Nakamura

Credentials: B.A. Industrial Design, Musashino Art University; B.S. with distinction, Transportation Design, ArtCenter College of Design
From: Osaka, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Automotive Design, Industrial Design

SNDP: https://www.sndp.design/en

Nissan GT-R (R35)

2007 Nissan GT-R (R35), Nissan Heritage Collection

Nissan Cube

Nissan Cube in Pearl White, Nissan USA

THK LSR-05

THK LSR-05 four-seat crossover coupe

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Masayuki Kurokawa

Credentials: Doctor of Arts, Kanazawa College of Art; Waseda University, Nagoya Institute of Technology
From: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture

Website: https://masayuki-kurokawa.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurokawamasayuki/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kurokawa.masayuki.7/

Chairs

2024 contemporary furniture collection from Beijing HERETHERE Gallery

Frame

2024 structural furniture design exhibited at Beijing HERETHERE Gallery

Suki Chair

Iconic chair design with organic form, 2005

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Teiyu Goto

Credentials: Kanazawa College of Art, Department of Industrial Arts, Industrial Design; Sony Corporation Master Designer
From: Kyoto, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Hardware

Website: http://www.teiyugoto.com/TGI/About_Me.html
Teiyu Goto, Inc.: http://www.teiyugoto.com/

PlayStation (SCPH-1000)

Original PlayStation (SCPH-1000) game console

PlayStation 2 (SCPH-10000)

PlayStation 2 (SCPH-10000) computer entertainment system

VAIO Note 505 (PCG-505)

Sony VAIO PCG-505 notebook computer

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Tomoko Azumi

Credentials: Kyoto City University of Arts, BA Environmental Design; Royal College of Art, MA Furniture Design
From: Hiroshima, Japan
Based: London, United Kingdom
Discipline: Furniture, Industrial Design

t.n.a. Design Studio: https://www.tnadesignstudio.co.uk/

Flow

Flow chair, designed by Tomoko Azumi for Ercol

Stabellö

Stabellö chair and stool family, designed by Tomoko Azumi for Röthlisberger

Au

Au boat-shaped garden seat for Kwame Kwei-Armah, designed by Tomoko Azumi

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Kazushige Miyake

Credentials: Tama Art University, Product Design; Founder, miyake design
From: Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture, Lighting

miyake design: https://www.kazushigemiyake.com/
iF Design Award profile: https://ifdesign.com/en/if-design-award-and-jury/jury/profile/kazushige-miyake/9040

Kami

Kami Japanese washi paper lamp for blomus

Kuon

Kuon sofa and seating collection for blomus

Avio coffee table

Avio coffee table from the AVIO series for blomus

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Seiki Ishii

Credentials: Lahti University of Applied Sciences (Finland), Stanford ME310, Kyoto Institute of Technology (Master’s Program of Design Science)
From: Kyoto, Japan
Based: Kyoto, Japan
Discipline: Lighting, Industrial Design

SEIKI DESIGN STUDIO: https://ishiiseiki.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/seikidesignstudio/

Bell

Bell mobile light in recycled glass, functioning as floor, wall, and table lamp

BBQ & Co Grill

BBQ & Co Grill wood-fired grill with customizable cooking surfaces and side chimney

Chikaku

Chikaku communication device connecting elderly users to distant family via TV-based video calling

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Hiroto Yoshizoe

Credentials: Musashino Art University, Scenography, Display and Fashion Design; part-time lecturer, Kyoto University of the Arts
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Lighting

Website: hiroyoshizoe.com
Instagram: @hirotoyoshizoe

Orbit

Orbit light installation by Hiroto Yoshizoe

hymn

hymn kinetic lighting work by Hiroto Yoshizoe

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Kensho Miyoshi

Credentials: PhD in Design Research, Royal College of Art; MEng and BEng in Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Tokyo
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Lighting

Website: miyoshikensho.com
Instagram: @miyoshikensho

Hamon Clock

Hamon Clock by Kensho Miyoshi

Above Your Hand

Above Your Hand object by Kensho Miyoshi

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Kouichi Okamoto

Credentials: German Design Award 2017 Special Mention, Excellent Product Design, for Bookmark Light; Topawards Asia 2019 Winner, Liquid Bookmark
Based: Shizuoka, Japan
Discipline: Furniture, Lighting

Kyouei Design: kyouei-ltd.co.jp

FR ultra light table

FR ultra light table by Kouichi Okamoto

bookmark light

bookmark light by Kouichi Okamoto

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Kairi Eguchi

Credentials: Osaka Municipal Craft High School, Product Design; Osaka Municipal Design Education Research Institute, Product Design; Representative, KAIRI EGUCHI STUDIO
From: Osaka, Japan
Based: Osaka, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture, Lighting

KAIRI EGUCHI STUDIO: kairi-eguchi.com

Standard Chair

Standard Chair by Kairi Eguchi

FANTASMA

FANTASMA lighting work by Kairi Eguchi

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Junpei Tamaki

Credentials: Tama Art University, Interior Design
From: Japan
Discipline: Furniture

Tamaki Design Studio: junpei-tamaki.com

HAKAMA

HAKAMA furniture by Junpei Tamaki

SUIREN

SUIREN furniture by Junpei Tamaki

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Atsushi Onuma

Credentials: Professor, Toyo University
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Hardware

Atsushi Onuma Design: atsushionuma.com

Gutsu Gutsu

Gutsu Gutsu cooking tool by Atsushi Onuma

Tennant 20

Tennant 20 product by Atsushi Onuma