Japanese Object Makers

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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

Narrative Furniture Series

graf Studio Shop and Kitchen

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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

ZOOM 360° VR Audio Recorder H3-VR

Benesse Challenge Tablet

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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

Hammock Chair

ETS Bench

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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)

Nissan Cube

THK LSR-05

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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

Frame

Suki Chair

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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)

PlayStation 2 (SCPH-10000)

VAIO Note 505 (PCG-505)

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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

Stabellö

Au

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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

Kuon

Avio coffee table

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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

BBQ & Co Grill

Chikaku

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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

hymn

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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

Above Your Hand

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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

bookmark light

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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

FANTASMA

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Junpei Tamaki

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

Tamaki Design Studio: junpei-tamaki.com

HAKAMA

SUIREN

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Atsushi Onuma

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

Atsushi Onuma Design: atsushionuma.com

Gutsu Gutsu

Tennant 20

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Daisuke Yamamoto

Credentials: Musashino Art University, Department of Architecture; Adjunct Professor, Musashino Art University
From: Tokyo, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture

Website: daisukeyamamoto.com

FLOW TILT

beautiful people NAGOYA

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Akira Hojo

Credentials: Product Design, Kanazawa College of Art
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture

Website: hojoakira.com
Instagram: @hojo_akira_

Lumiframe

pallo

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Kaori Akiyama

Credentials: Department of Design, Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University; Lecturer, Chiba University
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture, Lighting

Website: Profile
STUDIO BYCOLOR: studiobycolor.com
Instagram: @studio_bycolor

GECCO

Blinking Color

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Kazuki Nagasawa

Credentials: Founder, SUPER RAT
From: Neyagawa, Osaka, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture

SUPER RAT: super-rat-design.com

HOUYOU - JUHI SERIES

KOMORE - JUHI SERIES

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Koji Tanabe

Credentials: Shizuoka University of Art and Culture; part-time lecturer, Shizuoka Institute of Design Arts (2021–2025)
Based: Shizuoka, Japan

Plow Design: plowdesign.jp
Instagram: @plow_design

CROSS

CURREN