Japanese Object Makers

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Shinobu Ito

Credentials: Tama Art University (1988); Master’s degree, Domus Academy; Project Associate Professor, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Tokyo; Visiting Professor, Tama Art University; Visiting Professor, Domus Academy; Board Member, Japan Fashion Color Association (JAFCA)
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Furniture, Industrial Design

Studio I.T.O. design (Setsu & Shinobu Ito): https://www.studioito.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/setsu_shinobu_ito
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shinobu-ito-a048b540

Karin Armchair

Bina

Inori

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Akihisa Hirata

Credentials: Bachelor’s degree, Kyoto University (1994); Master’s degree, Kyoto University (1997); Worked under Toyo Ito; Professor, Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering
From: Osaka, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Architecture, Furniture

Akihisa Hirata Architecture Office: https://www.akihisahirata.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/architect.akihisa.hirata

Global Bowl

Csh

Flow_er

[montez]

Kazuhiro Yamanaka

Credentials: MA, Royal College of Art (1995-1997); BA, Musashino Art University (1991-1995); Professor, Musashino Art University; Visiting Professor, China Academy of Art
Based: London, United Kingdom
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture

kazuhiro yamanaka office: http://www.kazuhiroyamanaka.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kazuhiro_yamanaka
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kazuhiro-yamanaka-89337b169

Graffiti

Rock Garden

Rainy Day

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Tomoki Doi

Credentials: 桑沢デザイン研究所 (Kuwasawa Design School)
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture

soell inc.: https://soell-inc.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomoki_doi
X: https://x.com/doi_soell

overlap

kasaneru

rebbur

[montez]

Yuri Suzuki

Credentials: BA, Nihon University; MA, Royal College of Art (2006-2008); Studied under Ron Arad; Partner, Pentagram; Designers in Residence, Design Museum, London; Visiting Professor, Nihon University; Member, New Radiophonic Workshop
Based: London, United Kingdom
Discipline: Industrial Design, Toy Design, Hardware

Yuri Suzuki Design Studio: https://yurisuzuki.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yurisuzukilondon
X: https://x.com/yurisuzuki

Sonic Playground

The Ambient Machine

OTOTNOMORI - Sound Forest

[montez]

Yasuyuki Kawanishi

Credentials: Master’s degree, Chiba University; Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture; Judge and Focus Issue Director, Good Design Award; Overseas Study Fellow (Agency for Cultural Affairs Program for Upcoming Artists), Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan)
From: Nara, Japan
Based: Nara, Japan
Discipline: Automotive Design

Website: https://ichibansen.co.jp
ICHIBANSEN / nextstations (株式会社イチバンセン一級建築士事務所): https://www.ichibansen.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasuyuki_kawanishi
X: https://x.com/ICHIBANSEN_YK
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasuyuki-kawanishi-ichibansen

YAKUMO Limited Express (JR West 273 Series)

Echigo TOKImeki Resort Setsugekka

Kintetsu Commuter Train 8A Series

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Ryuichi Kozeki

Credentials: Tama Art University; Apprenticed with Toshiyuki Kita
Discipline: Lighting, Furniture, Industrial Design

Ryuichi Kozeki: https://ryuichikozeki.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryuichikozeki

Oculus

Frame Structured Chair

( ) armchair

[montez]

Toshiyuki Tani

Credentials: Kobe Design University (神戸芸術工科大学) (1997)
From: Takarazuka, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Lighting

MODERN: https://modern-t.com/
motarasu.com: https://motarasu.com/pages/toshiyuki-tani
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toshiyukitani

Hokore Pendant

Sen Table Lamp

Ron Pendant

[montez]

Haruka Misawa

Credentials: Musashino Art University; Associate Professor, Musashino Art University; Member, Japan Design Committee
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Furniture, Industrial Design

Website: https://misawa.ndc.co.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misawadesigninstitute
X: https://x.com/MisawaDesign

HIHI DADA

waterscape

Form of Gravity

[montez]

Ryosuke Tanaka

Credentials: 武蔵野大学 (2013); 森林たくみ塾
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Furniture

KOKKOK: https://www.fs-kokkok.com/
X: https://x.com/ryoten_731

Ao.

Tsuki to Umi Furniture

YUGEN

[montez]

Shinsaku Miyamoto

Credentials: Kyushu Sangyo University
Discipline: Furniture

Ritzwell Co., Ltd.: https://www.ritzwell.com/

MT Bench

Beatrix

Light Field Modular Sofa

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Yuji Okitsu

Credentials: Master’s degree, Tokyo Denki University (2009); Apprenticed with Ryuji Nakamura
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Lighting, Furniture

YUJI OKITSU: https://www.yujiokitsu.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yujiokitsu

focus

highlight

lightflakes

[montez]

Yukiko Morita

Credentials: Kyoto City University of the Arts
Based: Kobe, Japan
Discipline: Lighting

PAMPSHADE: https://yukikomorita.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pampshade_by_yukikomorita
X: https://x.com/pampshade_by_YM

PAMPSHADE

SLICED

NAAAAN time

[montez]

Saki Takeshita

Credentials: Musashino Art University
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Furniture

Website: https://www.sakitakeshitadesign.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sakitakeshita16

Shadow Clone Technique

MITOMA

9mood 10mood

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Atsushi Shindo

Credentials: Tokyo University of the Arts (2016)
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Lighting

Website: https://atsushishindo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atsushi_shindo

HONEY - Lighting Object

HAORI

LIMINAL