Japanese Object Makers

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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

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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

FLOW TILT furniture by Daisuke Yamamoto

beautiful people NAGOYA

beautiful people NAGOYA interior by Daisuke Yamamoto

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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

Lumiframe lighting object by Akira Hojo

pallo

pallo furniture by Akira Hojo

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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

GECCO work by Kaori Akiyama and STUDIO BYCOLOR

Blinking Color

Blinking Color work by Kaori Akiyama and STUDIO BYCOLOR

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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

HOUYOU from the JUHI SERIES by Kazuki Nagasawa

KOMORE - JUHI SERIES

KOMORE from the JUHI SERIES by Kazuki Nagasawa

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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

CROSS furniture by Koji Tanabe

CURREN

CURREN furniture by Koji Tanabe

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Keisuke Unosawa

Credentials: Design Manager, Kito regional revitalization project
Discipline: Industrial Design

Website: unosawa.com

Paper Folding Designs

Paper Folding Designs by Keisuke Unosawa

YES LOVE wristwatch

YES LOVE wristwatch by Keisuke Unosawa

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Kotaro Kawanabe

Credentials: Kyoto Seika University, Architecture; Grebbestads folkhögskola; Carl Malmsten Furniture Studies; Swedish Furniture Joinery Journeyman Certificate
From: Kumamoto, Japan
Based: Kyoto, Japan
Discipline: Furniture

+veve: plusveve.com
Instagram: @plusveve

chair 44 child

chair 44 child by Kotaro Kawanabe and +veve

extension table

extension table by Kotaro Kawanabe and +veve

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Moriyuki Ochiai

Credentials: Master’s Program in Architecture, Waseda University Graduate School of Science and Engineering; Representative Director, Moriyuki Ochiai Design Project
From: Tokyo, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Architecture, Industrial Design, Furniture

Moriyuki Ochiai Architects: moriyukiochiai.com
Instagram: @moriyukiochiai

Waterscape Office

Waterscape Office by Moriyuki Ochiai Architects

Geosong

Geosong residential architecture by Moriyuki Ochiai Architects

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Atsushi Kitagawara

Credentials: Tokyo University of the Arts; Professor Emeritus, Tokyo University of the Arts
From: Nagano, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Architecture, Industrial Design, Furniture, Lighting

Atsushi Kitagawara Architects: kitagawara.co.jp

Hosho Gakuen Learning Center Building n.6

Hosho Gakuen Learning Center Building n.6 by Atsushi Kitagawara Architects

Kobuchizawa Station and Plaza

Kobuchizawa Station and Plaza by Atsushi Kitagawara Architects