Japanese Object Makers

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Kaoru Mende

Credentials: Bachelor’s degree, Tokyo University of the Arts; Master’s degree, Tokyo University of the Arts; Visiting Professor, Musashino Art University
From: Tokyo, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Lighting

Website: https://www.lpa.co.jp/
Lighting Planners Associates Inc. (LPA): https://www.lighting.co.jp/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaoru-mende-38848515

Search for Light at Milan Design Week 2021

Tokyo Toilet Project, Hiroo Higashi Park

Tower of Wind Lighting Renewal

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Kazuyo Sejima

Credentials: Japan Women’s University (1979); Master’s degree, Japan Women’s University (1981); Apprenticed with Toyo Ito; Director of Architecture Sector, Venice Biennale; Professor, Yokohama National University Y-GSA; Professor, University of Applied Arts Vienna
From: Ibaraki, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Architecture, Furniture

Website: https://www.sanaa.net/
SANAA (Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa): http://www.sanaa.co.jp/

Armless Chair for Maruni

Rolex Learning Center

Louvre-Lens

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Shunji Yamanaka

Credentials: University of Tokyo (1982); Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo; Professor, Keio University, Graduate School of Media and Governance
From: Ehime, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Hardware

Website: https://shunjiyamanaka.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yam_sketch
X: https://x.com/Yam_eye

CanguRo

ISSEY MIYAKE INSETTO

“Suica” IC Card Ticket Gate Prototype

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Ryue Nishizawa

Credentials: Master’s degree, Yokohama National University (1990); Worked under Kazuyo Sejima; Professor, Yokohama Graduate School of Architecture, Yokohama National University (Y-GSA)
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Architecture, Furniture

Office of Ryue Nishizawa: http://www.ryuenishizawa.com/

Teshima Art Museum

Roof & Mushrooms Pavilion

Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa

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Sou Fujimoto

Credentials: University of Tokyo (1994); Master’s degree, École Spéciale d’Architecture (2021); Expo Site Design Producer, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan; Jury Chair, Holcim Foundation Awards 2025 (Asia Pacific)
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Architecture, Furniture

Sou Fujimoto Architects: https://www.sou-fujimoto.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sou_fujimoto
X: https://x.com/soufujimoto

Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013

Bookchair

Grand Ring

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Daisuke Kitagawa

Credentials: Kanazawa College of Art (2005); Jury Member, Good Design Award
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Furniture, Industrial Design

DESIGN FOR INDUSTRY INC.: https://www.designforindustry.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d_kitagawa
X: https://x.com/d_kitagawa

Struct

Frond Desk Chair

Floe

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Junya Ishigami

Credentials: Master’s degree, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music (2000); Worked under Kazuyo Sejima; Visiting Faculty, Harvard Graduate School of Design
From: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Architecture, Furniture

Website: http://junya-ishigami.com/
junya.ishigami+associates (石上純也建築設計事務所): https://www.jnyi.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junya.ishigami_associates
X: https://x.com/confidencial_i

KAIT Workshop

Serpentine Pavilion 2019

Freeing Architecture

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Oji Masanori

Credentials: 広島工業大学 (1997)
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture

Oji & Design: https://o-ji.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oji_masanori
X: https://x.com/oji_masanori

Morinoha Bench

Pendant Lamp Bell

Coffee Filter Stand

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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

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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

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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

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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