Masahiro Mori: A Legacy of Functional Beauty in Ceramic Design
Masahiro Mori, a renowned ceramic designer, integrated functionality with beauty in his creations. His iconic “G-type Soy Sauce Bottle” exemplifies this philosophy.Read More →
January 31, 2025
Masahiro Mori, a renowned ceramic designer, integrated functionality with beauty in his creations. His iconic “G-type Soy Sauce Bottle” exemplifies this philosophy.Read More →
Bonkei, a Japanese art form, captures nature’s essence using dry materials. Rooted in history, it emphasizes balance, natural beauty, and reflects Zen philosophy. Appreciated globally.Read More →
Masayuki Kurokawa, a pioneering figure in architecture and design, left a monumental imprint on modern design with his innovative and harmonious creations.Read More →
Yayoi Kusama’s art, featured in “Love Forever: Yayoi Kusama, 1958-1968,” encompasses pattern, repetition, and immersive experiences, challenging viewers to explore infinity.Read More →
The Kaico Series blends tradition and modernity with award-winning enamelware by designer Makoto Koizumi. With its Japanese craftsmanship and artful design, it’s a kitchen essential.Read More →
The AKI – BIKI – CANTA Mobile Lounge by Toshiyuki Kita blends modern living with smart working, offering stylish versatility, ergonomic design, and adapting seamlessly to various environments.Read More →
Founded in 1946 as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo Kabushikikaisha, Sony transformed the consumer electronics industry with its products, balancing cutting-edge technology and practical design. Landmarks include Japan’s first tape recorder, the TV 80 301, and the pioneering Walkman and Discman.
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The Daitoku-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, serves as a serene sanctuary embodying Japanese design principles, including ‘wabi-sabi’ and ‘shakkei.’ The temple showcases the beauty of imperfection and transience in its raked stones, sculpted pines, and moss carpets, offering a profound lesson in restraint, harmony, and purposeful design.Read More →
Muji is a globally recognized brand that emphasizes a minimalist philosophy in product design. Their categories, including fragrance, health, beauty, stationery, travel, cleaning, household, and kitchen items, utilise simple aesthetics and functionality, creating useful products that harmoniously blend into everyday life.Read More →
Japanese Cyberpunk, a unique movement in cinema and graphic novels, diverges from Western cyberpunk with abstract storytelling, industrial aesthetics, and global influence.Read More →