Japanese Designer

Pure Creativity – Beans, Pinecones, Umbrellas by Yuko Nishikawa

If you are looking for pure creativity and freedom then look no further than the work of New York based Japanese designer Yuko Nishikawa. I stumbled in to…

The Timeless Classics – Furniture by Shin Okuda of Waka Waka

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

If we look back at Alvar Aalto and the other icons of the modernist design we have take in to account that this aesthetic has become a particular…

New Feature – Interview with Japanese designer Kensaku Oshiro

Site News Posted by Mark Robinson

We recently released the ‘Kino Stool’ by Memo Furniture in collaboration with Japanese designer Kensaku Oshiro. Born in Okinawa, Kensaku studied at the Polytechnic School in Milan and…

Mimicking the Landscape – Hills Collection by Mikiya Kobayashi for Hiro Design

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Mikiya Kobayashi is a talented Japanese designer and has produced a collection of functional tableware inspired by the natural landscape that all have beautiful undulating curves.

Shape as Meaning – The Holo Collection by Japanese Designer Kensaku Oshiro

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

The Holo Collection is a series of furniture designed by Milan-based Japanese designer Kensaku Oshiro that has a elliptical shape running throughout all the pieces as a theme.

Mimic Shelf by Kairi Eguchi

Design, Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

I think well designed shelving can subtly add that much needed structure to a minimal and open plan home, keeping all your essentials neatly tucked together. Not surprisingly Dieter Rams shelving system for Vitsoe would be the go to unit for most of us, however I was impressed with the work of young Japanese designer Kairi Eguchi today who has recently fabricated his own take on the shelving form, which I’ve brought across for all …