YC1 Chair by Mikiya Kobayashi
This sleek and functional design from Japanese designer Mikiya Kobayashi is an unconventional take on…
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The Funambule Chair
This sleek new piece of furniture from Montreal-based designers Loïc Bard and Nicolas Granger marries…
Chocolate LEGO Bricks by Akihiro Mizuuchi
This sweet design began as part of a Valentine’s Day tradition among Japanese designer Akihiro…
Updating the Ancient Art of Japanese Ceramics
Since 1879, Kutani Choemon has crafted exquisite porcelain in Ishikawa, Japan. Handmade in the kutani…
Japanese Home Connected to Nature
The Krampon House in Hyogo, Japan is a two-story home by Shogo Aratani Architect &…
Small Family House with a View
House Y by Kurashitokenchiku is a small family house in Japan. The front of the…
Nendo’s Scale Watch Inspired by Rulers
A new arrival at Seibu in Japan, the Scale watch is a minimalist timepiece inspired…
Envelope Boat Shoes by Nendo for Tod’s
Aptly called “Envelope,” these boat shoes were created by Nendo for Tod’s Envelope, an Italian…
Tropical Bucket Hat by END and Journal Standard...
Collaboratively designed by END and Journal Standard, this bucket hat is covered with tropical flowers….
SS14 Backpack by White Mountaineering and Porte...
The 2800 Denier Nylon Backpack is a durable and water-resistant design collaboratively developed by White…
Bloom Helmet
Designed by Japanese brand Toyo Safety, the Bloom Helmet is a collapsible hard hat for…
Fondue Slippers by Satsuki Ohata
Satsuki Ohata’s Fondue Slippers are made by dipping one’s feet in colorful PVC and give…
Brother’s House in Japan by Hiroshi Kuno + As...
The Brother’s House by Hiroshi Kuno + Associates is built into a hillside in Otaru…
HYGGE 2204 Chronograph Watch
New from Hygge, the 2204 Chronograph is a Japanese watch with minimalist, Scandinavian style. The…
Fashion Lover’s Apartment Renovation
Airhouse Design Office renovated this 40-year-old concrete apartment in Nagoya, Japan. Notably, the industrial space…
Magne-Hinge Glasses by Nendo
Presented by Nendo at Milan Design Week, the Magne-Hinge glasses fasten with magnets instead of…
Bambi Chair: A Little Friend from the Forest
Italian journalist Elena Cattaneo is reporting on Design Week from Milan. This is her first…
Yayoi Kusama’s Dreams in Technicolor
This psychedelic garden is part of A Dream I Dreamed, a touring exhibition of work…
