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November 2010, 07
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today: tokyo designers week 2010 (part 1)
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terunobu fujimori exhibition at GA gallery
published 11.06.10
an exhibition of works by renowned architect and architectural historian terunobu fujimori takes place at the GA gallery in tokyo - shibuya. through the mediums of sketches, models and documentaries, the exhibition aims to provide visitors with a chance to better understand the creative genius behind this prolific architect, who has repeatedly separated himself from his contemporaries by focusing on the use of natural materials to create a number of unique architectural designs.
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daisuke motogi: lost in sofa
published 11.06.10
we often loose things in between the cushions of a sofa because they have fallen out of our pocket. 'lost in sofa' plays on these occurrences, and has been designed to make the cracks between seat cushions purposeful, such as for storage.
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patricia urquiola for alessi x iida
published 11.05.10
a phone which is reminiscent of the form of castanets. spanish designer patricia urquiola paid attention to the traditional crafts and culture of spain's national music instrument.
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stefano giovannoni for alessi x iida
published 11.03.10
stefano giovannoni has developed a cell phone which acts as one's '...partner for the everyday', expressing the shape of a face. a circle on the back of the display is vivid and moving, conveying the image of 'eyes', with a small curve in the phone's form which is meant to represent a 'nose'. the black hinges are reminiscent of 'hair'.
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tokujin yoshioka at tokyo designers week 2010
published 11.01.10
the installation space mimics the mechanisms of an x-ray light tablet, illuminating the phones to show off its skeletal and transparent elements.
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bitplay at tokyo designers week 2010
published 11.01.10
taiwan-based design studio bitplay presents its first collection of products: 'puzzle', 'tiktiktik' and 'bang!' at tokyo designers week 2010.
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nendo: pyggy bank at tokyo designers week 2010
published 10.31.10
the unconventional 'pyggy bank' offers money savers a pig-snouted bottle and jar in which to collect their hard-earned coins.
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toshihito okura: photon lamp
published 10.29.10
the form of the lamp is made from polycarbonate. its surface is punctuated by a pattern of cable ties, woven in and out of its exterior. cable cord is then used fed through the ties to add another element of design to the lamp.
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'save me' by xiao dong li + yang xiao - endangered species graphic design competition
published 10.27.10
featuring a collection of wild life sculpted out of black plastic bags, the poster focuses on the issue of improper hazardous waste disposal.
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'save paper, save animals' by nigel tan - endangered species graphic design competition
published 10.26.10
the series of silkscreened posters on previously used paper bags aim to raise awareness of the irreversible effect we have on endangered species and their habitats when we senselessly waste paper products.
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naoki kawamoto: orishiki suitcase
published 10.26.10
influenced by the mechanism and principles of origami folding, the sculptural suitcase can fold out flat to provide maximum flexibility and compactability.
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hiroki takada: tea ceremony chair
published 10.25.10
made from bamboo the chair's design is based around a traditional tea whisk used in japanese tea ceremonies.
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&design: bird alarm clock
published 10.15.10
made of ABS and weighing just 80g the clock can be placed on a stand or hung on a wall.
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llove by lloyd hotel at tokyo designers week 2010
published 10.11.10
the exhibition brings together eight japanese and dutch designers who will create guest rooms in a temporary hotel, where people can actually make a reservation and stay over night. 'llove' offers the experience of spending a night in an artistic space made specifically for the occasion of tokyo designers week 2010.
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