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Craft

Designed for life

One of Japan’s most revered creatives explains why it’s important to ‘elevate the ordinary’ by celebrating the beauty of everyday items.

  • Issue #158
  • 4 min read
Naoto Fukasawa sits in a wooden chair in his minimalist Tokyo studio with white walls and a framed chair artwork
Design

Simple pleasures

Innovative design needn’t be complex. Here we round up seven smart items that deliver easy solutions.

  • Issue #150
  • 4 min read
Red adjustable Tatu lamp with three rotating sections positioned on wooden surface
Design

Design Briefing

A round-up of the industry headlines, from the Danish architects reimagining the concept of play to the best furniture releases you might have missed this summer.

  • Issue #136
  • 7 min read
Design Briefing
Furniture

Sitting pretty

From flexible shelving and versatile chairs to smart side tables and eye-catching lamps, we round up the benchmarks of a lasting good design.

  • Issue #128
  • 9 min read
Roundish chair by Naoto Fukasawa for Maruni, made from single piece of laminated plywood
Design

From the same tree

Maruni Wood Industry, a family business, faced shifting fortunes for years. A reluctant family member returned to his roots, only to discover he was the natural saviour of the company his great uncle founded.

  • Issue #38
  • 9 min read
From the same tree

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