The Process of Creating: Tetsutaro Nakabayashi

Tokyo based, Tetsutaro Nakabayashi, is a design director and a product designer. In 1988 Nakabayashi graduated from the Kuwasawa Design School, and until 1997, he belonged to the Product Design Division of Masayuki Kurokawa Architect & Associates. Continue

Presentation that Entertains Rather Than Just Show

A Design of exhibition and communication campaign of Spain Emotion. The colorful exhibition shows more than 50 products of Spanish design during Tokyo Designer's Week. Continue

Objects Provoking Social Interaction When Drinking Coffee

This project was focused on the most social and human side of objects surrounding coffee and the situations created around it. Presented are a collection of everyday objects that provoke social interaction on a natural and simple manner, with familiar situations interpreted in an unexpected way. Continue

Social Aspects of Bread

Our Daily Bread: Héctor Serrano Studio
Client: UCH-CEU. Problems waiting to be solved, can be find anywhere and in any shape, even when it comes to bread. UCH-CEU's design graduates had a project called “Our Daily Bread”. Continue

Water as an Interface: Playing with Illusions

Showroom by Héctor Serrano Studio for the leading Bathroom brand Roca. The space shows the results of the International Design Contest, Jump the Gap 2009 at 100% Design London. Continue

Nook: The Start of a New Company

The NOOK, by South Korean designer Patrick Frey is VIAL's first item of furniture, this has lead to a great start into the innovative market for the new family-running company. Continue

Portable Photobooth: Brands Images for You

The digital and portable, Photobooth is developed by two constant travelling photographers, Lachlan Moore and Marija Ivkovic. Continue

Discover New Ideas for Projects: Tomoko Murata

Tomoko Murata was born 1973, in Osaka, Japan. She was impressed by history and the possibilities that are involved in architectural space. Therefore, early in life, she began to study architecure by visiting old and contemporary buildings. Continue

Mexican Pavilion for the Universal Expo Shanghai 2010

The pavilion’s design (designed by SLOT Studio) is born from the idea of representing Mexico through its traditional elements which haven’t been exploited in these kinds of fairs. Continue

Lighthouse Tower By Mikou Design Studio

The Lighthouse Tower by Mikou Design Studio, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the an embodiment of its natural and urban surroundings. It summarizes the tropical experience associated with lush South American vegetation, the deep skies of Brazil and the urban landscape. Continue

An Urban Presence in a Strategic Area

Florence Square, by Mikou Design Studio, is situated in a strategic area in the new town of Fez. The square is structured by a main urban axis, a broad boulevard with a central island generating an important pedestrian flow. Continue

The Evolution of the Routemaster

Welcome back represents the evolution of the iconic Routemaster. An innovative vehicle combining the best of the past with the best of now. This London Bus is a sustainable vehicle using a Hybrid Diesel-electric Drive System. Its smaller size also means less weight so less fuel compsumption is required and less exhaust emissions are produced. Continue

Waterdrop, a Tribute to Water

Waterdrop, a tribute to water. A spectacular and engaging experience capturing the beauty of water presented at 100% Design London. Making of waterdrop. A large team of specialist were involved in the development and construction during the six months from brief to final installation. Continue

Reexamining the Evolution of the Library Typology

Prague Library by Z-A Studio. Reexamining the evolution of the Library typology stood at the basis of the design process. Continue

A World of Possibilities: Madoka Sato

When the Italian Post-Modern Design was born in the middle of the 1980s, Tokyo born designer Madoka Sato, saw how design could be experienced and explored in many different ways. Continue

Reducing Keyboard Restrictions

Optimus Tactus Keyboard Concept. The problem in which Art. Lebedev Studio wanted to solve was to make a one sensor display keyboard. The keyboard doesn't have any physical keys, which means there are no restrictions on their shape and size. Any part of the keyboard surface can be programmed to perform any function or to display any images. Continue

Living a Creative Life: Fumie Shibata

Fumie Shibata is the establisher of Design Studio S. Since Shibata was a kid, she had always loved to draw images and create things. Continue

Finding Balance: Setsu Ito

Architect and designer Setsu Ito was introduced to his current profession as his father who is a sculpture artist constantly told him about how great architecture was and brought home architecture and design books. Continue

Beat: Inside Out

Opposed to the previous project “WITH”, this house is located on an urban area in Kanagawa, Japan. When constructed there were already 3 houses built in the North, East, and West, less than 1 meter away from a property line. Continue

Designed for the Environment of Itakura Town

In the past 60 years, as information technology progressively have changed in Japan, our housing industry has rapidly become adjusted to it." Continue

Gwenael Nicolas: There’s Always a Result if You Believe in What You’re Doing

French designer Gwenael Nicolas established his own studio, CURIOSITY INC, in 1998. He was 18 years old when he wanted to become an art director for movies, but later realized that it was much more interesting to do architecture for real. Continue

Is it Possible to Construct a Deluxe House on a Restricted Budget?

The Terrace House in Japan needed a renovation. Even though the residence is placed on a hill with a panoramic view of the ocean, the budget for the project was limited. So how do you construct a deluxe house on a restricted budget? Continue

Casa Manifesto: 85 % of Recycled, Reused and Eco-Friendly Materials

James & Mau has put their focus on innovative and contemporary designs based on bioclimatic (sustainable design that mainly addresses comfort through design adaptations, site-specific and regional climate conditions.) and modular architecture. Continue

Company Chairman of SHH, David Spence: Fight to be the Forefront of People’s minds

As founding partner of SHH and Company Chairman, architect David Spence has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. He’s the client director of the company and takes care of all residential projects in their studio. Continue