AMP
A design unit formed by Keita Katsuno,Yusuke Tanaka and Satoshi Kawashima. They all graduated from the Art Department of Nihon University in 2007. They formed the unit in 2008, and propose new spaces through "AMP".
http://www.du-amp.com/
and design - &design
A product designer and an interface designer got together in 2005 and formed the company in 2007. They work on the entire design development stage for the product, with their main focus on product design. Their policy is to not have their design restricted to certain genres.
http://www.anddesign.jp
AWA × NOSIGNER
The word "design" originates from the Latin word "designare" meaning de-sign. On the other hand, "nosign" means is about Design which has no signature on it. Nosigner is someone who designs invisible things without explicit signature. Beyond the confines of design, his work reputed worldwide especially in the fields of product design, graphic design and art direction.
http://www.nosigner.com/
DMY Berlin
DMY Berlin is a platform for contemporary product design from Berlin hosting the annual DMY International Design Festival. At Designtide, DMY will present new products and design editions from Berlin along with a comprehensive product catalogue introducing the conceptual and minimal design solutions from Berlin to the Asian market.
http://dmy-berlin.com
dotmancando
Dotmancando was an architect and later graduated from Design Interactions, Royal College of Art. He shows work by flipping serious contents with unique ideas and incorporates them into his design.
http://www.dotmancando.info
emmanuelle moureaux
French architect and designer residing in Tokyo. She established "emmanuelle moureaux architecture + design". She designs many stores and residences, and is known for her technique using color as a tool to create the space as well as her unique use of color.
http://www.emmanuelle.jp
Enomoto Fumio
Fumio Enomoto. Designer. Professor at Komazawa Women's University in Spatial Art. Aside from teaching, he is active in furniture and interior design.
http://www.fe-a.com
Fujimori Taiji
Taiji Fujimori. Furniture Designer. He mainly engages in furniture design, also collaborating with an architect, product and interior and design.
http://www.taiji-fujimori.com
hachisan design- 83Design
Formed by Yoshiyuki Kashiwagi and Koji Yano in 2007, after both graduating from Musashino Art University. Their design concept is not only stimulating, but gradually seeps into the heart. They have exibited in DESIGN ACT(Moscow Russia) 2009.
http://www.83design.jp
Horst Becker
Born in Yokohama, in 1971. After attending the Architectural Association, he has been working in various fields including furniture, interior, architecture and stage design.
http://www.hb-studio.com
hundred percent - 100% × snow peak
Hironao Tsuboi. Born 1980 in Tokyo. Graduated from Tama Art University, Environmental Design Department in 2004. Established Hironao Tsuboi Design in 2006. Acting as Art Director/Designer of 100% Inc., Received red dot design award, Good Design Award.
http://www.100per.com
In Design
Akihito Ikeuchi and Yasuyuki Ishii established "In Design" as a product design unit in 2003 . Took part in many exhibitions around the world and presented many lighting works such as the "hoop". From 2009 , they began producing their works under their own brand, selling original lighting products and stools.
http://www.in-i.com
ISOLATION UNIT / Yanagihara Teruhiro
Born 1976 in Kagawa and graduated from the design department in Osaka Art University. In 2002, formed "ISOLATION UNIT / TERUHIRO YANAGIHARA". Stressing the importance to "design the situation of designing," he works on projects that crosses over genres and countries.
http://www.isolationunit.info
Kakuda Yota
Yota Kakuda graduated from Tokyo Zokei University in 2002. From 2003, he gained his experience in the studios of Shin and Tomoko Azumi and Ross Lovegrove in London. In 2007, he finished his studies at the Royal College of Art as a Design Products major. Since 2008, he has been working in Tokyo.
http://www.yotakakuda.com
Kokoroishi Kougei
After studying as a design major, he gained experience in production in furniture design. He presently works at the drafting department for a sofa manufacturer. Aside from sofas using leather, he develops quality material and interior items in the production process.
http://www.sofa-kokoroishi.jp/
kollektiv tokio (Gunnar Bauer, Aline Mandai, Thibaut Rocher)
kollektiv tokio is a platform for creatives working in Tokyo.The group supports its members in planning and realizing their own ideas by creating a network and organizing collaborative projects.
http://kollektivtokio.com
Kuramoto Jin
Born in Hyogo Prefecture. After graduating from Kanazawa College of Art, Design department in 1999, he works for a household appliance manufacturer. Established JIN KURAMOTO STUDIO in 2008. Received many awards including the IF Design Award and Good Design Award.
http://www.jinkuramoto.com
MARUWAKA-YA
MARUWAKA-YA is a do-it-all group where Hirotoshi Maruwaka, born 1979 in Tokyo, is the shop owner. Based on their questions such as “Where is Japan’s product making going?” They answer with their own product making, by creating products with craftsmen and companies from all over Japan.
http://www.maru-waka.com
Matsuo Naoya / GRAND FURNITURE & FACTORY
Born in Tokyo. He studied 3D design at Tama Art University but he left before graduation. He learned welding at a vocational training school and studied woodworking at the London City & Islington College. After working as an assistant for AZUMI, he formed GRAND FURNITURE & FACTORY in 2000, and works as a designer maker.
http://www011.upp.so-net.ne.jp/GFandF/
MILE
Design project MILE was formed by Bandai Matsuo (acoustic engineer), Kentaro Kai (software engineer) and Kozo Shimoyama (interior designer). Combining each member's specialty and humor-filled storytelling, the designs they create pleasantly link people, things and space.
http://mileproject.jp/
minna / Hasegawa Satoshi, Tsunoda Mayuko
Having graduated from Musashino Art University in 2008, Satoshi Hasegawa and Mayuko Tsunoda got together to form the design unit in 2009. Hasegawa has worked as a designer while still in school. Tsunoda presently works as an assistant for the Musashino Art University's Spatial Production and Design Department.
http://minna-design.com
Mizuta Yuji
Graduated from Tama Art University with a degree in textile design. His pieces have been featured in a number of exhibitions, and they are widely available to buy as fabrics and other products. His designs are also used in the fashion and interiors industries.
http://www.textile-music.jp/
mute
Mute was founded in 2008 by two graduates from Kuwasawa Design School, Kenji Ito and Takahiro Umino. Through a wide range of projects, their aim is to create something calm with a solid grounding in our daily lives.
http://www.mu-te.com
Nagahama Sachiko
Knit creator. She began producing work in 2007, by introducing knitting into interior design. Her future challenge is how to link her knit work with more practical interior products.
Nakabo Sosuke
Born 1972 in Kyoto, Japan. Graduated from Royal College of Art in 2002. Worked at Panasonic, Muji and is now working at Jasper Morrison's office in London.
Okamoto Kouichi / Kyouei design
Sound producer and product designer. He started releasing his sound from the Dutch techno label "X-Trax" since 1997. In 2006, he formed Kyoei design, and is active as a design that crosses over from art, music and design.
http://www.kyouei-ltd.co.jp
one tenth
Kick-started in 2008, the design group consists of designers in their twenties that focus on develpoping design with an environmental theme. They had already received attention in "100%design TOKYO2008" and are active in graphic and product design.
http://www.onetenth1-10.com
PARKWAY × GRAVITY
GRAVITY ATSUSHI SAKAI
Born 1974, in Tokyo. After graduating from Kuwasawa Design School, he worked for Yasuo Kondo design office and Curiosity.
His work focuses on space, furniture and product design, and aims for designs that are emotional.
http://www.gravityinc.jp/top
PARKWAY×GRAVITY
PARKWAY YASUSHI TERADA
Born 1979, in Tokyo. After graduating from Kuwasawa Design School, he worked for Curiosity, a design office in Tokyo. Focused on space, furniture and product design. Based in Tokyo, he aims to make life richer with design in communication.
http://www.parkways.jp
Phillip Don
In February 2008, graduated from Konkuk University's Industrial Design department. From 2006-2007, he became vice president of the design group "Da". In 2007, became the Korean manager for Asia Design Group "Etteda". In 2009, he became a member of the Seoul Design Foundation Design Fellowship.
http://www.phillipdon.com
PINTO
PINTO was formed by Takanori Hikima and Masayoshi Suzuki in 2008. They both graduated from Nihon University's Art Department in 2006 and individually worked for a general electrical appliance manufacturer and an office furniture manufacturer. They released the umbrella stand "MUKOU" in October 2009, following their initial presentation in DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2008.
http://www.pinto-design.jp
pivoto
pivoto consists of a designer and two woodcrafters. The designer Asako Yamashita finished her MA at konstfack in Sweden. She wishes her designs to be able to imagine the scene it is to be used.
http://profile.ameba.jp/plyblg/
ReVi
Takeshi Ishiguro works as a designer in a variety of fields such as products, art and stage producing. Noted works include the "Rice Salt & Pepper" (1998) and "Chimney" (2007) which has been chosen by the Museum of Modern Art, New York for their permanent collection.
http://trendgate.co.jp/revi/
Sakai Hiroki / Central Line Inc.
Born in Wakayama Prefecture in 1977. Finished Graduate School at Art and Design of Musashino Art University(M.A.) in 2002. While in school, established "Cafe Apartment". Established design office "Central Line Inc." in 2008. Works on entertaining design that can empower awareness and learning.
http://central-line.net
san no ichi design - 3-1 design
3-1 design is a design group started in 2007 by Kazuhiro Aihara, Miho Saito and Tomoya Yoshida. They aim for designs that adapt to people, the environment and the times. Consecutively, they received the KOKUYO DESIGN AWARD 2007 and 2008.
http://www.3-1design.jp/
Seoul Young Designers Pavilion
The Seoul Design Overseas Marketing project', a program sponsored by Seoul and Seoul Design Foundation, was chosen as the 2010 World Design Capital(WDC). This project was established for the purpose of advertising young, promising designers and their groups in Seoul by providing them with opportunities to participate in world-renowned design exhibitions. These opportunities are rare and it encourages them to establish global networks. Especially in 'Seoul Young Designers Pavilion' of DESIGNTIDE TOKYO, which is one of the Seoul design overseas marketing projects, excellent works of design focusing on sensibility, fun and functionality will be put on display under the concept of "connection", which means "connection of global design and Seoul design".
* participating in TIDE Market too.
http://www.seouldesignweek.com/
Takano Jun / neut
Born in 1982. After graduating from Kyushu Institute of Design, Department in Visual Communication Design, he worked for the design office nendo. From 2007, he works under Gwenael Nicolas, and his office Curiosity. From 2009, he has been working on various solo projects.
http://www.neut-design.com/
Terada Naoki
Naoki Terada. Architect / Designer. He mainly engages in architecture, interior, furniture, and product design.
http://www.teradadesign.com
Terauchi Yumi + Inoue Seiji
Yumi Terauchi Born 1967, she currently works in design including creative direction, spatial design, furniture and homeware design.
Seiji Inoue Born 1965, he currently works in fashion design, designing for womens, mens and uniforms.
http://www.t-designoffice.co.jp
Timothy Schreiber
Having finished his studies in the architecture department in Germany in 2000, German born designer Timothy Schreiber has taken part in various international projects in cities like London, Sydney and Shanghai. Between 2006-2008, three of his furniture designs received the "red dot design" award.
http://www.timothy-schreiber.com/
Toma
Toma is a creative studio formed in Montreal, Canada in 2006. Anne Thomas and Monica Gautier work on creative projects and their goal is to create products for daily use with humor and wit.
http://www.tomaobjects.com
Tsukue Hironori
Born 1970, he completed his design education in both Japan and Sweden. After joining the architectural firm "W&Ö", he started his own office. From 2001, he works out of Sweden in interior and furniture design, as well as working as a photographer.
http://www.tsukue.se
Watanabe Junji, KusachiEisuke, NOSIGNER, Ando Hideyuki
Junji Watanabe Researcher on human perception and interface technology
Eisuke Kusachi Software creator
NOSIGNER Designer, art director
Hideyuki Ando Researcher on non-verbal communication interface
http://www.junji.org/invisibles/
Yamamoto Yuki
Born in Aichi prefecture, Japan in 1985. Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art, Department of Industrial Design in 2008. His aim is to create "emotion" in people through design.
http://yy-design.net
