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TIKI - Established & Sons | Nao Tamura
TIKI Flying freely through the air, a bird decides on where to rest its feathers. A little hop onto a branch. A leap over there to a wire. Or a hop down to the ground. A pretty bird decides to take a...
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SEASONS - COVO | Nao Tamura
SEASONS “seasons” is an interpretation of functional kitchen and serving ware, inspired by nature and technology, through the cultural lens of Japan.Like a real leaf, each serving dish is flexible and...
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FOG - Fori Salone | Nao Tamura
FOG Step into a realm of enchantment and wonder with our latest installation by WonderGlass – a mesmerizing fusion of artistry and innovation that transports you to the ethereal beauty of a fog-laden...
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RINGS - Artek | Nao Tamura
RINGS Contained within a single tree is its unabridged chronicle. Year by year, never skipping a beat, it records its history slowly. Some lines speak of seasons of plenty, while others cry of famine....
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SASSO - HEM | Nao Tamura
SASSO “Drawing the eye with its pebble-like shape, the Sasso serving tray is durable as well as beautiful, the right balance between shapes and sizes, suiting the choreography of every table. With a...
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MOMENTO - WONDERGLASS | Nao Tamura
MOMENTO There is a moment when a clinging bead of water, in quiet orb-like suspension, becomes a droplet. The droplet reflects its surroundings while gathering light within. There is a moment when...
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QUILL - Nani Marquina | Nao Tamura
QUILL As is in nature where no two shapes are alike, Nani Marquina carpets are carefully handcrafted, with the utmost attention to detail. Like a living creature, each has its own expression. Quill is...
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FLOW[T] - Wonderglass | Nao Tamura
FLOW[T] The reflections of the Venetian cityscape glistening on the evening water hints at an imaginary city below the moving surface. There is a border between the world under and the land above. In...
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INTERCONNECTION - Lexus | Nao Tamura
INTERCONNECTION There are forces in nature that are beyond the control of mankind. We have learned how fragile we are in the face of such forces. However, we have also learned the importance of...
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D’DAYS PARIS - Palais de Tokyo | Nao Tamura
D’DAYS PARIS D’DAYS PARIS / PALAIS DE TOKYO“Experimental lighting design studio WonderGlass celebrates its first appearance ar D’DAYS at Paris at Palais de Tokyo. The striking installation, HORIZONT,...
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KANSO - HBF | Nao Tamura
KANSO “Designed with the ever-changing work-life relationship in mind, we thoughtfully created Kanso, a unique and customizable design that contains the flexibility to quickly morph space to...
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WEAVING THE LIGHT - Panasonic | Nao Tamura
WEAVING THE LIGHT “Weaving the Light” is an exploration of juxtaposition – an interplay of tradition and innovation, light and shadow, woven together to craft an immersive sensory experience.Inspired...
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URUSHI - Toyo Ito Architects | Nao Tamura
URUSHI In the heart of our creative endeavor, nestled between tradition and innovation. Together with an architect Toyo Ito and the master of Urushi lacquer and wood, Yasuhiro Satake, we embarked on a...
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TURN - Ambientec | Nao Tamura
TURN In today’s world where low cost mass-produced goods abound and the old is easily discarded to make way for a new purchase, Ambientec has chosen to travel another path-the path of longevity and...
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BOTANICA - BLOOMYLOTUS | Nao Tamura
BOTANICA Introducing a curated collection of aroma diffusers, meticulously crafted to encapsulate nature’s enchantment and redefine the sensory landscape for lifestyle and wellness brands.With an...
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SAGE - Ambientec | Nao Tamura
SAGE Advancements in technology have contributed to the creation of modern conveniences and the general betterment of life. Unfortunately, as a result of some of these advances, we have have begun to...
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1/6 - Issey Miyake | Nao Tamura
1/6 A mechanical watch designed based on a traditional scaleUsing our hands to operate tools and measure objects, we have studied the world around us and made countless discoveries, But now, many of...
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TURN+ - AMBIENTEC | Nao Tamura
TURN+ In today’s world where low cost mass-produced goods abound and the old is easily discarded to make way for a new purchase, what does it mean to have an affinity for something? Doesn’t one’s...
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SUNSHOWER - Lexus Toyota | Nao Tamura
SUNSHOWER In the bustling heart of Design Miami/, amidst the cacophony of creativity and innovation, there existed an oasis of serenity—an ethereal realm where nature danced in harmony with human...
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TRIANGLE - THE TOKYO TOILET | Nao Tamura
TRIANGLE The bathroom is a place where we address physical needs universal to all mankind, regardless of age, gender identity, nationality, religion, or skin color. As we come into an age of increased...
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Interconnection - TED TALK | Nao Tamura
Interconnection “Design is about asking questions — discovering a project’s underlying issues, unearthing history, exploring passions, and techniques. But perhaps most importantly, design is about...
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Visionaries - Kyocera Museum | Nao Tamura
Visionaries Visionaries: Making Another PerspectiveCurator: Noriko Kawakami“Tamura Nao uses the word “interconnections” to indicate the importance of having points of contact between different things,...
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MENO - IITTALA | Nao Tamura
MENO Meno WaterBottle is inspired by IITALA’s long history of craftsmanship and Finland’s natural beauty. The key and inspiration to this timeless design can be summed up in one word; “Honesty”. My...
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TURN CRAFT - Ambientec | Nao Tamura
TURN CRAFT Turn Craft: “In a world flooded with mass-produced goods and fleeting trends, It stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of craftsmanship and longevity. Born from a reflection on the...
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DISSECT - AMBIENTEC | Nao Tamura
DISSECT I believe that lighting serves not only the function of providing illumination but also offers a sense of security, tranquility, and, perhaps grandiosely, hope to people. Lighting design is...
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CASCADE - WonderGlass | Nao Tamura
CASCADE Unlike other materials, glass shines best when left to be the living and breathing material that it naturally is. In its molten state, glass pools and flows just like a flowing stream. CASCADE...
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KO OLINA - Toyo Ito Architects | Nao Tamura
KO OLINA A testament to my vision intertwined with the profound insights drawn from Japan’s historical encounters with nature’s forces. As a designer deeply inspired by the delicate balance of our...
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ORIGATA - PORRO | Nao Tamura
ORIGATA Kimonos are traditional Japanese garments known for their distinctive T-shaped, straight lines and geometric simplicity. What sets them apart is their flat, rectangular construction. The...
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JULY - NIKARI | Nao Tamura
JULY JULY is a wooden stool inspired by the intrinsic beauty of imperfection. Like a bundle of wooden logs, it is formed from three individual ‘slices’ — each differing in size, grain, color, and...
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PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE - ISSEY MIYAKE | Nao Tamura
PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE When starting this project, I visited the pleats factory. The space was filled with an array of tools and machines, including large, unfamiliar equipment and rolls of paper...
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