sasso hem | Nao Tamura
Cutting, chopping, serving… a million years ago, humans used one tool on which to perform multiple functions. “sasso” is a versatile cutting and serving board, inspired by the organic form of stone....
View Articlemorphing installation salone 2014 | Nao Tamura
Client/ WonderGlass Year/ 2014 Lighting Design: Grappa / Claesson Koivisto Rune Luma / Zaha Hadid Sleeve / John Pawson Flow[T] / Nao Tamura Photo&Video/ Carlo Lavatori Sound: Aya Nishina Sound...
View Articlecypres au | Nao Tamura
When the technology evolves and its appearance is reduced, a new space is born between us and the mobile phone. From the mobile phone to the pendant, from the pendant to the mobile phone; various...
View Articleseasons covo | Nao Tamura
“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...
View ArticleMomento WonderGlass | Nao Tamura
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 molten...
View Articleinterconnection lexus | Nao Tamura
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 accepting nature and...
View Articleflow(t) wonderglass | Nao Tamura
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 the city...
View Articlerings artek | Nao Tamura
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. The...
View Articlehexagon au | Nao Tamura
When injecting emotion into the symbol of advanced technology, the mobile phone, what will happen? Temptation Concept 1>Hexagon: Luxuries like jewelry, lingerie, and perfume possess a subconscious...
View ArticleQuill Nanimarquina | Nao Tamura
As is in nature where no two shapes are alike, nanimarquina carpets are carefully handcrafted, with the utmost attention to detail. Like a living creature, each has its own expression. Quill is...
View Articlehexagon au | Nao Tamura
When injecting emotion into the symbol of advanced technology, the mobile phone, what will happen? Temptation Concept 1>Hexagon: Luxuries like jewelry, lingerie, and perfume possess a subconscious...
View Articlealight | salone satellite | Nao Tamura
Alight is a lighting instrument inspired by nature and technology. It is lightweight and can be placed upon a thin tape formed to fit personal spaces in any shape you desire. Whether fixed to a wall,...
View Articleseasons | covo | Nao Tamura
“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...
View ArticleUrushi TakeAction | Nao Tamura
Something practical. Something contemporary. Architect Toyo Ito envisioned something that would resemble fallen leaves floating on water, and with the sensual input from New York based Nao Tamura, it...
View ArticlePleats Please GraphicIssey Miyake | Nao Tamura
These strategic communication materials-product brochures, postcards and advertisements- strike a balance between demystifying an exciting, somewhat radical concept in clothing and promoting a brand by...
View ArticleJuly stool Nikari | Nao Tamura
“July stool” is a wooden stool inspired by the intrinsic beauty of imperfection. Like a bundle of wooden logs, three individual “slices” unequal in size, variegated in grain and color, and uneven...
View ArticleL’eau d’Issey Issey Miyake | Nao Tamura
L’Eau d’Issey Cold winter ends and spring begins. The bottle packaging design was for Issey Miyake’s Spring/Summer fragrance line. It’s like lieing on the grass, looking at the bright sky, feeling the...
View ArticleSasso Hem | Nao Tamura
Cutting, chopping, serving… a million years ago,humans used one tool on which to perform multiple functions.“sasso” is a versatile cutting and serving board,inspired by the organic form of...
View ArticleInstallation Space Design | Nao Tamura
Client: WonderGlassLighting Design:Grappa>Claesson Koivisto RuneLuma>Zaha HadidSleeve>John PawsonFlow[T]>Nao TamuraPhoto&Video/ Carlo LavatoriSound: Aya NishinaSound Engineer: Fernando...
View ArticleCypres AU | Nao Tamura
When the technology evolves and its appearance is reduced, a new space is born between us and the mobile phone. From the mobile phone to the pendant, from the pendant to the mobile phone; various...
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