Naoto Fukasawa
Articles
Patience in craft: Inside Maruni’s design ethos
Maruni does not rely on signature gestures or visual statements with its elegant timber furniture, but rather reveals itself slowly, through proportion, appreciation for design and a continuity between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary expression.
Articles
Herman Miller, Designing Work
As a supporter of the INDE.Awards and partner of The Design Studio category, Herman Miller understands the importance of fostering and supporting designers in their quest for design perfection.
People
Meet the brand that helped put Japanese design on the global map
On the occasion of its 90th anniversary, Maruni comes round circle – in more ways than one. We speak with the brand’s key visionaries, president Takeshi Yamanaka, art director Naoto Fukasawa, and long-time collaborator Jasper Morrison.
Project
Issey Miyake Kyoto amalgamates past and present
Naoto Fukasawa outfits a traditional michiya into Issey Miyake’s first standalone store in Kyoto, offering a tranquil backdrop for the brand’s graphic and colourful clothing.
Articles
Papilio Outdoor by Naoto Fukasawa
The evolution of the Papilio Collection from B&B Italia has been an organic one, in the tradition of its namesake, the butterfly.
People
Naoto Fukasawa: Carefully Considered
From a finely honed Japanese armchair through to a carefully executed Italian lamp, there’s always a consideration for detail, balance and refinement in Fukasawa’s work. Alice Blackwood has the story.
Articles
Love Papilio by Naoto Fukasawa
The Papilio family continues to grow and its creator, Naoto Fukasawa, has now conceived a small sofa, recreating and expanding the design of Grande Papilio armchair.
News
Naoto Fukasawa for Magis
The Japanese designer’s re-edited Pizza Table and Cosino shelf system both offer a brand of design that is less precious and more accessible. Rachel Lee-Leong tells us more.