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.
Edit
A defining chapter in Italian design history
In this special edition of The Indesign Edit, we take a look at B&B Italia’s reigning legacy of boundary-pushing creativity and design innovation throughout history.
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.
Events
Naoto Fukasawa Exhibits Mingei – Another Kind Of Art
Curated by Naoto Fukasawa, an exhibition championing the unassuming everyday Japanese mingei handicrafts is currently on show at 21-21 Design Sight in Tokyo’s midtown.
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.
Project
Naoto Fukasawa Amalgamates Past and Present for Issey Miyake Kyoto
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.
People
The New, The Old And The Subconscious
We extend our Cubes Indesign issue 80 coverage of the Salone del Mobile in Milan with Naoto Fukasawa’s thoughts and his latest work for Magis.
News
Space Furniture Unveils Prototypes From Milan
For its annual Milan Talks series, Space Furniture unveiled a selection of furniture and lighting prototypes by B&B Italia, Carl Hansen & Son, Kartell, Nanimarquina and Poliform, flown in straight from the Milan Furniture Fair.
People
The 15 People You Need To Know
From design’s most respected names to up-and-coming talent, we look back at 15 important names in Hong Kong and around the world that we’ve covered – and that you need to know about.
People
Naoto Fukasawa: Blending In
In town to inaugurate Business of Design Week’s ‘Designed by Hong Kong’ lecture series, Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa tells us about his design philosophy, dream project and what minimalism really means. Christie Lee files this report.
Videos
Naoto Fukasawa and Maruni
Naoto Fukasawa talks about his chair designs and Maruni’s production techniques.
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.