Made in Japan: 100 New Products (Hardcover)

Made in Japan: 100 New Products By Naomi Pollock, Reiko Sudo (Foreword by) Cover Image

Made in Japan: 100 New Products (Hardcover)

By Naomi Pollock, Reiko Sudo (Foreword by)

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'Made in Japan' is a simple phrase, but one full of meaning. From kettles and cutlery to chairs, Japan creates some of the most innovative, elegant, whimsical and well-made objects in the world. Combining high aesthetic standards with cutting-edge technology, many of these designs turn everyday items into functional works of art that would look as good in a museum as on a kitchen counter. Made in Japan surveys 100 of the country's recent design triumphs, among them furnishings, utensils, gadgets, clothing, office equipment and even a silent guitar. While the book features mainly mass-produced objects, it also includes one-off prototypes and limited-edition items that are immensely popular in Japan. Created specifically for the Japanese consumer, these products reflect the way people live, work and play in a country that prizes highly both exceptional craftsmanship and industrial perfection.
NAOMI POLLOCK is an American architect based in Japan. Her writing on Japanese design has appeared in the Financial Times, New York Times, Wallpaper* and Architectural Record. She is the author of Modern Japanese House (2005) and Hitoshi Abe (2008), and co-author of Merrell's New Architecture in Japan (2010). REIKO SUDO is Artistic Director of the award-winning avant-garde textile company Nuno Corporation.
Product Details ISBN: 9781858945620
ISBN-10: 1858945623
Publisher: Merrell
Publication Date: September 18th, 2012
Pages: 240
Language: English