Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Sep 2, 2018
Seeing things from another angle
by Mio Yamada
Design that thrives on different perspectives of the innovative, the classic and the traditional
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Aug 5, 2018
From balancing games to playing with poop
by Mio Yamada
Inspired by the 2018 Good Toy Awards winners, announced in May by the NPO Japan Good Toy Association, this month's On: Design takes a look at a few aesthetically pleasing items to help keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Jul 1, 2018
From Tokyo to London: This is the house that Japan built
by Mio Yamada
As London's new cultural hub of all things Japanese, Japan House London's minimalist interiors, striking central spiral staircase, displays of nnovative design, art and architectural works and classy top-floor restaurant impressively avoid the all-too-easy preconceptions about Japan.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN May 13, 2018
Japan shines at Salone del Mobile
by Maurice Eric Zacher
This month, On: Design invites product designer and Japanologist Maurice E. Zacher to introduce his top Japanese design picks from the 2018 Salone del Mobile Milano interior and furniture fair, held in Italy on April 17-22. Nendo never fails For most regulars to the Salone del ...
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Apr 1, 2018
Looking for spring inspiration?
by Mio Yamada
Nendo offers creative advice, Perrocaliente updates the past and Nousaku invokes flower power
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Mar 4, 2018
Classic ways to relax in style
by Mio Yamada
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Feb 11, 2018
Bright ideas that light up the web
by Mio Yamada
From sculptural memo pads and kanji-inspired interiors to artisan collaborations and cat furniture — the internet loves Japanese design.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Dec 31, 2017
by Mio Yamada
Now that the festive season of partying and extravagance is over, now's the time to take a breather with a return to some of the calmer things in life — tea, coffee and books.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Dec 3, 2017
It's time to stop blocking color
by Mio Yamada
Minimalist interiors have been a growing trend for many years now, primarily dominated by a monochromatic palette of white. But who says we need to abandon color to live a de-cluttered life?
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Nov 5, 2017
by Mio Yamada
Last month saw the launch of Designart — the capital's new annual collection of exhibitions that bring together Japanese and overseas creators for collaborations on product design and objets d'art. Here are a few picks that showcase the inaugural event's embrace of color, versatility ...
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Oct 1, 2017
Playing on a good sense of humor
by Mio Yamada
There are some things in life that are designed just for fun. And why not?
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Sep 3, 2017
It's all about the convenience
by Mio Yamada
Always in the fast lane? Here are some neat ideas for those who don't like to fuss around.