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.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Aug 6, 2017
Keeping design pure and simple
by Mio Yamada
Why make life complicated, when the simplest of designs can be even more effective?
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Jul 2, 2017
'Most wanted' in Japanese design
by Mio Yamada
The Interior Lifestyle Tokyo trade fair, an annual event held in June at Tokyo Big Sight, always showcases an impressive number of Japanese participants. This year, On Design picks its favorites from the fair's "Wanted" special exhibition of designers looking for collaborators or ...
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Jun 4, 2017
Souvenirs for the summer holidays
by Mio Yamada
As Japan heats up as a tourist destination, On Design looks into souvenir ideas that won't take up much space in the suitcase and are a little less cliched than the usual airport fare.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Apr 30, 2017
Japan fares well at Salone del Mobile
by Mio Yamada
Once again, Salone del Mobile Milano, the world's largest furniture and interiors trade fair, provides a platform for some of Japan's most innovative ideas on both practical and conceptual design.