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.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Apr 2, 2017
Design your own beginner's luck
by Mio Yamada
Spring is here, a time of change and a new starts. Here are a few hobby ideas designed to make it that little bit easier for beginners.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Mar 4, 2017
Welcome to the design fold
by Mio Yamada
This month celebrates the art of folding with a selection of products that can be transformed by just a few bends, creases and tucks.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Feb 4, 2017
Put the pedal to the metal for Valentine's Day
by Mio Yamada
If you haven't sorted out your loved one's special gift yet, On: Design this month has mined a few new ideas from Japan's metalworking industry.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Dec 31, 2016
Breakfast, served in style
by Mio Yamada
Who says we can't play with our food? There's nothing wrong with serving a little bit of humor at the dining table.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Dec 3, 2016
The British connection
by Mio Yamada
While Brexit may have muddied the waters separating Japan and Britain, the design collaborations between the two island nations are still strong.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Nov 5, 2016
Tokyo Design Week: The professionals
by Mio Yamada
Tokyo Design Week (TDW) seemed a little pared down this year, with a notable absence of a handicrafts creators' fair and only one awards exhibition. Nevertheless, it still offered the familiar lineup of products, interactive installations, architectural models, artworks and robots, as well as ...
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Oct 1, 2016
Building new design ideas
by Mio Yamada
This month looks at fresh materials — from industrial metals to cocoa-inspired leather — to spruce up the work space.