The Design Magazine

The Design Magazine

The Design Magazine featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Takumi

Takumi is a jewelry cabinet informed by Japanese woodworking principles and contemporary furniture construction. The design emphasizes clarity of form and precise detailing. It includes removable and configurable dividers that allow users to organize personal objects according to their needs. The handle is produced through a lost wax casting process, referencing techniques used in jewelry making. The project reflects a balance between material control, function and artisanal production methods.

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Tokyo

Tokyo positions craftsmanship as a constructive act. Its fully visible sucupira frame reveals a process shaped by the hand, where manually guided lathe work defines the arms and back supports. Concave terminations and rounded planks articulate the joinery with restraint, reflecting principles found in Japanese woodworking. A leather inlay on the armrest introduces tactile contrast without excess. The chair reflects a commitment to artisanal knowledge as structure, expressing permanence through proportion and material integrity.

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Soo no.2

This chair explores formal flexibility by reexamining the structural relationship between the rear legs and the backrest support. By separating these two elements rather than extending the rear legs upward, the design allows greater autonomy in shaping the backrest's angle, curvature, and proportion. Crafted from solid white oak with traditional mortise and tenon joinery, the chair maintains structural clarity while achieving a more independent and refined silhouette.

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No. 27

No. 27 is a sculptural lighting piece inspired by the raw power and silent tension of a dormant volcano. Formed from engineered concrete and transparent glass reservoirs, it translates geological energy into a contemporary luminous landscape. Refillable liquid fuel flows through vertical glass tubes, evoking volcanic vents and creating enduring living flames. The design merges permanence and motion, where solid stone meets dynamic fire offering a sustainable, wax free lighting experience that transforms natural force into a refined expression for modern interiors.

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Ebisu

Ebisu is a residential writing desk designed to integrate work into domestic environments without adopting corporate language. Its restrained proportions and balanced geometry allow it to sit naturally within living areas or bedrooms. The leather writing surface is structurally integrated into the top, forming a continuous and quiet plane. Brass elements appear in structural details, internal dividers and a custom power box, introducing precision without excess. The design is defined by proportion, material consistency and formal clarity within the domestic context.

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Trenta

This design features an adjustable backrest system offering three distinct levels of comfort, catering to both social interaction and deep relaxation. The structure is defined by a solid wood frame that outlines the armrests and extends into the rear support, ensuring stability and visual fluidity. Upholstered volumes are lightly integrated into the woodwork, which is characterized by continuous curved lines and seamless transitions. The result is a sculptural composition that balances technical precision with ergonomics, providing a sophisticated and distinctive presence.

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