“MORPHO Ⅱ” motorcycle (concept model)
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Industrial design and artistic expression played on a motorcycle. When de sign mind obtains spirits of avant-garde, originality and craftsmanship, people who ride on it and look at it are moved. Above all, when sensual creed emerges in mind and body, motorcycles clearly sublimate and evolve to art.
(Source:GK Design 50years 1952-2002)
HARUMI dori street improvements
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The Street Light in Ginza
Landscape design for Harumi Avenue, refurbished as a symbol avenue of Tokyo City, was done in combination of renewing pavement, signage street light and other facilities. The street light nicknamed as a “field horsetail” is lighting up the street.
(Source:GK Design 50years 1952-2002)
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Tabletop soy sauce dispenser
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Another design was added to the world popular 150ml Kikkoman Soy Sauce Table dispenser that was the design of “Japan.” Another design was taken as “Neo-Japanese.”
For example, in the set up like a cafe bar, in the living in western style interior, this was planned as a package in eclectic atmosphere like enjoying a glass of wine with Japanese cuisine.
A shrink film was used for the label for easy peel off. It was for a longer and favorite after use as a table ware. (Gra)
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Lunch box
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This was the design for the lunchbox for take out food used in “Grand Central” in Ohtemachi office town.
By focusing on the good function for smooth preparation and delivery in the shop, it was planned so as the lid could be stacked when food was set and beverage could be placed after the lid was closed. Also the lid could be stacked even after the beverage was placed. By using paper mold home made feeling was emphasized and made itself for environmental friendly. However, for its limitation of the volume sold, higher cost was regrettable. (Gra)
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“Tiffany AST-C30″ audio system
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By arranging different sizes of round speakers in a humorous way, this design expresses an expanse of various sounds. The exquisite combination of acoustic technology and design allows the user to savour a sound space and to enjoy an intimate relationship with the machine.
“MORPHO” motorcycle (concept model)
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Through its design, which recalls a morpho butterfly, the machine expresses the transformation of a beautiful natural organism. Based on the concept of “personalization,” the design was the result of ergonomic analysis and research to equip the motorcycle with a function that better fit individual users.
Sofa for Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
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Environmental products that should be united with the space of modern art museum. The projects were planned to create a group of environmental product for the museum by developing various items with primary motif of modern, structurally lean and subtle truss.
(Source:GK Design 50years 1952-2002)
YOKOHAMA EXOTIC SHOWCASE
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These were the main gate, Studio booth, parking lot management booth, exchange booth and temporary toilet, etc., at an exposition called the Yokohama Exotic Showcase.
As provisional construction is a prerequisite at expositions, GK was afforded an excellent opportunity to test the potential of a “temporary concept.” The essence of this temporary facility lay in its enduring ability to accept change along with the potential for removal.
JR East signage planning
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Station premises were changed for easier use by rearranging directory signs and furniture. The change was implemented by employing systematically color coded and laid out signage for their use in all station in common.
(Source:GK Design 50years 1952-2002)
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“SV80 Snoscoot” snowmobile
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Bodily function and form of creatures on the earth being adapted to nature some time give a hint to design. Especially that of an insect make a good model for sport vehicles to draw from. When design closely approaches to an ultimate component, an assemblage of metal turns into a radical life.
(Source:GK Design 50years 1952-2002)