“TRIANGLE” shochu bottle
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By creating unconventional form of a bottle, to suggest the new drinking manner of the distilled spirits long time settled as a popular drink, it was intended to develop young people market.
The concept of the bottle design was taken from radical image breaking through our times. The concept was coordinated with the advertisement concept called “Shochu Nobleman” by having late actor Yusaku Matsuda as its character. The bottle in black with a sharp triangle cut was produced by fully utilized bottle manufacturing technology. This is a product that the radical message grabbed young peoples’ sense and led “Shochu boom” of the market. (Gra)
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TSUKUBA SCIENCE CITY public sign and urban gate (Ibaraki Pref.)
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The structuring system of the sign based on large volume production facilitates a new set up, addition, change, maintenance alike. So the design can contribute to keep the image of the area.
(Source:GK Design 50years 1952-2002)
New home buddhist altar
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This Buddhist altar, used to enshrine a variety of requisite objects, primarily a statue of Buddha, encompasses the vitality of the immense universe. The various dougu
(tools) that were created to go inside the altar function as a comprehensive survey of all types of craftsmanship, including cutting-edge technology.
“ASAKUSA” dried laver
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Dried laver is one of the most popular items representing the kind in Japan. The graphic design style, imaging bright morning sun shine staining navy blue ocean surface in gold, is telling the cradle of traditional laver harvest gifted by the ocean surrounding Japan. The design was implemented by using most advanced printing technology on canisters and traditional and quality impression were realized. Even today, this product sells 50% of Yamamotoyama’s dried laver merchandise for gifts. (Gra)
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Seasoning oil container
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One of the private brand products developed with the concept of “gourmet oriented merchandise.” The design succeeded in obtaining a clear merchandise position in the market with messages “cooking delicious thing, eat, and enjoy” by four ways of appealing design ” materials, quality, performance and information of food. ” Not only individual product distinction was expressed but also the identity of Isetan Brand was successfully established. (Gra)
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“Octacore” core table
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The proposal of “Core Table” consists of eight components with various functions. The table creates the core of life-style for family members and guests as a touch base in a house.
(Source:GK Design 50years 1952-2002)
“B-6″ stereo power-amplifier
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As audio equipment contains advanced electronics, there is a need to beautifully assemble this complex technology. Freed from a standardized form, this amp is notable for its innovative, compact, and pyramidal design.
“TANGENT” desk tray
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Like making ourselves presentable, goods around us help us to be stylish. GK Shop originals are goods that GK Shop worked on design, procurement and sales.
(Source:GK Design 50years 1952-2002)
“SR400″ motorcycle
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In the 70’s, needs for motorcycles had come to be more segmented, and motorcycles had even become a tool representing personality of the owner.
Motorcycles were designed in a great variety for the wider world of pleasure.
(Source:GK Design 50years 1952-2002)
“ACT-L” stainless vacuum bottle
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Nihon Sanso. Co, Ltd. developed the world first highly insulated stainless made thermos bottle and started to sell it named “Act Stainless Pot.” The stainless thermos bottle has mostly evolved into an epoch-making product as it is unbreakable and light when it is compared with the one made of glass. (Kyoto)