Scalar Field
of Shoes Akira Wakita

When wearing shoes, it is through the sole that we interact with the ground in the acts of standing, walking or running. The sole then not only provides the body with an array of information, but also with each footstep, generates an invisible pressure field on the ground with, in turn influences the surroundings. "Scalar Field of Shoes" offers a new view of shoes design by visualizing the invisible force generated by the outer sole in terms of pressure fields. The beholder is made aware of the superb, hitherto invisible scenery generated by the soles about their feet, the patterns of which retain a natural beauty. That the software is based on a custom-made fluid dynamics simulator driven by parallel processing implies the role high-technology can have as a language for design interpretation. Akira Wakita’s studies revolve around the theme of “physicality,” focusing on real time images produced by physical stimulation and the production of materials with color controlling properties. In recent years, he has developed original software based on fluid-dynamic and thermo-dynamic models, striving for visualization across science and art. He is a Keio University professor in the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies.

SHIZUKU / AXIS BLUEVOX!

＜SHIZUKU＞ Lacquer work is one of many craft techniques symbolic of Japan. Extending that exquisite texture to new heights, this idea was born of the desire to express the thinness of the lacquer itself, beautifully, through a single supple, strong surface. Most lacquer ware takes on certain recognizable circular and multi-sided shapes due to limitations in both the shape and thickness of sculpted wood grain. Rid of such material, what would a creation made from solely lacquer look like? “Shizuku” is the culmination of a completely unprecedented idea—an all-new technique dreamed up by the lacquer workers of Mikawa Butsudan that creates a film the thickness of a drop of water. The beautiful, complex three-dimensionally curved surface drawn by such an unfamiliar thinness stands in stunning contrast with its strongly grounded base. A drinking vessel, the likes of which are never before seen, is born. （Design by Yota Kakuda） ＜AXIS＞A slim, elegant chair made of well-matched parts machined from a solid metal rod. The supple, flowing form evokes a bold axis. Fleeting, yet ever-present, this piece will stand the test of time. （Design by Gaku Takasu） BLUEVOX! is a newly established label from the Tokyo, Sendai and London-based visual design studio WOW. Many of the works WOW has created traversing the field of visual design have utilized 3D data. Whether with form, texture, lighting or beyond, the BLUEVOX! project employs finely tuned artistic sensibilities, coupling them with technology to create real-world products. WOW aims to propagate the standards it has cultivated through “functional works of art.”

Bipod Dai Sugasawa

Inspired by the simplicity and utility of military equipment, "Bipod Table" is a tribute to the modernist principles of simplicity, practicality and tactility. Its form is the sum of its functions: represented as they are, with exposed parts that emphasise the table's mechanical beauty. Born in 1977, Dai Sugasawa is a Japanese designer who moved to Paris in 2005 to collaborate with the designer Christophe Pillet. In 2010, he established his own design and architecture agency in Paris. In projects worldwide, his rich body of work consistently intertwines references to Japanese culture with very contemporary and technological design. His latest creation, the elegant restaurant Le Clos Y, opened in Paris in 2014. For the past 5 years, he has worked as a freelance designer with Philippe Starck, co-signing products for Kartell.

100 colors
in 3.3 m emmanuelle
moureaux

100 colors compressed into a miniscule space of 3.3 ㎡ (one tsubo). A new work in Emmanuelle's ""100 colors"" series allows one to enjoy their own colorful space by lying down beneath 100 thin and delicate colors, swaying in the wind. Begun in 2013,“100 Colors” is an installation series creating spaces of 100 colors. By adjusting the colors and shapes to suit the environment, the charm and appeal of color is maximized. 100 colors entering the body with just a glance triggers a physical response. This work is developed to engage the sensation of color itself. A French architect and designer who has resided in Tokyo since 1996, Emmanuelle Moureaux established emmanuelle moureaux architecture + design in 2003. Known for her technique handling colors as space makers, and for her unique color scheming, she designs architecture, interior, furniture and products. She is an associate professor at Tohoku University of Art & Design.

7 COOL
ARCHITECTS Fritz Hansen

Unlike his other designs, the Arne Jacobsen’s 1958 Fritz Hansen Series 7™ was not designed for a specific project. It is for this very reason that the Series 7™ lends itself to interpretation and is adaptable to vastly differing contexts. "7 Cool Architects", a project commemorating the icon’s 60th anniversary in which seven of the world’s premier architectural firms (Bjarke Ingels Group, Carlos Ott & Carlos Ponce de León, Jean Nouvel Design, Jun Igarashi, Neri & Hu, Snøhetta, Zaha Hadid　Design) each give their architectural yet personal take on the Series 7™. This design-focused exhibition by architects travels to Tokyo after touring many European countries. Named after its founder, Fritz Hansen was established in Copenhagen in1872 as a furniture component company. Not only providing the world with the work of such master designers Arne Jacobsen and Poul Kjaerholm, but also continuously making efforts to enhance its newest lineups with the work of the world’s contemporary design talent, such as Jaime Hayon, Kaspar Solto and Cecilie Manz. Fritz Hansen products are also found in museums and public facilities around the globe, including New York’s MoMA, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa and the National Art Center, Tokyo.

THE BIRTH h220430
/ Satoshi Itasaka

Today, the ever present the humanitarian challenges of racism and indiscriminate acts of terror coupled with the ability to create life artificially are seemingly altering the meaning of life. This transformation necessitates a re-think of what ’life’ is. "The Birth" is a chandelier inspired by the faint light said to emit from the ovum at the moment of fertilization. By sensing one of life’s mysteries up close, we hope this encourages even one more person to reflect again on its preciousness. Since its establishment in 2010 the brand h220430 has designed a wide range of products, including lighting and home furnishings. Rather than interpreting designs as simply a manipulation of form, presents works that sense subtext, and are borne from the message within—to awards and high praise from foreign media. These works are inspired by the countless difficult problems modern society has, and embedded in their creation is the hope of triggering discourse on complex issues and take action. Presided over by Satoru Isasaka.

Embodiment of
Fractal / Juhi Tile
/ Woop Hiroyuki Morita

＜Embodiment of Fractal＞ This shelf applies a tree’s growth fractal to its structure in order to make rational use of wood that deviates from standard. Six heights of struts can be freely combined for a layout with the flexibility to suit the space. ＜Juhi Tile＞ Thick, strong bark’s energy efficiency is utilized for fuel in the firing of this ceramic, rebuking the difficulty of saving even a drop of oil. The characteristic texture of natural decay is semi-permanently arrested on the tile’s surface. ＜Woop＞ Combining things that are usually considered to be complete opposites, as with accidents that occur during chemical research, offers a means to approach the production process from a different perspective. Woop is a project that combines undried wood thinnings with water-jet cutting, aiming to capitalize on the weaknesses of both. The rough, cut surface of machine production and heterogeneity of wood create a density of random beauty. Hiroyuki Morita has been working as studio Rope since 2014. “Within the unnecessary are hints for a better life” is the studio's design philosophy, aiming to not only design a product, but to make a strong and flexible partnership not unlike that of intertwined narrow threads in the structure of "Rope".

Space Music
for a Place Kan Sano

"This music celebrates all the designers and their projects at AnyTokyo 2015. Praising each piece with joy, becoming a part of the venue, becoming the air, claiming it quietly, minimally and with passion. This piece contains more silence that ever before written in any of my previous music. Silence. Space. Present, but without filling the space, leaving room for emptiness. Finding beauty in its blankness. This is a sensibility Japanese are likely to have inherited from their ancestors. Used in the recording is the piano at Zojoji. From the quiet resonance of the strings in this space, I felt the vastness of the universe. The recording was then layered with minimal additions of ambient sounds, synth and beats. In the keys lingers a beautiful, stimulating afterglow. Let go of time and bask in the sound.” Kan Sano studied jazz at Berkley Music College, performing at the Monterey Jazz Festival with his band while still a student. As a keyboardist, he has performed and recorded with a multitude of artists, and as a contemporary beat maker and producer, he takes part in loads of collaborations, both in Japan and overseas.
Mentioned by Gilles Peterson on BBC Radio numerous times, his constantly updated SoundCloud, tracks have enjoyed over 300,000 plays. His debut album ""Fantastic Farewell"" was released in 2011 and the following year, he released the hit club album “Sun Ya” as Bennetrhodes. His Blue Note debut came in 2013, playing keyboard on ""Toshio Matsuura presents HEX"" a project celebrating the 75th anniversary of BLUE NOTE. In 2014, Kan Sano brought together Benny sings, Monday Michiru, mabanua, Kenichi Hasegawa and other international artists for the releases of ""2.0.1.1.,"" which topped sales charts and was loved by fans. Whether throwing down new tracks for the beat music scene or playing improv piano, he fuses jazz and classical into a original sound that can fill both expensive concert halls and underground night clubs.

NUNO/IKO/
BRIX/BELIZE Kensaku Oshiro

＜NUNO＞ With beautiful detailing like that found in the fine leather craft of saddlers, the attraction of this tough, yet high quality leather stool only increases over time. Also functioning as an ottoman, the seat opens to reveal an organizer compartment. ‘Nuno’ takes its name from the Portuguese equestrian said to be the genius of the riding world, Nuno Oliveira. (ZANOTTA, 2014) ＜IKO＞ Configured with the strength of a stainless steel the heft of a stone base, this towel rack and toilet paper stand takes advantage of its materials inherent characteristics and allows for a flexibility of installation. Made with Tuscan Serena stone. (BOFFI, (2014) ＜BRIX＞ This armchair’s design suits today’s heavy tablet use lifestyle. One arm is has a wide, table like surface, providing for multi-functional use from place to set a tray, to place to sit. (VICCARBE, 2012) ＜BELIZE＞ A decorative mirror of irregularly cut mirror glass set into a solid walnut frame. Its structure allows for a versatility of placement, vertically, horizontally or at an angle, allowing it to perform not only as a mirror, but also as an interior accessory. (LIGNE ROSET, 2011) Born in Okinawa in 1977, Kensaku Oshiro graduated from the Scuola Politecnica di Design in 1999. After stints in numerous Milanese design studios, he worked for eight years at the Piero Lissoni-led Lissoni Associat di Milano, until 2012. He has headed many a brand’s projects, from furniture, kitchenware, office furniture and lighting fixtures to products. Working with BarberOsgerby initiated a move to London in 2012, and in June 2015, he established his own independent studio in Milan.

MINOTAUR
IO COLLECTION MINOTAUR

This jacket can be wrapped in warmth in just 30 to 60 seconds with an iPhone app-activated heating device. A three –step control adjusts according to outside air temperature and the display attached to the chest changes signal color from red at the warmest, through blue at mid level to green at the lowest. This garment is entirely constructed of highly waterproof stretch fabric for comfort and ease of movement. Contemporary, comfortable casual wear that’s a step ahead. While drawing on both traditional and universal techniques and elements, this apparel line’s simple design pursues the comfort demanded by modern day and embraces the benefits of new features. Particular about every detail from sewing to parts but blessed with casualness that blends into any scene, Minatour sometimes incorporates new technology for a style that is high quality yet playful, without being overly keen.

Nebbia
Interactive Light nbt.STUDIO

NEBBIA is a decorative wall light that is composed of recycled electronic waste parts, mainly from LCD televisions. An array of optical films and components have been sorted and rearranged in order to create a highly reflective optical effect similar to diamonds. More than 1 million televisions are being thrown away every year in Taiwan. Their massive and expensive high-tech optical films are transformed into a new type of sustainable boutique design work, and thus kept from being burned or buried. Founded in 2011 by Henry K.T. Hsiao in Taipei Taiwan, nbt.STUDIO is a network of multi-professional collaborators that share a unified vision and goals in enriching our future with sustainable products and solutions. Our talents shine in several fields such as product design, space design, branding and interactive designs throughout Asia, Europe and North America. Well-acquainted with techniques as diverse as traditional craftsmanship and cutting edge 3D printing technology, we also create up-cycled luxury products from wastes/recycled material and with new manufacturing processes that rejuvenate ancient craftsmanship.

MOD COLLECTION
/ YEAH RUG STUDIO
MAE ENGELGEER

＜MODE furniture fabric＞ A modern collection of three double-sided furniture fabrics, woven in Scotland using the finest wool and craftsmanship. The repeating pattern creates a structured and playful signature. The color range consists of blue, grey and black, mixed with a natural white color to give the fabric a clean and minimalistic feel. ＜MOD COLLECTION＞ A minimalistic and modern textile collection with graphic patterns, line play and subtle gradients. The collection is made out of high quality yarns in black and blue, hues of pastel and hints of bordeaux. ＜YEAH RUG＞ Inspired by the Berber and Boucherouite style carpets with knotted and heavy wool feel, I wanted to translate my signature onto a rug and wall rug. Playing with different heights and loops, color fades and color blocks resulted in two playful, soft toned designs. Produced by Marc Janssen in a factory in Nepal, using 100% wool and the craftsmanship from traditional hand knotting. Mae Engelgeer is a textile designer from The Netherlands.  Her collections are designed is her studio, located near the center of Amsterdam. Following her introduction to textiles over ten years ago when she began studying  textile design at an Amsterdam based Fashion Institute (AMFI), she completed Master’s degree from the Sandberg Institute were she explored the field of  autonomous arts and design. She works together with the famous Dutch Textile Lab to create works of art in textile. Reintroducing often forgotten weaving techniques, the love for wool yarns, pattern design and color mixing-- all of these elements emerge from Mae’s intuition, ultimately coming together into a unique sensible whole.

Dye It Yourself
-dyed plastic
furniture
collection- TAKT PROJECT

Exploiting the advantages of low cost, easily mass-produced plastic as a material, while leaving room for people to imbue these pieces with their own personality, "Dye It Yourself" proposes a new way for plastic products to embody such a concept. This “porous plastic” has been re-interpreted into furniture prototypes the user can dye at whim. Beautifully variegated and shaded colors can give the plastic an attractiveness resembling textiles. Once identical, mass-produced goods can now become one-of-a-kind expressions of their user’s individuality. "DESIGN THINK+DO TANK" is a design firm committed to “creating a new possibility through design.” Founded in 2013 by four former members of nendo of differing backgrounds, its hallmark unique design approach goes beyond genre classifications to maximize each and every one of its varied projects.

FINA Toyota Info
Technology Center
+ Keio Univeristy
Wakita Lab.

"FINA (Fluid-HMI Inspired by NAture)" is an interface that aims to relay the environmental information that the car likely feels by mapping information on the driver’s body, especially on the upper limb directly in contact with the steering wheel. The projected images are not of explicit information such as words and numbers, but rather reflect changes in the field, appealing directly to bodily sensation, projecting a real-time organic image configured with elements inspired by natural phenomena such as wind, droplets, light, particles and smoke. Through the sensuous language of the video, the organic synchronicity between human and car body results in a body image recognizing the car as part of the body serving also to physicalize at a deeper level the scale and dimensions of the vehicle. With this approach, one can attain an effective, sensory familiarity with the vehicle width, with practical scenarios involving the induction of speed and steering on the horizon. TOYOTA InfoTechnology Center brings together individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, and thinking styles to work at the forefront of the rapidly-changing IT industry. This is why we can invent, apply, develop, and deliver breakthrough analysis, processes, and technologies.
Keio Univerisity’s Wakita Lab focuses on the visualization of the information in nature which we cannot perceive in daily life by making use of graphics programming and physical simulations.

wena wrist wena project

Leaving the design of a classic timepiece intact, this watch is equipped with carefully selected “smart” function to aid in everyday life- such as e-money, lifelogging and notifications- integrated into the band. Designed in pursuit of simplicity it also respects the traditional style of its analog counterparts, with waterproof functionality. Our project name is “wena”, an abbreviation of the concept “wear electronics naturally". We propose wearable devices which don’t look like a gadgets. “wena wrist”, our crowd-funded first product, posted the domestic highest aid amount record ever in its product category just days after the campaign launched.

DIY CAMERA KIT
for OLYMPUS AIR YURI SUZUKI +
OPC Hack & Make Project

With "DIY CAMERA KIT for OLYMPUS AIR", one can create a variety of photographic styles just by assembling a cardboard box and connecting an OLYMPUS AIR 101 to a smartphone. When connected to a smartphone app,"OTOTO" allows for shutter control, video recordings and exposures. And by attaching the clip to the cardboard, the camera’s control buttons can be freely repositioned. This fun, never before seen concept product lets everyone from kids to adults design their own camera without knowledge of programming or electronics. Born in Tokyo in 1980, Yuri Suzuki currently resides in London. Following five years as an assistant at Meiwa Denki, Yuri enrolled in the Royal College of Art, London as a part of the Agency for Cultural Affairs budding artists overseas study program. Currently active as a sound artist and product designer, making “music and technology” an overarching theme.