Invisible Benches by Yoko Ono

We designed the benches for the artwork.
KUNISAKI ART PROJECT 2012

 

The TV program of NHK WORLD “Artisan x Designer”

The story about “Something to Touch” the WAJIMA speakers
26, Feb, 2013  2:30/6:30/10:30/14:30/18:30/22:30(UTC)
NHK WORLD
Something to Touch



[ MILE design project ]

Design project MILE is formed by acoustic engineer, Bandai Matsuo, software engineer, Kentaro Kai and interior designer, Kozo Shimoyama. As like the proverb, “Three heads are better than one” (the Chinese character for “MILE” can be read as “san” meaning three in Japanese), the trio are expanding their design activities, fully utilising each member’s specialty. Incorporating humor-filled storytelling in their ideas and design, they create products that plesantly link people, objects and space. In Milan Salone 2009, the trio has been selected as one of the aspiring 24 groups of young talents by ELLE DECO from various countries.

contact:

members

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[ MONOPURI EXHIBITION ]

10-15, April 2012, a-gallery, JAPAN
http://monopuri.jp/

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[ OMUSUBI presented by 3_2_1_0 ]

29-30, October, 2011, DESIGN HUB, JAPAN
http://3-2-1-0.org/

“3_2_1_0″ is a new activity with MILE.

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[ 電休 ]

SEGUENTE PROJECT at BOSCO EXHIBITION
8-17, June 2011, ISLAND ATRIUM, JAPAN
http://www.bosco-seguente.com


photo: MILE

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[ 40 UNDER 40 ]

We were awarded “40 UNDER 40″ by Perspective magazine in Hong Kong.
http://www.perspectiveglobal.com/40-under-40/


[ Orgel in the Log ]

art piece for “more Trees” with Takehiro Awaji
http://www.isetanspecial.com/formoretrees/


[ PROTOTYPE 04 ]

10-26, December 2010, TOKYO MIDTOWN , JAPAN
http://www.superprototype.net/


photo: Takumi Ota

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[ DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2010 ]

30, October – 3, November 2010, TOKYO MIDTOWN , JAPAN
http://designtide.jp/


photo: Takumi Ota


[ MILESTONE ]

bicycle stand for LOVE ONE project
http://weloveone.com/

Material : Marble


photo: Takumi Ota

http://weloveone.com/products/milestone/


[ Door Handle+ ]

door handle for LOVE ONE project
http://weloveone.com/

Material :  Brass

Direction: MILE
Design: Yota Kakuda


photo: Takumi Ota

http://weloveone.com/products/doorhandleplus/


[ STEP for KISS ]

Workshop for DESIGNEAST 01
1-3, Oct 2010, Creative Center OSAKA, Osaka, Japan
http://www.designeast.jp/


photo: Takumi Ota

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[ biscuitta ]

AC adaptor case for iida LIFE STYLE PRODUCTS
http://iida.jp/products/lifestyle-products/biscuitta/


©KDDI CORPORATION


[ 3.3 ]

Private house located the center of Tokyo.
A collaboration work with Shinobu Ichihara


photo: Takumi Ota

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[ 3.3 in the light ]

A house in the light.
Light in the house.


photo: Madoka Akiyama

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[ Pla-Stick ]

Plastic stick / Exhibited at National museum of emerging science and innovation


photo: MILE

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[ wormy ]

Cord adjuster for iida LIFE STYLE PRODUCTS
http://iida.jp/products/lifestyle-products/wormy/


©KDDI CORPORATION


[ turf ]

Mobile phone tray for iida LIFE STYLE PRODUCTS
http://iida.jp/products/lifestyle-products/turf/


©KDDI CORPORATION


[ PROTOTYPE 03 ]

13, November – 13, December 2009, TOKYO MIDTOWN , JAPAN
http://www.superprototype.net/
PROTOTYPE 03
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2009 ]

30, October – 3, November 2009, TOKYO MIDTOWN , JAPAN
http://www.designtide.jp/
DESIGNTIDE 2009
photo: Takumi Ota


[ TRIO ]

stool for LOVE ONE Project
http://weloveone.com/

Material : Carbon fiber


photo: Takumi Ota

http://weloveone.com/products/trio/


[ Pavane for inbisible strings ]

Exhibition 5 Directed by Shunji Yamanaka “Bones”
29, May – 30, August 2009, 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, Tokyo, Japan
http://2121designsight.jp/program/bones/
pavane for invisible strings
photo: Takumi Ota
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[ COMPLEMENTALY COLORS – Missing Link of Design - ]

22-27, April 2009, L’Archivolto Libreria Galleria, Milan, Italy
http://www.newwind.jp/

newwind_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ His Life Is Beautiful ]

Candle / Exhibited at New Wind from Japan 2009, Milan

He is troubled every day.
He is full of antinomies, and they conflict with each other.
But their conflict makes himself as a brand-new person.
That’s why his life is beautiful every day.

hl_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ Sky Scratcher ]

Screen / Exhibited at New Wind from Japan 2009, Milan
Graphic work: Yuma Harada

The product detail uses work by Sotatsu Tawaraya from the 17th century,
Korin Ogata from the 18th century and Hoichi Sakai from the 19th century…
The theme ” F?jin and Raijin” has been reproduced by legendary Japanese
painters over the last 400 years. In 21st century, what we choose for ones
in 22nd century? Something between contrasting ideas… Well, we shall leave
it veiled at this moment for our posterity.

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photo: Takumi Ota

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[ Young Talents On Show – ELLE DECO selections - ]

22-27, April 2009, SUPER STUDIO BASEMENT, Milan, Italy


[ KANSEI KACHI SOUZOH MUSEUM ]

23 – 28, January 2009, Tokyo, Japan
http://www.kansei-kachi.com/



[ DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2008 ]

30, October – 3, November 2008, Tokyo, Japan
http://www.designtide.jp/

tide2008_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ graft ]

arm chair

Material :
Frame and seat in solicobe rubber.
Legs in solid beech, painted.

graft_1
photo : Takumi Ota

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[ dusk ]

Lighting

Material :
Shade and table in aluminum. cylinder in glass.

dusk_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ PROTOTYPE EXHIBITION 02 ]

30, October – 3, November 2008, Tokyo, Japan
http://www.superprototype.net/



[ スミバコ / sumi bako ]

box / second prize of Toyama design competition 2008

ONLINE SHOP


photo: Takumi Ota

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[ CEATEC JAPAN 2008 / KDDI ]

30, September – 4, October 2008, Tokyo, Japan
http://www.kddi.com/variety/ceatec/


[ voyage ]

Mobile phone concept for KDDI CORPORATION

SOLAR PHONE CONCEPTS
au design project
http://www.au.kddi.com/au_design_project/models/index.html
http://iida.jp/products/solar-phone-concepts/

vy_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ gem ]

Mobile phone concept for KDDI CORPORATION

SOLAR PHONE CONCEPTS
au design project
http://www.au.kddi.com/au_design_project/models/index.html
http://iida.jp/products/solar-phone-concepts/

gem_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ ART OSAKA ]

25 – 27, July 2008, Osaka, Japan
http://www.artosaka.jp/


[ Electrical Fantasista 2008 ]

18, July – 6, August 2008, Yokohama, Japan
http://fantasista.creativecluster.jp/

fantasista
photo: Takumi Ota




[ Japan Design in Milano salone 2008 ]

3 – 8, June 2008, Tokyo, Japan
http://www.design-center.co.jp/

tdc
photo: Takumi Ota


[ DESIGNING 2008 ]

Workshop / ( ELEKIT + MILE ) x D10 =
25 – 29, April 2008, Fukuoka, Japan
http://www.designing10.jp/

d10_2

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[ SaloneSatellite 2008 ]

Δt – an emotional moment -
16 – 21, April 2008, Milan Fairgrounds, Rho, Italy (Booth B-10)
http://www.cosmit.it/


[ crossing ribbon ]

Chair / Exhibited at SaloneSatellite 2008 in Milan

Wrap the room with ribbon.
I had a special present for you.
Mmm, still more to go till she comes.
Let’s take a nap on the ribbon tying halfway through…

cr_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ vertical rainbow ]

Lighting / Exhibited at SaloneSatellite 2008 in Milan

It was an unexpected scenery.
Went through a tunnel and saw a vertical rainbow.
The way up to the sky from the running surface of the lake.
Ah, it was the moment you stopped crying…

vr_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ good aftermoon ]

Clock / Exhibited at SaloneSatellite 2008 in Milan

“13 minutes to two”…
The mysterious voice of full moon reached a Werewolf,
walking in a dark old town. “I could meet her at 2 am….”
A pretty girl with pale skin and tiny fangs.
She found me and ran in my direction.
I said to her with waving my hand,
“Good aftermoooooon!”

gam_2
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ WAJIMA x Kakitsubata / ON THE TABLE ]

9, January – 25, February 2008, SFT GALLERY, The National Art Center, Tokyo Japan
http://wajimaxkakitsubata.com/
http://www.kakitsubataweb.jp/



[ prism ]

This is a cable that lets the user connect his or her portable audio player to a television. The living room can be permeated with music very easily, without the use of any special audio devices. When the device is used, images also appear on the TV screen, and move in sync with the sounds that are emitted from the speakers. The television takes on a new role as a hub that ties together people, music, and the surroundings. That familiar old box becomes a marvelous device that makes us feel like we are closer to the music.

prism_2
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ WAJIMA x Kakitsubata ]

31, October – 2, December 2007, Kakitsubata Bekkan, Tokyo, Japan
http://wajimaxkakitsubata.com/
http://www.kakitsubataweb.jp/

kakitsubata
photo: Takumi Ota


[ TENT LONDON ]

September 2007, Truman Brewery , London, UK
http://www.tentlondon.co.uk/

tent_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ a piece of japan ]

Ornamental decoration on Urushi has developed in Wajima from the Edo period. In our culture Chopsticks and chopstick rests are meant for daily use. These chopstick rests combine traditional Japanese techniques such as Makie, Chinkin, Urushie with Yuzen graphic patterns. “a piece of japan” is not to be seen just as an original chopstick rest, but also a beautiful piece of Art.
Manufacturer: Shinichi Shioyasu, Taichi Kirimoto, Kazutaka Furukomi, Takashi Wakamiya, Designed with Kayoko Saeki

poj_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ Layers for hands ]

Wajima-nuri uses many different and complex processes by several craftsmen. Normally you would not be able to visually see these processes in the finished product. “Layer for hands” chopsticks are deliberately designed to show this complex process.
Manufacturer: Hiroyuki Iwata

lfh_1
photo: Takumi Ota


[ one hand bowl ]

“one hand bowl” is narrower than a standard bowl but deeper than a normal tea cup. The design enables full enjoyment of your drink. We feel happy when we have a bowl of hot soup… Soup bowls have been very popular in Wajima-nuri where this tableware is in daily use. With this design, the bowl form has been updated for our modern life.
Manufacturer: Taichi Kirimoto

ohb_1
photo: Takumi Ota


[ Shuki ]

In Japan, Wajima-nuri traditionally has been used for very formal celebration, such as weddings. On the other hand, this product is designed to create a special moment with your special person in your daily life. “Shuki” is a shallow Sake cup that you need to keep pouring, to promote a romantic communication. The Sake cup has a small cut section on the rim, so that the cups “kiss” when you toast.
Manufacturer: Shinichi Shioyasu

shuki_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ DESIGNING 2007 ]

April 2007, Fukuoka, Japan
http://www.designing10.jp/

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[ Y INNOVATION 2007 ]

March 2007, Yokohama, Japan
http://innovation.creativecluster.jp/

yi_1
photo: Koichi Torimura



[ Meteora ]

Table / Stool

meteora_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ K ]

SAKE cup

k_1
photo: Takumi Ota


[ 100% East 2006 ]

September 2006, London, UK
http://www.100percenteast.co.uk/

100east_1
photo: Takumi Ota


[ Day and Night ]

In Japan, there was an old custom of enjoying the moon light reflected to the surface of the water put on tub. The outline of the moon changes by synchronized with the wind. “Day and Night” is the lighting which has both the swinging and tension. Swing crosses the time, and tension exists in the space.

dan2006_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ Whose leg ? ]

“Whose leg ?”is a lighting with only the shade. By covering glasses with it, any kinds of glasses will be a beautiful light.

Whose leg is most beautiful?

OMLINE SHOP

whoseleg
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ limb ]

The key and the hat take a rest like birds on the tree. And, you can set it up according to the height of you and your family. On the other side of the wall, there might be a large tree.


pthoto: Takumi Ota

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[ Flicks ]

Please liberate your TV from worthless late-night programs. “Flicks” changes your television to a lighting, and you regain the rich time by separating yourself from ordinary life.
Reading, imaging, stretching, and when get sleepy, “have a sweet dream…”.

flicks
photo: Takumi Ota


[ Day and Night / THE LIGHT OF ATTRACTION ]

November 2005, “Design Tide” in Tokyo, Japan

dan_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ Something to Touch / Tokyo Style in Stockholm 2004 ]

August 2004, Stockholm, Sweden
http://www.2dk.net/tokyostyle/

Please visit http://mileproject.jp/stt/ for more detail about “Soemthing to Touch”

tsis_1

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[ Something to Touch ]

The beauty of Japanese Wajima-lacquer stimulates you to touch it. “Something to touch”is the completely new speaker system with its concept touching”.

Please visit http://mileproject.jp/stt/ for more detail.

“Something to Touch” got the Good Design Award 2006.
http://www.g-mark.org/

stt_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ Wooden Shed ]

The outside wall of this garage uses the combustion cryptomeria board (exterior material) and the cryptomeria board (interior material) that doesn’t burn. These two materials are used properly because of the relation to the adjoining environment, and they will become familiar as time passes.
A collaboration work with Shinobu Ichihara

ws_1
photo: Takumi Ota

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[ Exhibition of MILE – for everyting come in time to those who can wait at home - ]

March 2000, Tokyo, Japan
We hold exhibition of “MILE – for everyting come in time to those who can wait at home -”. It suggested modern Japanese lifestyle on floor. We created living space by how we feel than how we need. In this exhibition, we asked visitors to take their shoes off to make themself at home.

ex_1

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[ TV studio / VaioNet channel ]

October 1999, Sony building, Tokyo, Japan
For TV program which introduces movie, music, and art made in Tokyo. It utilized “Unit Wall System (first announced in design festa in 1999),” to take on, compose and decompose the set quickly. We created pop and comfortable space to fit to the image of the program.


[ Tokyo Nomad ]

1999, “Design Festa” in Tokyo, Japan
We suggested room style for city people who move in short interval. This exhibition entitled “Tokyo Nomad.” In the festa, we exhibited movable room,”Unit Wall System.” It took a style we moved to Tokyo Big Site, where the festa was hold.

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[ Unit Wall System ]

This system came from the idea “moving with walls”. These walls have the functions of CD player, speaker, lighting, monitor and strage. It is easy to compose and decompose those combination of walls by any shape of a room.

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